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SMF vs phpBB

Discussion in 'Content Management' started by archard, Sep 19, 2007.

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    I'm trying to decide whether to go with Simple Machines or phpBB for a forum. In general, what are your opinions on which one is better? I know vBulletin is better but I'm just not willing to shell out the cash for it.

    I think in the past SMF would be the favorite, however I ask this question in light of the recent release of phpBB 3, which is in RC5 stage right now and the stable version should be released pretty soon. It looks like it has become much more advanced, but even so I think SMF might still be better.
     
    archard, Sep 19, 2007 IP
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    gsv13 Well-Known Member

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    Smf get the vote from me.......
     
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    vit4ek Active Member

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    smf gets my vote 2.
     
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  4. archard

    archard Peon

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    are you guys considering phpBB3? I don't think there's any doubt SMF is better than phpBB2, but 3 seems like its made some great improvements.
     
    archard, Sep 19, 2007 IP
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    gree124 Well-Known Member

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    what about SMf this bad point
    Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database
    there is any solution to fix this Error
     
    gree124, Sep 19, 2007 IP
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    navjotjsingh Well-Known Member

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    That means your config file has a problem. Check with your database. BTW You should wait for SMF 2.0.

    It should be nice to see SMF 2.0 lined up with phpBB 3.0
     
    navjotjsingh, Sep 19, 2007 IP
  7. archard

    archard Peon

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    Yeah but SMF 2.0 won't come out for a few months and least and phpBB 3 could come out any day now. I need to make my site go live very soon. So right now it's a choice between SMF 1.1.3 and phpBB 3.
     
    archard, Sep 20, 2007 IP
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    navjotjsingh Well-Known Member

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    in SMF 1.1.3 and phpBB 3 I would say phpBB 3. You can always make a switch to SMF 2.0 later.
     
    navjotjsingh, Sep 20, 2007 IP
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    archard Peon

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    Any particular reasons for your preferences?
     
    archard, Sep 20, 2007 IP
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    Pixelrage Peon

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    I think SMF loads faster. Also, you can't beat the SEO friendly links.
     
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    navjotjsingh Well-Known Member

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    If you are talking of SEO4SMF mod, its still not good. Last time I checked, it messes up too much on SMF. phpBB has still beter SEO mods.
     
    navjotjsingh, Sep 20, 2007 IP
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    Could you please list the ones you know? I haven't been in touch with phpBB for awhile.
     
    Pixelrage, Sep 21, 2007 IP