Non - SQL forums
I have a forum on my site at the moment that doesn't use MySQL and the likes, called pblang. It's ok but a little bit complicated for my mates who just want simplicity! Are there any PHP based forums out there that don't use databases and are very simple to use? I would like a registration feature plus all the usual admin functions. Cheers, Rodz
WuLabsWuTecH posted this at 18:59 — 25th June 2003.
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I couldn't find one. what's your site?
Rodz posted this at 21:22 — 25th June 2003.
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http://rodz.redorb.co.uk
The PbLang that i have now is a good forum but i just want a simpler one for my not-so-computer-literate friends. Where its clear where you have to register, post new topics, reply etc.
WuLabsWuTecH posted this at 21:59 — 25th June 2003.
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Well that'll always be a problem...
It happens with PhpBB for me...
zollet posted this at 22:27 — 25th June 2003.
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Here are some good forums...
http://www.vbulletin.com/ - probably the best forum of all, costs though.
http://www.phpbb.com/ - best free forum in IMHO.
http://www.invisionboard.com/ - this one is good too.
Rodz posted this at 08:19 — 26th June 2003.
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Thanks for the links, but all of these need MySQL, which is the problem that I have!
You know the message board that you can use with frontpage extensions? I'm looking for something as basic as that but you need to reqister with a valid email address. Cheers.
Suzanne posted this at 14:52 — 26th June 2003.
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Flat file database forums require too many server resources. You will not find many examples of this sort of forum.
You could examine a commenting system (like for blogs), but registration wouldn't be included in those.
For the most part, to use registration, a database is preferred.
Skinny posted this at 02:40 — 5th July 2003.
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Try easy forum out. http://hot-things.net/htedbs.php
Txt based forum without the need for mysql..
Renegade posted this at 23:24 — 5th July 2003.
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I had a small, fast, really easy to use flat-file forum running on my computer once, can't remeber what it was called, does the job, not too well though... I'll try dig it up for ya.
Renegade posted this at 06:05 — 24th August 2003.
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Try this:
http://hot-things.net/htedbs.php
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