[Typo3] Is TYPO3 used in amarica at all

[Eric Blom]

I live in the Pacific Northwest of the USA and run three small (maybe  
mini) sites with Typo3. I've had several people ask me why I don't  
use Mambo. When I was looking for a CMS I didn't have any names in  
mind and my research directed me toward Typo3 due to its versatility.  
Also, at the time Typo3 had the best web site for finding and getting  
the system up and running. However, the real learning curve started  
just after the install and has been very steep.

Typo3 has loads of documentation, perhaps too much because it can be  
hard to find an answer in the mountains of information. The english  
mailing list archives are a great asset.

> Also, I have posted numerous times to this list and haven't once  
> got a reply.

I have received a few replies to my posts. What I struggle with is  
understanding Typo3 and the best way to do things. I'm not  
complaining because it is all free. But, I've often wondered how to  
break into the community.

I want to contribute to the community, but, the learning curve has  
been so long. I never thought it would take this long and I'm no  
where near being able to contribute an extension. I am only working  
on this in my spare time though.

Cheers,
Eric