Phorum?

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  1. Abomination

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    Phorum is the grandadddy of php/mysql forum software. It was the very first. In fact in the wrox php programming book one of the code examples is from Phorum. I think the coder of Phorum helped to write the book.
     
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  3. Abomination

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    Well that would explain why it looks intriguing.

    I am in search of a viable forum software at the moment, any comments on how well that works?
     
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    It works very well. I ran it myself on my first site. Back then it was either Phorum or Matt Wrights wwwboard script. I haven't looked at it in a while. I would be willing to bet the coding quality is still top notch and would bet it would be a good solution for a startup.
     
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    Wow, I haven't installed a Phorum in years...

    Years ago, I wouldn't have recommended it, but I have no idea about newer versions.
     
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    PHORUM review that includes demo's of the software.

    It is rated 8 of 10 and the Users (53 votes) give it a 7 of 10.
     
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    That is pretty nice.

    We have decided on IPB, at least we are trying to migrate to that.
     
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