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Unbelievable! I was expecting more out of this extension, but I got so little - that I was overly impressed! In fact, I wasn't expecting so little from such a great componant.

If you are looking to do a lot less... then you definately need to get this extension... it is probably the least than you ever imagined!

Working from a Joomla 1.7 installation... I have to say that the concepts behind this software is off to a good start, however, choppy english in some of the public facing componants, and inability to seamlessly work within the non-default joomla installation template leaves this componant with a lot to be desired.

Internal configurations are difficult to understand, CSS is not consistant, and many tables in the underlying code are not closed properly leaving some text to run off the screen at times.

We placed this componant live on our "Beta Testers" website to allow our 100+ Member Beta Team use the software to not only report to us problems during beta testing, but to give us their take on the help desk system...

we recieved several emails from people who just could not get the system to actually work, or felt that it was so much more easier to send an email to support or call, then spend the lengthy amount of time to submit a ticket through this system.

Another issue we had was that the forms are heavilly insecure, and subject to easy bot attacks... so much so, that we actually had to disable the system after only 3 days in use due to the huge amount of Viagra/Cialis and Fake Rolex ads we recieved into the system.

They have a good idea started, but it still needs a lot of work before they can even consider this ready for use in a production environment.

Backup is not the only use for this extension... developers who provide "mockups" for their clients on different servers will find this tool useful in being able to quickly (and with only a few clicks) transfer the finished product to client servers... whether you are creating a ZIP file that you can then load onto the server, or DIRECT FTP the site to the new location, you can take your backups and have them restored in less than a few minutes. This tool is a MUST HAVE for ANY Joomla installation! Hat's off to Akeeba Backup for simplifying my life!

My only request... can we get this extension to keep my coffee cup filled up while I'm working?

This componant DOES IN FACT WORK and does EXACTLY what the publisher says it does.

Issues with the componant working - from reading the publishers forums - seem to be associated with customers not fully understanding the system requirements necessary for the componant to work as described.

mcrypt MUST BE INSTALLED AND COMPILED INTO PHP - without it, the componant will not connect and share information properly with the database or store the passwords properly between the two systems. Not all webhosts have mcrypt installed and compiled into PHP by default.

I will have to say, however, that it does seem as though forum support for this product is dead. I have not attempted to submit a "support request" through the publishers support ticket system as I have not had a need to do so.

I recommend this componant to anyone looking to bridge Joomla usernames to the usernames that are created on the server when adding new clients through ClientExec. There doesn't seem to be any other functionality or use of this componant other than that.

Development on this componant also seems to be stalled, there are no new updates as to its status or when future versions will be released.

Again, as long as customers follow the install directions, make the necessary source code adjustments to the Client Exec files, and ensures that their server meets the requirements - you will NOT have any issues with this componant.

In looking over the manual - which is also still in development - http://pro.rd-media.org/ticketmaster.pdf - this componant looks extremely promising. The site leaves very little to look at however, and no description of the componant itself (Had to search google to find the manual).

I think once they get some sort of payment method in place, and the ability to select seating arrangements, they will have a fantastic opportunity on their hands to fill a major need in Joomla Extensions!

Keep up the development - and we hope to see good things from this one.

This is one of the better weather modules/componants available for Joomla. Installation is quick, easy, however, you MUST follow the directions precisely - anyone just slapping this into their site WILL have issues doing so.

Weather forecasts are derived directly from the National Weather Service, and are updated "on the fly"...

This is definately a great mod/com for US sites wishing to put weather on their websites.

Having not upgraded this component in quite a long time (Previous version was doing just fine for me), I decided to grab a new download for a new install on a site, and all I can say is WOW!

First off, out of the box, everything installs quickly and it's Joomla 1.5 Native Ready!!! Big Plus these days...

Getting around in the new layout takes a few seconds, and you wind up with a few "what is this for?" thoughts, but as soon as you play, you have this thing figured out quickly and easilly...

Not sure what the other complaints about it is, as you can configure just about every aspect of this now, and it's pretty easy to do so. (Granted, having some CSS knowledge helps in making it look the way you want it to, but then again - you can't please everyone Hasslehoff!)

I highly recommend this to those looking for a fast and simple calendar system for their site... it covers just about all the bases... have a few suggestions for features, but this neither the time nor the site to post that...

Kudos Guys! Keep up the great work!