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Discussion in 'vBulletin' started by XooX, Nov 17, 2007.

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    Which is the best forum platform to use for free? I see Vbulleting costs around $85!
     
    XooX, Nov 17, 2007 IP
  2. xtremeliquid

    xtremeliquid Peon

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    I've been using phpBB and I think it's fantastic!
     
    xtremeliquid, Nov 17, 2007 IP
  3. wisdomtool

    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    Try SMF I find it great especially the auto updating feature, phpbb is popular, problem it suffer from a lot of hacking if not patched regularly. With SMF it is hard to miss the patch.
     
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  4. XooX

    XooX Well-Known Member

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    Also, could somebody give a comparison between PHPBB and SMF?

    Thanks
     
    XooX, Nov 17, 2007 IP
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    RovingCalypso Well-Known Member

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    Have used phpBB (the older version, 2 i think) and currently using SMF. Like SMF better.
     
    RovingCalypso, Nov 17, 2007 IP
  6. XooX

    XooX Well-Known Member

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    Thanks all. I have decided to use SMF for my forum. Shall let you know how I feel about it very soon. :)
     
    XooX, Nov 17, 2007 IP
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    Amirmullick3 Banned

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    How do you use SMF? I wanna make a forum as well, but I dont know what to do to use the forum?
     
    Amirmullick3, Nov 17, 2007 IP
  8. XooX

    XooX Well-Known Member

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    If you have Fantastico installed by your host, it is just a five minute job. Otherwise, even I am not sure :D
     
    XooX, Nov 17, 2007 IP
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    banana Banned

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    SMF is really good.
    you can install mods/themes within just a few seconds ;)
     
    banana, Nov 19, 2007 IP
  10. peter_anderson

    peter_anderson Notable Member

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    phpbb can get hacked easily. i could do it if i tried [a simple google search]
     
    peter_anderson, Nov 20, 2007 IP
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    ca4nul Active Member

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    i have just installed a free forum. which is YetAnotherForum. it is .net based forum and seems vary stable.

    You can visit it www.haqtech.com
     
    ca4nul, Nov 20, 2007 IP
  12. rajathe

    rajathe Peon

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    hi,

    Please visit the following link,

    forummatrix.org

    in this all forum softwares are compared.
    thanks
    raj
     
    rajathe, Nov 20, 2007 IP
  13. ForgottenCreature

    ForgottenCreature Notable Member

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    SMF is one of the best.
     
    ForgottenCreature, Nov 20, 2007 IP
  14. WatchOut

    WatchOut Guest

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    I'd proudly say phpBB is the best forum solution. It may require abit of modding, but in the end which script doesn't? :)

    Meti
     
    WatchOut, Nov 20, 2007 IP
  15. cre8ive

    cre8ive Peon

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    The latest version of phpBB should not get ‘hacked’, but its spam filter is non-existent. You have to install an anti-spam mod; otherwise, you’ll get so many spam posts that you cannot control.

    In addition to this mod, it’s advisable that you install …

    Quick Reply Mod
    Unique Meta Description Mod
    New Thread Notification Mod (Well, this depends on your preference)
    SEO Mod
    Recent Posts Mod

    There are a number of other great mods, but, you know, you need to spend some time installing.

    I am kind of disappointed that phpBB hasn’t released phpBB 3.x Gold yet. But I was just checking http://www.big-boards.com/, and I noticed that some of the biggest message boards are powered by phpBB. So, I guess it’s much more scalable than I thought it was.
     
    cre8ive, Nov 22, 2007 IP
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    you might want to try the forumsoftware in my signature, it got most things you want to see or need default included, also a point/banking system, hide hack, ajax quick edit in many places etc etc.
     
    wimpie, Nov 22, 2007 IP
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    WiiWorld Peon

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    Try mybb dude it is like vbulletin but better and it is Absolutley free
     
    WiiWorld, Nov 22, 2007 IP
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    Mybb 100%...learn more at mybboard.net
     
    RectangleMan, Nov 24, 2007 IP
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    Pinup Girl Notable Member

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    i love phpbb,i think that is really great,never got problems with SMF too
     
    Pinup Girl, Nov 24, 2007 IP
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    Whitey Active Member

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    phpBB would be my choise ;)
     
    Whitey, Nov 24, 2007 IP