I am looking for the best (FREE) MySQL driven forums (Like this one.. But free ;) )..
I was looking at Ikonboard(But I do not think it is MySQL driven) or maybe OpenBB.

Anyone have any suggestions on a good board?
OR Feedback on these boards?
:D

check www.hotscripts.com under PHP section... :D

a mysql driven ikonboard is currently in the making
some popular free mysql boards:
http://www.phpbb.com
http://bbhacks.com
http://www.xmbforum.com

I'm biased, but go with phpBB :D The 2.0 version will really rock.

Frank

phpBB works allright, but it doesn't look as nice as vB. I can't wait for the php ikonboard!! :)

php ikonboard?
when is that expected to be available for view/download? :)

Check out the 2.0 version of phpBB. With templates, you can make it look however you want.

You are correct that VBul is more feature rich. OTOH, $0 vs $165 does sway a lot of people :D

Frank

Thanks for all of the feedback.
We are still currently designing our site,
so hopefully by the time we get done Ikonboard
will have released their 3.0 Gold, and I am sure I will
go with Ikonboard at that time... :cool:

I see alot of people saying phpBB, It looks to be a ok
board, but I am not happy with the security issues of
that board...:( . I need something a little more secure.

Thanks,

I'd recommend Ikonboard. The MySQL version may be included with Beta 5 due out next late this week.

Hello

Some hosts have told me that they only accept phpBB because of its minimal load on the server.

It's free with a very good support forum.

One of programming team members is present here.

I am operating two phpBBs and two snitz froums (on windows). Next version of phpBB ver 2.0 will be a great software.

Regards,Mac

Well - Within a few days there will be another PHP/MySQL bulletin board out..I'm developing it :)

The process time is the best out there so far - better then vBulletin, PHPBB, XMB...

Moderator Note: If you have any issues with this message, feel free to delete it - I don't think it's out of line though since no url, name etc. were provided.

Please let us know when it's ready.;)

Hello Again

I forgot to introduce Mark. However many of you may know him.

As he is a member of phpBB programming team, he can introduce its new futures that will hit many of good systems.

Frank, don't you think we need a comparison table of bulletin board systems?

We can work on a future comparison table. This will help to have a better picture of current systems.

I think phpBB will be one of good ones.

Regards,
Mac