Forum migration?

Spider.007 · 2005-02-23 12:02:22

Did anyone ever consider moving away from phpBB? There are quite a few nice alternatives, like PunBB, React, smf or vBulletin

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oscar · 2005-02-23 12:44:32

Is there any good migration tool for phpBB->React?
I haven't ever tried React, but it _looks_ pretty nice

rasat · 2005-02-23 12:44:51

Do you have any links React in action.... the screenshoots are too small.

arooaroo · 2005-02-23 13:15:37

Is it me or is all the info on myReact in dutch only?

I must admit that I've heard phpbb is rather insecure - but this by virtue of php also being rather insecure, and thus all php webapps inherit its deficiencies.

Unfortunately, I can't really qualify what it is about php that's so bad as I'm no security expert. However, my security guru of a collegue was the one who informed me - and I trust his insights.

In terms of functionality, I don't think phpbb is that bad. Admittedly, if there were other systems that provided a better user experience, then they should be investgated (as i'm sure they will) as it would help differentiate AL from the rest of the crowd.

Spider.007 · 2005-02-23 15:49:13

Nope, that is right. It started as a Dutch forum; and they are just working on English, which is part of the reason I started this topic.

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arooaroo · 2005-02-23 16:06:52

Spider.007 wrote:

Nope, that is right. It started as a Dutch forum; and they are just working on English, which is part of the reason I started this topic.

This has to include the support docs too. Otherwise, it would take a brave person to convert if they had no documentation (unless the forum admin(s) here speak dutch too!)

Spider.007 wrote:

React is closed-source; which has some drawbacks; but also its positives. I have customised it though; and it is very simple to do.

Due to where you placed that quote, you give the impression that closed source == secure. That's obviously not a logical statement.

With respect to customising - the open source approach is extremely flexible here. For example, Rasat, Catcus and myself are working on a couple of phpbb mods to provide features exactly to the Arch forums admins requirements. Is that the type of customising you were referring too - or did you mean athestic changes?

Spider.007 · 2005-02-23 16:29:34

I'd prefer open-source as well

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campylobacter · 2005-02-23 18:15:18

I don´t found the download link, where is it?

phrakture · 2005-02-23 19:25:11

I'm a fan of phpBB - I just think we need to strap in some phpBB mods...

Spider.007 · 2005-02-23 20:04:20

yeah React is closed source. Any experience with punBB?

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cactus · 2005-02-23 20:06:46

Not open source? I would pass on that. There is a time when closed source is the right decision, but this is not it.

Speaking of better bb software, I have noticed punBB lately. It is like phpBB, only much faster, and more streamlined (less options and functionality though). I might give it a whirl on one of the sites that I use, and see how it "smells".

oscar · 2005-02-23 20:16:33

cactus wrote:

Speaking of better bb software, I have noticed punBB lately. It is like phpBB, only much faster, and more streamlined (less options and functionality though). I might give it a whirl on one of the sites that I use, and see how it "smells".

The reason why people think punBB is faster does have a logic explanation - it doesn't contain any graphics!
I find using it pretty nice, but the lack of eyecandy wears me out in the long run...

phrakture · 2005-02-23 20:24:40

oscar wrote:

cactus wrote:
Speaking of better bb software, I have noticed punBB lately. It is like phpBB, only much faster, and more streamlined (less options and functionality though). I might give it a whirl on one of the sites that I use, and see how it "smells".
The reason why people think punBB is faster does have a logic explanation - it doesn't contain any graphics!
I find using it pretty nice, but the lack of eyecandy wears me out in the long run...

I like punbb - very "console like" I guess.... minimalist...

Hum · 2005-03-01 05:15:38

someone should just throw together a skin without any graphics

cactus · 2005-03-01 06:53:25

Hum wrote:

someone should just throw together a skin without any graphics

yeah. phpbb themes are not overly hard to make. I made one a while back for a public radio station..
*shrug*

sarah31 · 2005-03-01 07:34:54

i have always like vBulletin

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