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Drupal is CMS (Content Management Software) that is open source and also part of the Go Daddy package. It is considered one of the top open source CMS softwares. There are people out there using it and that like it and it serves their purpose well. That has not been my experience.

Install-

Since this is part of the Go Daddy package I didn't have to do much more than answer some basic administration questions.

Layout-

I can't say I really like it. I find it a little confusing. It is supposed to be very robust software and looking at the options that appear to be available with in the program it probably is if you can get a handle on it.

Resources-

I have on occasion come across a book on Drupa. I've thought I should pick it up as I really needed some better help with the software. Admittedly I have not picked up a book on it and that could have something to do with my lack of understanding. I have noticed there is not a great variety of books on the subject.

Ease of Use-

Not. Well not for me. I find it totally un-intuitive. Even after reading what I could find on the website I still did not and do not find it intuitive to figure out how to create and article and add items. I found it very difficult to work with.

Layout-

It comes with a few themes/templates for the look and layout of the site. I tried them all and as always some look better than others.

Conclusion

While I still have this software installed on a test location, given a choice of Drupal as a CMS software or something else, I would look at something else first.