What is the best software i can use to build a forum?

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    I am looking at freeware. Anyone got any suggestions. Would be greatly appreciated. Cheers.
     
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  2. Richie_Ni

    Richie_Ni Illustrious Member

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    designcode Well-Known Member

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    PHPBB and MyBB
     
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    use simplemachinesforum... I think that is better than phpbb...
     
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    I too suggest PhpBB. You will get good support.
     
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    designerz Banned

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    Yep//// I also share the same opinion with PhpBB. Have used it...works cool
     
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    Even if it is better, it seems he is on a tight budget. Using PhpBB he will have several free skin options. But I think PhpBB is the best free software.

    There is also invisionfree. The free IPB board.
     
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    Your message seems to imply that SMF isn't free, but I don't think you intended that. A quick search showed up plenty of free SMF skins, and I've read a few messages in the past saying that SMF is more secure than PhpBB.

    Try searching through the threads here, there'll be plenty comparing forum software, e.g. http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=433428
     
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    Depends on which platform you want..DOTNETNUKE is a very good option if you are planning on windows platform..
     
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    You can find Ratings of all Forums on the OpensourceCMS web-site. Click on "Featured Articles" and then "CMS Ratings". You can also try demo of all forums on this site.
     
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    Another vote for PHPBB. I love PHPBB3
     
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    weill, i'd select SMF. its free and easy to install plugins.. Not ike phpbb..
     
    nvidura, Aug 15, 2007 IP
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    I would recommend SMF its lighter - uses less server resources , more secure - if you run phpbb you need to pactch it each and every week or it will be exploited.

    Free Php Forum Scripts
     
    masoko2, Aug 19, 2007 IP
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    ı love phpbb :)
     
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    i love, Vbulletin!! i have phpbb forum themes are cool but no advamced feautres
     
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    I agree, PhpBB is the the best for free..
     
    Keyrevo, Aug 24, 2007 IP