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is it necessary to buy licence?

Discussion in 'vBulletin' started by Nokia999, Nov 2, 2005.

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    I have access to vB @ free. Do i have to buy licence or i can use that files without any problem ?
     
    Nokia999, Nov 2, 2005 IP
  2. GuyFromChicago

    GuyFromChicago Permanent Peon

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    vBulletin is not a free product.
     
    GuyFromChicago, Nov 2, 2005 IP
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    If you have access to Vbulletin members area then you need your license info to login and download files, if you got files from anywhere other then VBULLETIN.COM and you use them without a licence expect your site to be took down and possible worse.
     
    just-4-teens, Nov 3, 2005 IP
  4. Nokia999

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    No i haven't access to member area.
    I have full vB package in Zip format.
     
    Nokia999, Nov 3, 2005 IP
  5. Nokia999

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    How my site would be taken down?
     
    Nokia999, Nov 3, 2005 IP
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    GuyFromChicago Permanent Peon

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    You would using pirated software. Proceed at your own risk.
     
    GuyFromChicago, Nov 3, 2005 IP
  7. Nokia999

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    No i am not fool.
    I was just asking.
     
    Nokia999, Nov 3, 2005 IP
  8. Bryan

    Bryan Active Member

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    Obviously you need a license to use it legitimately.
     
    Bryan, Nov 6, 2005 IP
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    If you don't have access to the members area, you probably got it illegally :) vBulletin is NOT free, if that's what you think :p

    Leased license - $85.00 per year

    Owned license - $160.00 one time
     
    Skribblez, Nov 11, 2005 IP
  10. Nokia999

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    Owned license is for entity or per website only ?
     
    Nokia999, Nov 12, 2005 IP
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    per website, and you still have to pay something yearly to keep access to support and updates
     
    jbw, Nov 12, 2005 IP
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    I've been able to easily recoop the costs of the conversion from phpBB to vBulletin. My users are more active now, and I'm able to more easily give them what they want. I have many phpBB boards too, but I plan to migrate the busiest ones to vBulletin.

    If your community is still small, I think it would be best to start with phpbb. After some growth, convert to vBulleting. I found the conversion process very easy.
     
    dvduval, Nov 12, 2005 IP