In anticipation of this site’s switch from an Apache-powered server to an ASP-based one, I’ve been doing experimentation with building a simple content management system. And, in the Net’s typically serendipitous way, an excellent article detailing Salon’s CMS came to my attention via evolt.org’s thelist.

Not only is the piece a good overview of such a system, it’s also an excellent look at the day-to-day operations of an online news operation.