[Hidden-tech] Ready made forum solutions

[Rich]

phpbb is clearly the top selection for a stand-alone forum,
if you want one in conjunction with a CMS (content management system 
like Jooma)
then make sure you use one that is will integrated, for Joomla, the top 
one is fireboard

Rich

Jonathon Podolsky wrote:
>
> Dear HT - ers,
>
> I'm looking to setup a forum.  Here are is what I'm hoping for ideally:
>
>     * Simple enough that users will want to post
>     * Inexpensive (including setup or can setup myself)
>     * Easy to setup
>     * Quick to setup
>     * Can have different forum managers for each forum (ride sharing,
>       health discussion etc...)
>
> phpbb 3 <http://www.phpbb.com/> is a possible solution (also it's open 
> source), and can be setup for free right away by certain hosting 
> providers <http://www.phpbb.com/hosting/>.  But I have no experience 
> with it, so wondering if it's good.
>
> Does anyone have experience with that forum solution?  Other solutions 
> you would suggest or a particular host for that kind of thing?
>
> Happy holidays!
>
> Jonathon Podolsky
> Producer at WholeHealthExpo.com

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