Topic: [OT?] Downloading and Maintaining Message Boards
Started by: Demonspahn
Started on: 6/13/2002
Board: Site Discussion
On 6/13/2002 at 7:24pm, Demonspahn wrote:
[OT?] Downloading and Maintaining Message Boards
Hi. I guess this post is primarily for Clinton R. Nixon but I wasn't exactly sure where to post it.
We have recently released our game Dreamwalker: Roleplaying in the Land of Dreams and I wanted to put a more functional message board on our web site than the one we have now. I was wondering how difficult the installation and maintenance of the phpbb boards are and if you (or anyone else) could give me a layman's step by step process on how to go about installing one on my site, if you have some spare time.
Thanks either way,
Pete
On 6/13/2002 at 7:27pm, Clinton R. Nixon wrote:
RE: [OT?] Downloading and Maintaining Message Boards
No problem. PHPbb is really easy to install - you can get it from http://www.phpbb.com, and a good installation guide can be found at http://www.phpbb.com/guide/phpBB_Users_Guide.html.
You'll need to be able to run PHP on your server, and have access to a database, preferably MySQL.
On 6/13/2002 at 7:42pm, Demonspahn wrote:
Pow
No problem. PHPbb is really easy to install - you can get it from http://www.phpbb.com, and a
good installation guide can be found at http://www.phpbb.com/guide/phpBB_Users_Guide.html.
You'll need to be able to run PHP on your server, and have access to a database, preferably
MySQL.
Ouch. I took a wring turn at MySQL and was completely lost by the time I reached the phpBB Users Guide. I think I will have to keep the cheesy AT&T message board I have for now. The layout of this site is just so pleasing to look at, I wanted to copy it. Just goes to show you, you have to be a professional to look professional.
Thanks for responding, though.
Pete
On 6/13/2002 at 7:44pm, Clinton R. Nixon wrote:
RE: [OT?] Downloading and Maintaining Message Boards
I didn't notice you were on a @home.att.net account - you won't have access to MySQL (or probably, PHP). If you ever decide to move your website to a different server, let me know, and I'll help you set it up.
- Clinton
On 6/13/2002 at 7:49pm, Demonspahn wrote:
RE: [OT?] Downloading and Maintaining Message Boards
That would be great. Thank you very much.
Pete