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Sukhipanna
05-04-2006, 11:54 AM
I would like to create a forum on my event website. Is there any easy way to do it? Can I use any free template available online and with easy administration? Appreciate it if anyone can help me.
aRwEn
09-04-2006, 05:46 PM
u can try usin vbulletin:

http://www.vbulletin.com/

:)
Sukhipanna
15-04-2006, 12:29 AM
Thanks aRwEn. But it seemed like it's not a free software.
I am using it for a non-profit society and looking for a free solution.
Would you know of any free one that I could download online?
I have checked on Google and there are so many choices with different functions that I am confused. Since I am just an amateur at web design, would like to try out the most user-friendly one.
kwchang
15-04-2006, 12:36 AM
USJ dot com started with a free version of a bulletin (can't remember which) and we found that there were a lot of adminstrative functions missing. When you use freeware, there will be compromises. For example, you may not be able to change locations of threads like I am doing here, or you may not be able to ban troublesome members.

When you plan to run this bulletin board, you will need to locate it in a web server. It is not adviseable to host the website yourself (that is another chapter of explanation altogether). Since you would most likely be looking for a web-host, please search for one that you can afford AND one that will provide the bulletin board services as well. I am sure some hosting sites may have this facility .. then you don't need to worry about acquiring the software.
Teeque
15-04-2006, 01:11 AM
phpBB (http://www.phpbb.com/) is another free Open source bulletin board that is quite widely used. Chk it out to see if suitable.
neverknow1
10-05-2006, 10:15 AM
I would like to create a forum on my event website. Is there any easy way to do it? Can I use any free template available online and with easy administration? Appreciate it if anyone can help me.

Do you have your own website with host or not? normally the hosting company do have ready installed scripts for you to use, php forum is one of them.. check with your hosting company for ur website and find out more..

Well, if you dont hv one and would like to register a domain n look hosting service, i can help u on this, including the forum setup.