Hi

I got a question?
not sure if you guys could help me but i'll try anyway.

I want to start up a phpBB forum host provider but only for phpbb or similar forum boards
can anyone give me info on software and tips

I have...

phpBB software (including phpBB2.2.x Beta)
2 gig storage shared IP
15 Gig bandwidth per month

(i don't intend in going super big
all I want is enough income to payoff my hosting fees)

I know of one multi-forum software at www.sebflipper.com
But is there a Open Scource multi-forum?

any idea?

I cannot help you, but sounds like a good idea, good luck.

I have no experience with this site and can not recommend them but I found it on google.

http://board.hostingtalk.com/index.php?showtopic=480

First of all, there is no 2.2 Beta ;)
It's still in development stages, which is 2.1 and qualified as Alpha. :stickout:

Also, if you're going to be hosting it, I personally, as well as I know the phpBB Group, do NOT recommend using it live as there is a good possibility of security holes which may put your server in danger. Stick with the 2.0.x line until at least Beta is released. I personally would wait for Final/Gold.

As for hosting scripts, the only one I've been able to search out is the Multi-forum at www.sebflipper.com. Whether it's open source or not, I couldn't pick out from the site. However, if it uses any code from phpBB (templating code, DBAL (Database layer), etc), it must be released under the GPL, and therefore open-source. This doesn't mean it'll be free of monetary charge.

- Adam

Isnt sebflipper.com using Phpbb as forum? what multi forum software are you guys refering to ?

Going with the Alpha version might cause horrible upgrade issues down the road. Don't do it.

sorry i meant 2.1
i just testing it for a few days
there are no other members