This week I spotted a new "build a joomla install" service from joomla-builder.com.
The idea is very simple
- Pay a very small admin fee
- Select the GPL joomla extensions you require
- Download your custom joomla build
The selection of available components, modules, plugin, templates and languages includes virtually all of the "big hitters" plus a few I haven't personally tested before.
Currently the only extensions that are availble are those GPL extensions that are available without cost. It will be interesting to see what will happen to the GPL business models if they decide to include commercial GPL extensions as well.
I haven't tested this service myself but it sounds like a valuable contribution to me. The only caveat is that under the current joomla system there is no way to guarantee that the code you are receiving has not been "altered".