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Shane Phillips · #21 (**permalink**) 02-02-09, 15:15

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As many have said - phpBB is fantastic, and it is free. vBulletin is very good, but its not free. I suppose if you are just starting out and have never used any forum software before then it doesnt really matter, your learning curve will be just as steep no matter which you pick! If you have an old computer lying about then you could install linux on it and setup apache and mysql and try out a couple of them before you set it up live on the internet..

Absolutely, it's only a matter of preference if we look around. However, when it comes to new skins, new updates etc. then i would definitely say, Vbulletin.

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Shane Phillips

johnny · #22 (**permalink**) 02-02-09, 15:35

I have installed phpbb but I always come running back to smf. I think that the simple machines forum loads quicker right out of the box and there are plenty of templates to choose from for it as well.

Shane Phillips · #23 (**permalink**) 02-02-09, 15:46

hehe...preference

Windac · #24 (**permalink**) 03-01-09, 13:49

I think it depends on preference.

If you are able to pay, vB and IPB are definetly worth the investiment. If you are looking for a starting forum to fool around with, use phpBB3 or SFM. I've heard people using YABB. However, YABB uses ASP and also requires a MSSQL database. If you are looking for a customizable forum that offers a lot, I recommend searching for a modded version of phpBB3.

Shane Phillips · #25 (**permalink**) 03-02-09, 14:06

We suggest that you should go ahead with Vbulletin.

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Shane Phillips