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« on: Dec 18, 2005, 10:32:43 pm »
Which is the best free forum software to install? I have been using phpbb and was wondering if anyone knew of a forum that had more/better features than this one.
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« Reply #1 on: Dec 18, 2005, 11:20:35 pm »
I think that I am going to test out this SMF as it seems to have more to start with...
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« Reply #2 on: Dec 19, 2005, 02:38:04 pm »
SMF is fine, and I really like that it is easy to mod it yourself.

I used phpBB for some other forums that I made in the recent past, but it is not so good, because it produces big overhead, and it is very unsecure. In three months (that I used it) there were made 3 critical security updates....
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« Reply #3 on: Dec 20, 2005, 12:05:27 am »
I like IPB best.
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« Reply #4 on: Dec 22, 2005, 05:36:14 am »
i highly recommend phpBB2 as well as SMF
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« Reply #5 on: Dec 22, 2005, 04:03:49 pm »
I'm running phpBB myself. It has quite a good reputation in the free forum-software part of the world
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« Reply #6 on: Dec 22, 2005, 04:38:21 pm »
Quote from: Mind_nl on Dec 22, 2005, 04:03:49 pm
I'm running phpBB myself. It has quite a good reputation in the free forum-software part of the world

Yes but I'm still seeking to find a mod to put the topic title in the URL? 

Have you ever seen such a mod for phpbb?
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« Reply #7 on: Dec 22, 2005, 05:09:37 pm »
Quote from: PixelGoat on Dec 22, 2005, 04:38:21 pm
Yes but I'm still seeking to find a mod to put the topic title in the URL?

Have you ever seen such a mod for phpbb?

I don't know, but I'm sure it can be made...
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« Reply #8 on: Dec 22, 2005, 10:38:10 pm »
search google for phpBB mod sites, im sure ull find something like what ur lookin for.. i personally cant remember any mod sites off the top of my head
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« Reply #9 on: Dec 25, 2005, 02:46:27 am »
SMF is pretty good, it seems to have a lot of available hacks.
I've had some experience with both PhoBB and Invision Power Board (v1.3 is freeeee) and I've reached a conclusion: IPB is better (for me at least), since PHPBB always seems to have security issues. And who doesn't remember the worm for PHPBB...
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« Reply #10 on: Jan 04, 2006, 09:20:41 am »
I don't like phpBB... it is SMF for me.

SMF just released a new version with a much better default skin.
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« Reply #11 on: Jan 04, 2006, 06:02:38 pm »
I hate default skins its like using a website template that is already in use on a lot of other sites...
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« Reply #12 on: Jan 04, 2006, 07:19:45 pm »
Quote from: Mind_nl on Jan 04, 2006, 06:02:38 pm
I hate default skins its like using a website template that is already in use on a lot of other sites...

That's true. And in fact there are thousands of begginers that use default themes to start a community. I believe this way you have no chance to success. Even if you use a non default template, you should change it a lot before enstablish your site.
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« Reply #13 on: Jan 04, 2006, 08:11:43 pm »
I agree with Nikolas. After all there are thousands of forums out there, so you have to be unique if you want to be competitive
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« Reply #14 on: Jan 20, 2006, 08:46:12 am »
Im pretty damn sure PHPBB is the best FREE one. I would love SMF though.
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« Reply #15 on: Jan 22, 2006, 07:17:41 pm »
I tried phpbb when i was running a board for my classmates..it's neat.. but havent try SMF yet. Is it easy to use as phpbb since i know nothing about programming? =P

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« Reply #16 on: Jan 22, 2006, 07:46:31 pm »
Quote from: tintin on Jan 22, 2006, 07:17:41 pm
I tried phpbb when i was running a board for my classmates..it's neat.. but havent try SMF yet. Is it easy to use as phpbb since i know nothing about programming? =P

Yes it is easy to use, and propably easier than phpBB because it has less complexed feautures.
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« Reply #17 on: Jan 22, 2006, 07:57:02 pm »
woww... that's great. i'll definitely give it a try next time . xD

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« Reply #18 on: Feb 10, 2006, 12:14:12 pm »
Hi,

For me i think it is MyBB as i am a big user of MyBB i find it to be very good and clean. I also think it is better than VB:) but thats my view on it
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« Reply #19 on: Feb 12, 2006, 04:00:05 pm »
I myself prefer Invision's forums. Invisionfree itself is highly customizable. IPB is even better.

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