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Most recommended PHP forum software

Discussion in 'Content Management' started by leftnode, Jan 30, 2010.

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    I'm looking to start a forum based site for software development and firearms. What is the best PHP forum software out there, either free or open source?

    I used vBulletin a while ago (maybe 6-7 years) and it was alright, is the new publishing platform any good? What about free software like phpBB and SMF?

    Thanks!
     
    leftnode, Jan 30, 2010 IP
  2. rhewitt

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    You might also want to consider myBB. It is what I use these days.
     
    rhewitt, Jan 30, 2010 IP
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    yoes_san Peon

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    I like phpBB just because it's easy to install and use...
     
    yoes_san, Feb 2, 2010 IP
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    outrefranc Active Member

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    Also, it's free. That matters, and you can get help from a strong and large community.
     
    outrefranc, Feb 8, 2010 IP
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    JoeOFarrel Member

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    software development and firearms? not on the same forum I hope ;)
     
    JoeOFarrel, Feb 8, 2010 IP
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    I vote SMF. I already using it.
     
    mvch, Feb 10, 2010 IP
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    Simple Machines Forum (SMF) vote here aswell, easy to setup and its nice to use
     
    St-evo, Feb 10, 2010 IP
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    PHPBB very easy..
     
    dedi189, Feb 15, 2010 IP
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    i will say PHPBB is very good.
     
    nadiralishah_webexpert, Feb 16, 2010 IP
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    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    +1 for MyBB
    http://www.mybboard.net/

    :)
     
    Kerosene, Feb 16, 2010 IP