What's the most recommended free forum software?

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  1. #1
    I do want to make a new forum and I need your suggestion regardinf the best free forum software..

    Is it.. SMF, MyBB, phpBB2, phpBB3, or others.. Please suggest.
     
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  2. wisdomtool

    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    There is another recent thread on this, I think SMF and phpbb3 should be well recommended.
     
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  3. niessuh

    niessuh Well-Known Member

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    oh really?? i didn't notice it.

    is phpbb3 now really recommended? is it having still some bugs?
     
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    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    The full release version is out, I am configuring it, quite cool!
     
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    niessuh Well-Known Member

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    Ok. Thank you for your suggestion..

    Hope to hear more from others.
     
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    dhruvd Active Member

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    i guess it should be SMF ...... !
    It is really very user friendly and easy to maintain. There are a few more free forum software available which are pretty good but not so user friendly.
     
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  7. niessuh

    niessuh Well-Known Member

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    what do you mean with user friendly?? can it be more specific..
     
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    SMF & phpbb
     
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    niessuh Well-Known Member

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    Do you have any message why do you chose SMF and phpBB?
     
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    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    User friendliness actually depends much on individuals, I think the best way to know is to install and try them out yourself see what you like. One's man meat may be another's poison.

     
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    niessuh Well-Known Member

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    I have tried them all. And I have difficulty in judging them cause I know they are all good.
     
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    asterix Well-Known Member

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    yes ,
    1.frequent updates
    2.they have a active community
    3.Easy to use/manage
     
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    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    In the end it is your choice, once you decide on one, migration to other forums may be a bit of work. So think carefully, google through, read through the forum and test it again and again and make your decision.
     
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    Ok.. thank you to everyone..

    I'm still under the deciding process :)
     
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    mybb is my top recommendation...free and feature rich
     
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    i'm using phpbb. so i vote for that :)
     
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    I recommend MyBB for free software, vbulletin for paid.
     
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    mybb all the way!!!...:D
     
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    SMF? I am a member of 1 SMF forum which I rarely visit due to the awkward interface of Posting and viewing threads.

    MyBB for me:

    1. Free :D
    2. Tonnes of Features
    3.Very user friendly for both the admin and the users.
    4. Very Secure
    5. Support directly from the developers themselves
    6. Friendly Community
    7. Awesome themes and modifications

    Cheers,

    BP
     
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