So, what are the capabilities of the Joomla software? Actually, the capabilities are endless. Because of the open source coding, variations and extensions to the initial Joomla core components are endless. If you can think it, someone, somewhere can design it and it will work with the core software program.

Yes, this means that you can use this program to create a social networking website. And actually, it can be very easy. You can have all the cool features on your social site as any of the other social sites do. There are actually social sites that have already been developed using this software. And yes, there is an extension of the core software that will help you do this!

Add Free or Paid Memberships to Joomla 1.5, using freely available components & plugins.

For webmasters on a budget Joomla has already proven a very powerful tool. With easy installation through fantastico, an unofficial estimate of Joomla websites is around 5.000.000.