Last time, we introduced you to Joomla Extension Directories (JED); and in this second part, you are going to find out how to locate a specific Joomla extension on JED Search System.

JED Search is a good tool for you use to look for Joomla extensions. We recommend you use the Advanced Search for better results.

If you are looking for a Joomla extensions yet don't know where to start, this post is something helpful to begin with. Where is the best place to find a qualified Joomla extension and how can you find it?

Some people, as a habit, access Google and type keywords "Joomla extensions". The link to Joomla! Extension Directory (JED) is shown up right on top of the page result. This is the place where you should go directly to search for whatever Joomla extensions you want.

This post contains two parts:

Part 1: What is JED?

Part 2: How to find a specific Joomla extension on JED Search System?

Here is the first part of the post. Enjoy it!

Since the birth of the first version of Joomla CMS, the permission system has had serious limitations for Joomla! Users. The permission system is implemented by the access control list (ACL). With a new Joomla 1.7 ACL you are able to define who has permission to do what on the website, to login, access, create, edit or delete the content. With the release of Joomla 1.7 the ACL is much more sophisticated. In this article I'll give you a detailed explanation what the ACL is and how it can help you in customization of User Groups. For a better understanding of the great value of the ACL in this article you will see a comparison between Joomla 1.5 and Joomla 1.7.

An understanding of the ACL includes 3 important concepts: User Groups, Access Level and Permission. Let's take a closer look at the purpose and functionality of each of these.

One of the things I love about Joomla! is that it has a vibrant community all over the world. Members of a Joomla community, regardless of whether they are experts or amateurs, are ready to help us solve any Joomla-related issues and build a joyful, constructive environment for Joomla! users to get involved in.

In this article, I will show you some of the most well-known Joomla Community Websites and Joomla User Groups in different countries. If you are a Joomla! newbie, these groups will be the fastest way to get advice and gain frequently updated knowledge about Joomla.

The following are selected Joomla! Community Websites that you should know:

“What is Joomla?” , “Learning Joomla, is it hard?”, “Mastering Joomla, how long does it take?” – They seem to be FAQs of all Joomla users, at whatever stage – Beginners, beginner plus or advanced users. How do you get them answered?