Unfortunately Open Source systems can cause a lot of disadvantages. Most important ones are security and the flexibility (user-friendliness) of the modules.

Security

Especially the modules developed by third parties have a lot of flaws in the software. Because of this servers could run the risk that the website will be turned into a phising site. Phishing is a way of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details by disguising as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.

Flexibility of the modules

Frequently modules do not entirely meet the wishes of the website owner. adjusting an existing module often means a lot of problems. Worst case scenario is the development of a new website to make further growth possible.

Open Source systems possess a few advantages. The basis of an Open Source development is much more extensive. In theory the whole world can help develop a website. Furthermore many modules and website applications are already developed and invented. This could decrease the development period of  a module.

Expenses for websites based on Open Source systems are generally a little bit higher than websites developed in our own YDSO CMS system. The reason for this is that our programmers and website developers have to work with unknown code structures when working with Open Source systems. This implies more time and is therefore more costly.

Young-dogs is offering Open Source solutions which include all basis functionalities. Generally most basic actions can be executed. For example insert
images or texts.