AlmondScar Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 (edited) [removed] Edited February 1, 2015 by Vixr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SqueakyByte Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 You need PHP/SQL support, then just download PHPBB2, Invision Board, or buy vBulletin.Then install it and you're good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmondScar Posted July 3, 2003 Author Share Posted July 3, 2003 Do you have to download, I don't know anything about this PHP stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SqueakyByte Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 www.php.net or org or com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmondScar Posted July 3, 2003 Author Share Posted July 3, 2003 Kk, thanx. So i just download this sutff and thats it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SqueakyByte Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 depends on the distribution, some of them have an installer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmondScar Posted July 3, 2003 Author Share Posted July 3, 2003 I think I'll stick with ezboard, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPerties Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 http://www.invisionboard.com/ is very easy and free. This is what MSFN uses. You will need access to mysql database and know a little about php, of course if you have a host they can and should help you to install it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmondScar Posted July 3, 2003 Author Share Posted July 3, 2003 Do you need to host it? Because I am using geocities for my host and would it work with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamehead200 Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 No, it doesn't work with Geocities...I know that Tripod UK works with Invision Board... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmondScar Posted July 3, 2003 Author Share Posted July 3, 2003 eep, thanx gh200,,ill just set up a new account with tripod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmondScar Posted July 3, 2003 Author Share Posted July 3, 2003 OK, Ive downloaded the free software now what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ULN Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 theres an install script within the forum root folder which you have to run from yuor browser, let's say it's phpbb2, then it'll be www.<yoursite url>/phpbb2/install.php, there are install instructions within the forum software folder, it'll be something like README or INSTALL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveXP Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 You not use ASP Forum you can get free web site here and Forum software here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kip2001 Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 I'd use phpBB, it's extremely easy to use, and set up plus they have a huge support forum here: http://phpbb.com/phpBB/ and to top that off, here's a guide to install phpBB on tripod: http://phpbb.com/kb/article.php?article_id=15They also have the most Modifications, and styles to add to your site than any other forum, plus they just reveiled a new pricing plan:We are pleased to announce a new pricing structure for phpBB! Please see the following for more details:phpBB 2.x : $0Database abstraction : $0Contributed Mods : $0Support : $0While other boards alter their licencing, change their pricing structures, reform under new names, phpBB remains as it was 3 years ago ... completely free.Download *now* and we'll throw in the fabulous subSilver, a 95 dollar value, absolutly free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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