Message board software

What is a web message board

A web message board is a web site for public discussion and sharing of news about a particular topic. Anybody can post a message and anybody can read it.

A message board differs from a mailing list in that you don't have to subscribe. It differs from a Usenet newsgroup in that improper messages can be removed.

Two software systems available

Messageboard programmed in PHP using MySQL database
This messageboard stores all messages in a database. This gives you search facilities and other advanced features.
More information.
 
Messageboard programmed in Perl
This messageboard stores each message in a separate file. Use this system if you don't have access to PHP and MySQL.
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Links

phpBB message board software

Phorum message board software