[shawnbowski]

What do I need to make/start a forum like this one or other forums. I just want to know? What I have to do & get to start a forum........

 

[Beem]

this picticular forum software requires php and mysql, check their site for more info: http://www.vbulletin.com

 

[shawnbowski]

foreget that!!! I did not think it was like that........:upset:

 

[Jason]

It depends on what you are looking to do. There are free forum software ( www.phpbb.com ) or paid ones ( www.vbulletin.com ), or you can find ones hosted by a company, I can't think of any websites that do that off the top of my head. It requires a lot of work to get started, a lot of patiance, and having loyal members help out is a good thing too.

 

[shawnbowski]

Thanks........

 

[shawnbowski]

I don't have to pay for the program, but do I have to pay to be on the server.....

 

[Jason]

Again that will depend. You can go with a hosting company that has the software all setup for you and the cost of the software can be included in a setup charge. There are companies that will host your forum for free. Or you can get soemthing like phpBB for free and pay a hosting company. Depending on the software you may or may not need a database. A good forum software will usually use a database since it will make it quicker, especially when the forum grows.