Discussion Boards: PhpBB2

 phpBB is a high powered, fully scalable, and highly customizable Open Source bulletin board package. phpBB has a user-friendly interface, simple and straightforward administration panel, and helpful FAQ. Based on the powerful PHP server language and your choice of MySQL, MS-SQL, PostgreSQL or Access/ODBC database servers, phpBB is the ideal free community solution for all web sites.

phpBB version 2 has been completely re-written since the first version. Version 2 focuses on a professional-quality modular design, high security, multiple-language interface, support for a multitude of databases servers and complete layout customisation, all with a low execution overhead.

phpBB is based on PHP, the fastest growing server-side scripting language on the web, which results in one of the fastest, feature-rich bulletin board systems available anywhere.

Key Features

Supports popular database servers
Unlimited forums and posts
Multiple language interface
Private or public forums
Powerful search utility
Private messaging system
Complete customisation with templates

Installation

• Simple installation that will have you up and running in minutes
• Complete upgrade from V1.x

Database Server Support

• phpBB uses a database abstraction layer to enable seamless support of several database servers:
  
  
  • MySQL 3.2x,
  • PostgreSQL 7.x,
  • Microsoft SQL Server 7/2000
  • Microsoft Access (via ODBC)
    
  • ...with more databases available in the future.