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who8sid said: ":confused: What are some of the ways to get a message board on a website? What is the best way?"

Darksat said: "This is the most popular free forum software out there. [url]http://www.phpbb.com/[/url]"

who8sid said: "Much appreciated."

Darksat said: "No problem, if you need a hand setting it up just ask."

degmore said: "I've tried this but am having a stake of problems! I am trying to load it onto [url]www.SameShitDifferentPeople.com[/url] (hosted on Windows...is this a problem?) :eek: I have tried to configure my config.php file but am not able to (I get a 550 error) :eek: I have tried to run my install.php file but can't get it Is it me? H E L P!"

Neutron2k said: "as your hosting on windows (I assume your using IIS and not PWS4 lol), you will need to install PHP support before you can run php scripts."

degmore said: "Thanks for this...........but you overestimate my knowledge & ability ( :p thanks!) How do I install php support (I can then get onto what does it do, what do I need to do etc....) PS, This might be really noob kind of question, but from a technical standpoint, I can tie my own shoelaces, but that's about it!"

Neutron2k said: ":O you can tie your showlaces??? Can u teach me! For installing php on iis you can look here [url]http://www.phpbuilder.com/columns/jayesh20021029.php3[/url] I havnt read it but it seems ok. If you get stuck feel free to post another message!"

degmore said: ":D Many thanks! As for shoelaces, it's unbelievable what you can find the web ([url]http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/knots.htm[/url]) ......... I thought my website was going to be dull :rolleyes:"

Neutron2k said: "oh dear god. I always wondered what chavs could possibly use the internet for and now i know."

<h1> said: "phpBB is nice as it is free...if you are willing to put in a bit of cash..I do suggest getting vBulletin (this site is VB). I recently bought a license and they nice thing about it is the access to the members area where customer support peeps HAVE to help out with any queries...cos essentially u payed them to help u.."