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sennsi · February 11th, 2005, 5:52 AM

Having worked with forum-based programs for about 3 years now, I would say that majority of the available bulletin-style message boards are relatively easy to install.

Considering you only need to create a database with a specified database user, password, and either manually configuring your mySQL tables via phpMyAdmin or through automatic installations offered by the authors.

If you are going into CMS-based format, it'll just be added tables, blocks and modules to play with.

I would recommend you checking out a few other forums before plunging into the popular categories out there such as phpBB, Invision Board (I believe you have to pay for the latest versions....gone commerical. Whats new in this capitalistic society. Cruel Intentions to start out free for 1.x and 2.x versions?), vBulletin (powers this forum) ...etc

As you can see, more and more companies are charging for their templates, software etc. I prefer to go open-source CMS for quicker updates and on-going developing patches as we ventured out more into the Internet Highway. Having said that, it all boils down to whether you'll love to have free or paid programs.

Some reliable CMS :

1) Mambo (mamboserver.com) : I've published a couple of sites using this program and it has a lot of support out there, with writers churning out modules, blocks to enhance your website. Forum installation is a breeze with Mambo as everything is installed/uninstalled via your admin panel.

2) Dragonfly CPGNuke: The final version of Dragonfly 9.0.1 was released a few days ago. Very functional CMS with pre-installed Coppermine gallery, pre-installed phpBB forums, and lots more in the package. CPGNuke was originally based on a PHP-Nuke 6.5 template integrated with Coppermine gallery but has since diverted into their more personalize mySQL tables and functions.

3) Platinium Nuke(techgfx.com) : This is a fully-modded PHP-Nuke version based on the latest 7.6 release. Very user-friendly with lots of fuctions and mods. Integrated forums...etc. Check out platiniumthemes.com

Good forum-stand-alones:

1) XMB Forums: http://forums.xmbforum.com/
2) EasyBB (release coming up soon): http://easybb.org

Hope this helps a little. PM me if you have any problems along the way. IT should be a breeze since you are with Surpass and their cPanel is simply easy to use. Try installing a few test sites to see what most suits your friend's taste.

February 11th, 2005, 5:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
sennsi Registered User Seasoned Poster Joined in Mar 2004 54 posts Gave thanks: 0 Thanked 0 times	Having worked with forum-based programs for about 3 years now, I would say that majority of the available bulletin-style message boards are relatively easy to install. Considering you only need to create a database with a specified database user, password, and either manually configuring your mySQL tables via phpMyAdmin or through automatic installations offered by the authors. If you are going into CMS-based format, it'll just be added tables, blocks and modules to play with. I would recommend you checking out a few other forums before plunging into the popular categories out there such as phpBB, Invision Board (I believe you have to pay for the latest versions....gone commerical. Whats new in this capitalistic society. Cruel Intentions to start out free for 1.x and 2.x versions?), vBulletin (powers this forum) ...etc As you can see, more and more companies are charging for their templates, software etc. I prefer to go open-source CMS for quicker updates and on-going developing patches as we ventured out more into the Internet Highway. Having said that, it all boils down to whether you'll love to have free or paid programs. Some reliable CMS : 1) Mambo (mamboserver.com) : I've published a couple of sites using this program and it has a lot of support out there, with writers churning out modules, blocks to enhance your website. Forum installation is a breeze with Mambo as everything is installed/uninstalled via your admin panel. 2) Dragonfly CPGNuke: The final version of Dragonfly 9.0.1 was released a few days ago. Very functional CMS with pre-installed Coppermine gallery, pre-installed phpBB forums, and lots more in the package. CPGNuke was originally based on a PHP-Nuke 6.5 template integrated with Coppermine gallery but has since diverted into their more personalize mySQL tables and functions. 3) Platinium Nuke(techgfx.com) : This is a fully-modded PHP-Nuke version based on the latest 7.6 release. Very user-friendly with lots of fuctions and mods. Integrated forums...etc. Check out platiniumthemes.com Good forum-stand-alones: 1) XMB Forums: http://forums.xmbforum.com/ 2) EasyBB (release coming up soon): http://easybb.org Hope this helps a little. PM me if you have any problems along the way. IT should be a breeze since you are with Surpass and their cPanel is simply easy to use. Try installing a few test sites to see what most suits your friend's taste. __________________ Surpass Hosted:: Hazecafé.Com Last edited by sennsi; February 11th, 2005 at 5:56 AM.