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Movable Type, which requires some technical acumen to fully implement its more sophisticated features, can run on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and other Unix-type operating systems, and is more of a development platform than a completed application. Licensing for Movable Type's commercial version is priced starting at $200 for five users, and $1,300 for up to 50 users.

An enthusiastic user community (not surprising for an open-source application) has developed a variety of plug-ins that are available to enhance the system's functionality. It's a fair bet that if you need a customized function, you'll find it has already been created and can be purchased at a reasonable price. If you want to take advantage of the power of Movable Type but don't have a technical staff, you can use one of the company's hosting partners (listed on the Web site). However, organizations that can devote programming resources to tweak Movable Type's flexible structure are likely to the most from the system.

Movable Type is a top-quality product with tremendous capabilities and a large technical user base. Because Movable Type requires installation on your own servers, it is best suited to enterprises with in-house programming talent. With the right expertise, Movable Type can be used as a highly competent communications vehicle.

TypePad/Movable Type

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Price: TypePad Pro with multiple authors /unlimited blogs: $15/month; Movable Type with unlimited authors /unlimited blogs: $100