LAMP

Since I do have limited knowledge of the Linux/Apache/MySQL/PHP -- LAMP combination. I've been reaching out more to some of the Drupal developers that I've met at SXSW Interactive, Activist Technology gathering, Personal Democracy Forum and CivicSpace User's Summit.

Brady Jarvis (aka grohk) runs a site called code0range.net. I came across his site because he catalyzed the development of the node moderation Drupal module, which I'm interested in helping him expand for my site and other media-related sites that need some sort of self-moderation mechanism.

I have no prior experience in Linux or MySQL or PHP or Drupal or UNIX. I'm learning what I need to know on the fly. Sometimes the forums on Drupal are for an audience who have at least some knowledge of the above. In fact, the combination of Linux, Apache, MySQL and a scripting language like PHP is so prolific that there is actually an acronym called LAMP.

Knowledge of LAMP is what separates the web administrators from everyone else.