__/ [ [H]omer ] on Sunday 10 September 2006 01:41 \__
> Roy Schestowitz wrote:
>> __/ [ caitlinmckee@xxxxxxxxx ] on Friday 08 September 2006 22:38 \__
>>
>>> Hi.
>>> We are looking to add forums to multiple pages in our website. We want
>>> our profile pages to each have a forum similar to the one found on
>>> MySpace profiles (in the MY Friends space where they can leave messages
>>> for each other). Our web designer said this would be very hard to do,
>>> so we are trying to find an open-source forum that would be similar.
>>> Any suggestions?
>>> Thanks!
>>
>> vBulletin
>> phpBB
>> PunBB
>>
>> All of theese are free and Open Source. Very versatile too (you'll be able
>> to achieve what you want).
>
> Er ... vBulletin is commercial software:
>
> .----
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> |
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> | original Software or any copies.
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> | By installing and using vBulletin on your server, you agree to the
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> | includes both the reader and any Corporate Licensee and 'Jelsoft'
> | means Jelsoft Enterprises Limited:
> |
> | * vBulletin licence grants you the right to run one instance (a
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> `----
>
> - http://www.vbulletin.com/order/license_agreement.php
>
> I use phpBB on my site, it is extremely easy to set up and maintain, the
> end results are great, and unlike vBulletin, it *is* FOSS.
I use phpBB myself (SPAM magnet, so I closed registration). I must have been
confused with regards to vBulletin licences. I read the following yesterday.
http://www.vbenhanced.com/forums/addons-extensions/118-vbms-goes-open-source.html
vBMS Goes Open Source
Probably the 'junk food' use of "Open Source".
Best wishes,
Roy
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