[wp-hackers] Parameterized Wordpress themes

[Elliotte Harold]

How are theme developers handling paramterized themes? For instance. I'd 
like to allow theme users to set any or all of the following:

1. URL of sidebar image
2. Amazon associates ID
3. Background color
4. Whether or not to show the blogroll
etc.

I'd like to be able to write a theme that has a nice forms UI for 
supplying data like this; ideally one integrated with the WordPress 
admin panel.

The customization options should be stored outside the theme directory 
so upgrading a theme doesn't nuke preexisting options.

Is this possible short of writing a plugin juts for the use of the theme?

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