VBulletin vs phpBB - GoFuckYourself.com

MattO · 02-27-2004, 09:21 PM

What's the big difference? one costs money and one's free, right?

BradM · 02-27-2004, 09:22 PM

Yes an phpbb has less features, the admin area sucks.. and the security flaws are gaping.

But it does the trick to throw up a forum.

Voodoo · 02-27-2004, 09:32 PM

vB all the way.

VeriSexy · 02-27-2004, 09:35 PM

If VBulletin is good enough for GFY it's good enough for anyone

=^..^= · 02-27-2004, 09:36 PM

There are version of PHPBB that have wayyyy more then vbulleitn script

although generally webmasters seem to prefer using the vbulleitn script

i guess its a lot liek mac and windows
mac is superior in many ways but everyone has bought windows because it's been marketed better

wizardsoftware · 02-27-2004, 09:40 PM

PHPBB is good, has good features and it's free.
It's also always in development and any bugs that are found are fixed up quick!.

I'd say use that till you're board gets big, then think about shifting, that way if it dosn't work out you havn't lost any money

SLAiN787 · 02-27-2004, 09:49 PM

phpBB isn't that bad, but Vbulletin simply OWNZ it.

rounders · 02-27-2004, 09:52 PM

yup vbulltien

hey -

what kind of server or server(s) running on GFY?

Sama · 02-27-2004, 10:47 PM

How do you get the freakin phpBB logo off of it ?

BradM · 02-27-2004, 10:51 PM

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Originally posted by Sama
How do you get the freakin phpBB logo off of it ?

Edit the source?

Sama · 02-27-2004, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Edit the source?

Sorry, that was an inside joke with a regular poster of GFY.
Disregard.

goBigtime · 02-27-2004, 11:07 PM

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Originally posted by BradM
Yes an phpbb has less features, the admin area sucks.. and the security flaws are gaping.

But it does the trick to throw up a forum.

People like VB because it's easier and more featured packed out of the box.

PhpBB keeps the base cleaner and allows the extra features as add-ons - as you need them,

The 4th biggest board on the internet is a PhpBB board.
The top three are custom (two IGN boards and Face the Jury)

The first VB 'big board" enters the chart at #15.

I've been to both forums and studied what they offer for truely large boards -- for me, PhpBB wins hands down.

FYI... if GFY was on the big board list, it would place around #60 or so.

goBigtime · 02-27-2004, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BradM
Yes an phpbb has less features, the admin area sucks.. and the security flaws are gaping.

And I'd be interested in you pointing out any of those 'gaping security flaws' brad....

goBigtime · 02-27-2004, 11:17 PM

Not exactly like Mac Vs. Windows anyway....

Google search for "Powered by vbulletin" returns 2.48 million results.

Google search for "powered by PhpBB" returns 2.54 million results

PhpBB appears to have a bigger market share as well....

I guess people just learn to live with all those 'gaping security flaws' and lack of features

Digipimp · 02-27-2004, 11:21 PM

invisionboard

BradM · 02-27-2004, 11:24 PM

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Originally posted by goBigtime
And I'd be interested in you pointing out any of those 'gaping security flaws' brad....

Disclaimer: None of my comments regarding this system are based on fact. Just on what I have heard from others who have done the same.

goBigtime · 02-27-2004, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BradM

Disclaimer: None of my comments regarding this system are based on fact. Just on what I have heard from others who have done the same.

ah ok... you're off the hook then

I'm just an avid user and supporter of open source software -- so I 'm quick to defend the applications I'm familiar with

born4porn · 02-27-2004, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by goBigtime
Not exactly like Mac Vs. Windows anyway....

Google search for "Powered by vbulletin" returns 2.48 million results.

Google search for "powered by PhpBB" returns 2.54 million results

PhpBB appears to have a bigger market share as well....

I guess people just learn to live with all those 'gaping security flaws' and lack of features

so I guess mainstream is where PhpBB comes into it's own!

MattO · 02-28-2004, 12:11 AM

good deal then.. I just installed phpBB on a mainstream music site I run and it's not too shabby. I do like all the skins and stuff you can find for it. And the price is right for a small bbs.

BradM · 02-28-2004, 12:14 AM

Yep... I am not a connoisseur of BB software.

Digipimp · 02-28-2004, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MattO
good deal then.. I just installed phpBB on a mainstream music site I run and it's not too shabby. I do like all the skins and stuff you can find for it. And the price is right for a small bbs.

just like i said, invisionboard.

hoe_vender · 02-28-2004, 12:25 AM

goBigtime · 02-28-2004, 12:58 AM

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Originally posted by Digipimp

just like i said, invisionboard.

I don't like IB's license.

afaik, Invisonboard requires that you keep their advertisment on the "free" version. Alot of people like IB though....

Google search for "Invision power board" returns 1.15 million results.

Ikonboard liked Invisionboard enough to steal their design layout

Digipimp · 02-28-2004, 12:59 AM

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Originally posted by goBigtime

I don't like IB's license.

afaik, Invisonboard requires that you keep their advertisment on the "free" version. Alot of people like IB though....

Google search for "Invision power board" returns 1.15 million results.

Ikonboard liked Invisionboard enough to steal their design layout

This is what qualifies as their advertisement, on the very bottom line of the entire board

Powered by Invision Power Board v1.1.1 ? 2003 IPS, Inc.

Is that too much for a free board that's totally featured and kicks ass? I don't think so and if you buy a license it's only $60

goBigtime · 02-28-2004, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Digipimp

This is what qualifies as their advertisement, on the very bottom line of the entire board

Powered by Invision Power Board v1.1.1 ? 2003 IPS, Inc.

Is that too much for a free board that's totally featured and kicks ass?

Depending on where the source originated -- Yes.

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goBigtime Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 7,761	Not exactly like Mac Vs. Windows anyway.... Google search for "Powered by vbulletin" returns 2.48 million results. Google search for "powered by PhpBB" returns 2.54 million results PhpBB appears to have a bigger market share as well.... I guess people just learn to live with all those 'gaping security flaws' and lack of features Last edited by goBigtime; 02-27-2004 at 11:19 PM..

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MattO The O is for Oohhh Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: AUSTIN TEJAS Posts: 10,861	good deal then.. I just installed phpBB on a mainstream music site I run and it's not too shabby. I do like all the skins and stuff you can find for it. And the price is right for a small bbs.

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