What is a CMS that allows inset PHP, stores "templates" on files instead of in a DB, and is easily extensible?

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Basically I want the flexibilities of ExpressionEngine, and nearly the same idea, yet free. I use EE2 on dozens of my clients sites, but the $299 hit is cutting a ton off my income since most are just easy $1,500 projects.

Most important is the ability to use PHP in the templates/script.

Wordpress looks solid, but I noticed it does not store files on the server, only in a DB. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Thanks!

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Wordpress looks solid, but I noticed it does not store files on the server, only in a DB. Correct me if I'm wrong.

I think WordPress has excellent templating system and it does not store files in the database but there is a themes directory where all files are stored.

To get more idea, have a look at:

• Visual Anatomy of a WP 1.5 Theme