Suggest a good forum software

[lilgee]

I need help, What is the best free forum software out there besides phpbb (To much worms and bugs)?

 

[polin]

SMF would be a good choice.
http://www.simplemachines.org/

 

[asgsoft]

SMF is very good, its is easy to adminstare and manage.

 

[weblord]

you may want to try this: http://www.mybboard.com/

 

[peter phillips]

Go for SMF or MyBB.

 

[foka]

SMF is better than all.

 

[stscac]

PunBB

-Steve

 

[duckyhatezchat]

I like SMF.

 

[Matt]

phpnuke

 

[asgsoft]

phpnuke isn't a forum software, it uses phpBB

 

[khuldun]

myBB is really a great forum software, its quite better than the rest and looks a bit like vB as well

 

[Hitch]

I need help, What is the best free forum software out there besides phpbb (To much worms and bugs)?

Sigh...

I honestly can't belive the amount of people that out PhpBB down.
Yeh sure it has bugs, and can be easily exploited...
But, i have seen exploits for latest version of IPb, and even dos exploits for vBulletin 3.5.3.

And i bet there are alot of vulnerabilities in MyBB, PunBB and SMF etc...

And one good thing about PhpBB, they instantly patch the software up and release updates. They are a great team, and there software is much better than other most free software.

PhpBB for teh win! :hehe:

Adrian

 

[Xombie]

phpBB is only recognised as the "wormiest" one as it is the most widely used, and abused.

As others have said, MyBB is fine, IPB is not.

 

[yeppers]

I need help, What is the best free forum software out there besides phpbb (To much worms and bugs)?

Sigh...

I honestly can't belive the amount of people that out PhpBB down.
Yeh sure it has bugs, and can be easily exploited...
But, i have seen exploits for latest version of IPb, and even dos exploits for vBulletin 3.5.3.

And i bet there are alot of vulnerabilities in MyBB, PunBB and SMF etc...

And one good thing about PhpBB, they instantly patch the software up and release updates. They are a great team, and there software is much better than other most free software.

PhpBB for teh win! :hehe:

Adrian

What I was thinking .

phpBB is buggy, but it's pretty much just as buggy as any other free forums out there...

My vote: phpBB.

 

[tansks]

My vote goes to MyBB, but simplemachine also good or check out -> http://foruminsider.com/

 

[Brian]

MyBB is a nice piece of software

 

[Webviper2006]

phpBB sucks. Invasion Power Board rocks! But it does need to be bought. Well maybe just take mybb or maybe SWF.

 

[Eric]

phpBB sucks

Think what you will. Like others have stated in this thread, it's sad how many put phpBB down. There are 3 main reasons why phpBB is the "most hacked":

1.)Free & Open source
2.)Most popular & most widely used
3.)Folks who do NOT update either the phpBB software itself, or MODS they have installed. Most boards that get "hacked" are 2.0.11 +/-.

On #3, don't get me wrong, even being up to date doesn't mean that it's 100% guaranteed you won't get "hacked". But surely some would have enough common sense that when there are several security fixes released...they should update.

Look at it this way, ANY forum software you use, be it free or paid... it doesn't make one bit of difference really. If a hacker/scriptkiddie wants in, he'll get in, one way or the other. Any forum software can be hacked, even vBulletin (It may be damn hard, but it can be done).

All have thier strengths and weaknesses... phpBB, MyBB, SMF, punBB, etc.. My advice to you would be to install each of them. Give them a try and see which feels best, and you feel most comfortable with.

When and if you do decide to go the paid route, there is no doubt, vBulletin would be your best choice.

Eric

Btw, guess what the world's largest forum is using? Not vBulletin, or IPB.

 

[Xyzer]

I like phpbb, I am going to start modding it soon.

 

[Kate]

Btw, guess what the world's largest forum is using? Not vBulletin, or IPB.

What is the world's largest forum ?