Thinking of helping my friend get a forum going on his site. I'm looking for something we can get for free (legally). He's got access to a SQL server and PHP. I looked at Invision board but it requires mySQL. Anyone got any advice on which one is the best option? Thanks.
anyone run a web-based forum like this one?
- Thread starter Maverick
- Start date
minendo
Elite Member
- Aug 31, 2001
- 35,560
- 22
- 81
Anubis
No Lifer
what other boards are there?
I know phpbb doesnt, I know vbulletin does but I would have to pay for it
radioouman
Diamond Member
- Nov 4, 2002
- 8,632
- 0
- 0
i used both, i got 2 cs clans, the php is a little bit harder when u need to edit user, etc.. the invision is much easier to maint
both free
both free
You're talking about just uploading an image file to a post right? Invision Board, Ikonboard are ones that I have personally used.
Check here for more forums: http://www.hotscripts.com/PHP/Scripts_and_Programs/Discussion_Boards/
RossMAN
Grand Nagus
- Feb 24, 2000
- 79,006
- 430
- 136
I use InvisionBoard which is FREE forum software for my forums, http://forums.gottadeal.com/ (please drop by and say hi, our very own ohtwell is the temporary modess for the day ).
Even better is that I'm only paying $9.95 for 6 months of webhosting which includes (PM me for more details):
Site Features:
Disk space : 500 MB
Bandwidth : 10 GB
Cpanel Bluetrix : yes
24 hour server monitoring : yes
99.7% uptime guarantee : yes
Support 24/7 : yes
Web Based Stats : yes
Raw Access Log : yes
Auto Installer : yes
Domain Features:
Your own domain name : yes (registration not included)
Additional Domains : 5
Sub-domains : 5
Email Features:
POP/IMAP accounts : 50
SMTP server relay : yes
Web based email : yes
Aliases/Forwarders : unlimited
SPAM Assassin : unlimited
Catch-all address : yes
FTP Features:
Master admin account : yes
FTP user accounts : unlimited
Anonymous FTP : no
Security Features:
Shared SSL certificate : pre-installed
Individual SSL cert : optional - no setup fee
Daily backups : yes
Password protected directories : yes
Developer Features:
Perl : yes
PHP : yes
PHPMyAdmin : yes
MySQL : 5 databases
Custom Error Pages : yes
Server-side includes : yes
FrontPage 2002 : yes
SSH : no
Web file manager : yes
E-Commerce Features:
OSCommerce : yes
Interchange : no
).Even better is that I'm only paying $9.95 for 6 months of webhosting which includes (PM me for more details):
Site Features:
Disk space : 500 MB
Bandwidth : 10 GB
Cpanel Bluetrix : yes
24 hour server monitoring : yes
99.7% uptime guarantee : yes
Support 24/7 : yes
Web Based Stats : yes
Raw Access Log : yes
Auto Installer : yes
Domain Features:
Your own domain name : yes (registration not included)
Additional Domains : 5
Sub-domains : 5
Email Features:
POP/IMAP accounts : 50
SMTP server relay : yes
Web based email : yes
Aliases/Forwarders : unlimited
SPAM Assassin : unlimited
Catch-all address : yes
FTP Features:
Master admin account : yes
FTP user accounts : unlimited
Anonymous FTP : no
Security Features:
Shared SSL certificate : pre-installed
Individual SSL cert : optional - no setup fee
Daily backups : yes
Password protected directories : yes
Developer Features:
Perl : yes
PHP : yes
PHPMyAdmin : yes
MySQL : 5 databases
Custom Error Pages : yes
Server-side includes : yes
FrontPage 2002 : yes
SSH : no
Web file manager : yes
E-Commerce Features:
OSCommerce : yes
Interchange : no
nice lots of good info here. What sucks for my friend is that his host is limited to SQL server. Supposedly Invision board is making SQL server support a top priority in their next release so I may just wait till then.
Switching hosts isn't an option at this time..he's a college student and his host is a good friend that doesn't charge us
Switching hosts isn't an option at this time..he's a college student and his host is a good friend that doesn't charge us
RossMAN
Grand Nagus
- Feb 24, 2000
- 79,006
- 430
- 136
Originally posted by: Shiva112
nice lots of good info here. What sucks for my friend is that his host is limited to SQL server. Supposedly Invision board is making SQL server support a top priority in their next release so I may just wait till then.
Switching hosts isn't an option at this time..he's a college student and his host is a good friend that doesn't charge us
Sounds like a good idea, I would also wait. So far IB has been great, just wish I knew how much bandwidth I'm going to use this morning. February 1 - 4 I used 542MB :Q
Originally posted by: RossMAN
Originally posted by: Shiva112
nice lots of good info here. What sucks for my friend is that his host is limited to SQL server. Supposedly Invision board is making SQL server support a top priority in their next release so I may just wait till then.
Switching hosts isn't an option at this time..he's a college student and his host is a good friend that doesn't charge us
Sounds like a good idea, I would also wait. So far IB has been great, just wish I knew how much bandwidth I'm going to use this morning. February 1 - 4 I used 542MB :Q
Is this just from the forum? That seems awfully high for just a php forum.... it doesn't look like you use many pictures either.
aircooled
Lifer
- Oct 10, 2000
- 15,965
- 1
- 0
Yes. phpBB all the way. Here's my forum. and Here's a link to phpBB where you can download it for free!
Originally posted by: BoberFett
It's not for sale yet, but the one that the site in my sig uses is pretty sweet.
No offense, but it seems very "out-dated" compared to other ones that are free (like phpBB and InvisionBoard). Seems fast enough though.
RossMAN
Grand Nagus
- Feb 24, 2000
- 79,006
- 430
- 136
Originally posted by: cpals
Originally posted by: RossMAN
Originally posted by: Shiva112
nice lots of good info here. What sucks for my friend is that his host is limited to SQL server. Supposedly Invision board is making SQL server support a top priority in their next release so I may just wait till then.
Switching hosts isn't an option at this time..he's a college student and his host is a good friend that doesn't charge us
Sounds like a good idea, I would also wait. So far IB has been great, just wish I knew how much bandwidth I'm going to use this morning. February 1 - 4 I used 542MB :Q
Is this just from the forum? That seems awfully high for just a php forum.... it doesn't look like you use many pictures either.
Sorry I should have clarified. In 4 days I have gone through 542MB bandwidth but that's for EVERYTHING from initial setup the forums, FTPing, webmail, incoming/outgoing e-mail, everything not just the forums. After the initial rush of new members settles down I think the bandwidth will level off and become more steady. I'm committed to providing whatever webhosting resources are necessary for the website.
BoberFett
Lifer
- Oct 9, 1999
- 37,562
- 9
- 81
Originally posted by: cpals
Originally posted by: BoberFett
It's not for sale yet, but the one that the site in my sig uses is pretty sweet.
No offense, but it seems very "out-dated" compared to other ones that are free (like phpBB and InvisionBoard). Seems fast enough though.
If you're talking about the appearance, that could easily be changed by swapping in a new stylesheet. It also supports picture uploads, which phpBB doesn't appear to.
Adul
Elite Member
my forum only runs on mysql and postreSQL.
it is phpbb
i dont think they are many free forums that run on MS SQL. is this his own server? install mysql isnt hard to do.
snitz is ASP based and runs on MS SQL, ACCESS, MYSQL
it is phpbb
i dont think they are many free forums that run on MS SQL. is this his own server? install mysql isnt hard to do.
snitz is ASP based and runs on MS SQL, ACCESS, MYSQL
TRENDING THREADS
-
Discussion Zen 5 Speculation (EPYC Turin and Strix Point/Granite Ridge - Ryzen 9000)- Started by DisEnchantment
- Replies: 25K
-
Discussion Intel Meteor, Arrow, Lunar & Panther Lakes + WCL Discussion Threads
- Started by Tigerick
- Replies: 22K
-
News NVIDIA and Intel to Develop AI Infrastructure and Personal Computing Products- Started by poke01
- Replies: 384
-
Discussion Intel current and future Lakes & Rapids thread- Started by TheF34RChannel
- Replies: 23K
Facebook
Twitter