[Zope-PTK] Do we *need* a Portal object?

[Kevin Dangoor]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Alexander" <steve@cat-box.net>
To: "Kevin Dangoor" <kid@kendermedia.com>
Cc: <zope-ptk@zope.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2000 5:44 PM
Subject: Re: [Zope-PTK] Do we *need* a Portal object?


> The portal arrangement is a conglomeration of
>
>  * Membership
>  * Review process
>  * Effective date (should have expiry date too)
>  * Cataloging of dublin core and "searchable text"
>  * Toolbox contributed to by portal content types

This is a nice summary.

BTW, to clarify my original message: I don't think we necessarily want to
stop using base classes (like PortalContent) completely in favor of
Specialists. I agree with what you say about the current PTK may possible
flux into a default setup, and I agree that a quick and easy to install
starter portal is a great thing. I just think we should aim for having
portalish components function in a realm outside of a Portal object.

Kevin