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02-08-2008, 05:54 PM
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Simple Machines Forum Also known as SMF, In my opinion it is the next best thing compared to Vbulletin. SMF is supported by all major webhosts now and i highly recommend it to everyone wanting a community.
What Can I Do with SMF?
There are millions of mods that all add new features.
Is it SEO friendly?
Yes, I use it on one of my big sites and i rank great with it.
How does it look?
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For more information or help on this The Site above is willing to help.
And again SMF is powerful get yours today! Home of SMF: Free PHP and MySQL forum software
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02-09-2008, 06:12 PM
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Rep Power: 6 | I'll be honest... I never heard of SMF! I know PHPBB and ... I can't think of the other one! lol I"ll have to check out SMF! Thanks!
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02-19-2008, 03:21 PM
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Rep Power: 1 | I would say the newely added phpBB 3 gold. It as a better styling to SMF, and with a couple of free modifications SMF cannot touch it. That's my opinion anyway. phpBB 3 and SMF, are always 50/50.
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02-19-2008, 04:03 PM
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SMF and phpBB are both good for beginners, but just remember that you get what you pay for  If nothing else you'll learn a lot of coding by using them.
Neither is as good ( or secure) as IPB or vB. You should also be aware that many people will not join a phpBB forum because of stigma that they have. vB is way over priced, there is no doubt about that, but it is the best product on the market so far. That may all change though soon, since another company just bought them out... | |
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02-27-2008, 10:15 AM
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Rep Power: 1 | phpBB 3 as the best admin panel ever. Probably even better or the same level as vBulletin. I am both a vBulletin user and phpBB. So you have words from someone who as tried both.
In case your wondering, I used vBulletin in the end. Its owns. 
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05-03-2008, 08:03 AM
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Rep Power: 1 | myBB *mybboard.net* had 80% the look of vB and 95% the function. It's free and sometimes be said as vB clone. But I prefer SMF or phpBB  | |
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05-03-2008, 11:30 AM
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MyBB looks interesting. Now that vB has been bought out and the new company has raised their prices, we will be waiting for our license to run out and then switch to another forum software. We will NOT be paying vB the higher prices. Hopefully by then MyBB will have matured into a good substitute | |
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05-03-2008, 04:00 PM
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Yeah... I saw those higher price notices. But what compares to VB and what's $40 year? I mean, once you've already paid then you only have to pay a yearly fee.
Lyte
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05-03-2008, 04:57 PM
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The yearly fee for a owned license is going to double - from 30.00 to 60.00! The 40.00 is only if you buy a license and update within a few months. Most people won't use that. I'm updating all of my licenses before June 1st '08, then I won't have to worry about the pricing BS for another year. In the mean time I'll keep my eyes open for what I'll switch to in June '09. | |
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05-03-2008, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by AngelArs  The 40.00 is only if you buy a license and update within a few months. | Ohh...wait... what about past owner?! Is my fee going from $30 to $60?! Is the $40 update just for new purchases?? 
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05-03-2008, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Lyte Is my fee going from $30 to $60?! | If you've owned your license for longer then a few months, then yes. Quote: |
Is the $40 update just for new purchases??
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05-04-2008, 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by AngelArs If you've owned your license for longer then a few months, then yes. Yes | Okay, well that friggin' sucks! Who the heck bought VB??? 
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05-05-2008, 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Lyte Okay, well that friggin' sucks! | Yes it does, but it was to be expected. They did not buy vB for any other reason that to use it as a cash cow and make money. I hope they enjoy my 30.00 renewal, because it will be the last one
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05-07-2008, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Lyte Okay, well that friggin' sucks! Who the heck bought VB??? | It was last year. I asked the same thing. I can find the company name for you again.
Also guys. I have installed five myBB forums today. So I will soon give feedback on the software.
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05-07-2008, 10:59 PM
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