Official Forum Software Resource Thread

[The Equivocate]

In this thread we will be listing all of the available bulletin boards, their costs, reviews, and links to resource sites. I WILL BE UPDATING THIS THREAD WITH OTHER RESOURCES SOON. I just wanted to put a few vB resources up since thats what I know the most of. Also, if you want to help out, just reply with some links to resources for ALL boards.

vBulletin

COSTS

• Owned License ($160): Run the software on your server for an unlimited amount of time. One year of access to Member Area is included.
• Leased License ($85): Run the software on your server for 1 year. One year of access to Member Area is included
• Member Area ($30/year): Where you can download updated versions of the software.
• Professional Installation ($135): This option includes one first time installation of vBulletin on your server. Installation does not include importation of posts, user information or styles from other forum software.
• Branding Free Option ($120): All vBulletin communities must retain the vBulletin and Jelsoft copyright text at the end of every page as per the license agreement. If you would like to legally remove this branding, you can purchasing the branding free option.

RESOURCES:

• vBulletin.org: Official vB hacks & general tips site (also will be merging with vBulletintemplates soon).
• vBulletintemplates.com: Official vB skins site.
• eXtremePixels: vB skins at $29.99 a piece.
• TemplateFreak: vB skins ranging from $19-$32.
• vBMechanic: Custom skins, hack installation, and more.
• vBDesigns.de: Free skins (some in German, some in English).