Greymatter for Windows

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Developer’s Description

Write and publish your own Web logs.

Greymatter is the original open-source Weblogging and journal software. With fully integrated comments, searching, file uploading and image handling, completely customizable output through dozens of templates and variables, multiple author support, and many other features--while claiming perhaps the simplest installation process and easiest-to-use interface of any program offering this level of functionality--Greymatter permanently raised the bar for Weblogging and journaling. It remains the program of choice for tens of thousands of people around the world.

Greymatter for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: October 8, 2003

Latest update: October 2, 2025

Version: 1.3

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 2000
Windows 95
Windows NT
Windows 98
Windows 10
Windows XP
Windows ME

Additional Requirements: Windows(all)

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Total Downloads: 24,628

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

3.9/5

9 User Votes

Easy to install, but how to configure?
cblakeworkJune 1, 2006
Pros
As previous reviewers mentioned, it was easy to install. Not automatic, but the directions are good and I had it up in an hour on my Suse Linux server running Apache2. The config checker worked well.
Cons
The index.html that comes in the zip file is blank. So how do you set up your webpage to access the weblog? There should be a Hello World default template/index.html file that you can modify rather than an empty file. I've read through some of the support group entries, but still don't know what to do next.
Summary
Simple Enough For Me
witchshopNETMay 24, 2005
Pros
I am not one of those who know what I'm doing, but, this was EASY. I opened my site, loaded it right into the files mentioned, and it worked! I had it installed in 20 minutes. Spent 2 hours going over every aspect because I thought that surely I must have missed something. But nope. It could have been set up and designed in less than an hour. And, it's a very easy program to use!
Cons
After loading this I seen that the creator had a newer version. I wish I would have used that - I do get leary to upgrade. You know what they say, if it's not broke don't fix it.
Summary
Really free! And pretty easy if you know basic cgi config.
AtomicceoMay 23, 2005
Pros
I had this up and running in just an hour, and it does everything I want it to do so far. Granted, I have a minimal amount of experience with setting up the CGI-bin path and some basic html skills (but not an expert).
Cons
If you aren't familiar with CGI files and where they reside on your webserver... the install might be trickier (the docs were not completely throrough).
Summary
are they serious?
tenderheartsApril 19, 2005
Pros
what the heck???????? do they really expect anyone to go through with the setup? i'd rather change a dirty diaper!!! this is retarded. rather code my own pages in notepad than do this crap. lmao!!!!
Cons
lmao!!!
Summary
Not for Beginners
clashcityrockaApril 6, 2005
Pros
Detailed installation instructions.
Cons
No installer. Once unzipped, the only thing that happened was whole mess of files came out, and even though I read the installation instructions, I had no idea as how to install it.
Summary
Great Program!!!
danagerMarch 8, 2005
Pros
This PROgram is 99% PRO!
Cons
The 1% CON is that you must download it, then setup the online portion.
Summary
Easy to use, install, and customize
December 11, 2004
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I'm a non-coder, but Greymatter has proved to be easy to install, use, and customize. Is fast and fully functional. Will even check all of your configurations for errors! I changed it to fit the look and feel of my site with no problems.
Anyone can learn to use this fine application in less than 30 minutes!
November 30, 2003
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Darn Nice Program
November 10, 2003
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Okay, it is a bit of a bear to install if you aren't an expert. But the free forum is full of people willing to guide you along your way. Once it is up it works great. It is easy to update and design. Best program out there.