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One possible solution -> - Download, install, tweak for your purposes.
It is written in Perl and uses text files to store the posts. No database stuff required. However, working with flat files limits size, and speed (as size grows) and complexity (as SQL is useful and flat file don't respond well to SQL queries).
I'm sure there are many more.
HTH
keep the rudder amid ship and beware the odd typo
It is written in Perl and uses text files to store the posts. No database stuff required. However, working with flat files limits size, and speed (as size grows) and complexity (as SQL is useful and flat file don't respond well to SQL queries).
I'm sure there are many more.
HTH
keep the rudder amid ship and beware the odd typo
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vcherubini
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You could always use PHP as well.
With PHP, it is eaiser to communicate with just about any type of database, and in most cases, mysql is the most common.
If you are on a server with limited capabilities (i.e., no php or mysql), then Perl/CGI is the way to go.
However, like goBoating said, text files are somewhat limited in their ability to perform as a sufficient database, and are a lot less secure than a mysql file.
I also suggest that you do not write your own forum since there are thousands of powerful ones out there.
You can try the UBB (Ultimate Bulliten Board, I belive) from It might cost some money for the full one, but a smaller version might just be what you are looking for.
Hope this helps,
-Vic vic cherubini
vikter@epicsoftware.com
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Knows: Perl, HTML, JavScript, C/C++, PHP, Flash, Director
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With PHP, it is eaiser to communicate with just about any type of database, and in most cases, mysql is the most common.
If you are on a server with limited capabilities (i.e., no php or mysql), then Perl/CGI is the way to go.
However, like goBoating said, text files are somewhat limited in their ability to perform as a sufficient database, and are a lot less secure than a mysql file.
I also suggest that you do not write your own forum since there are thousands of powerful ones out there.
You can try the UBB (Ultimate Bulliten Board, I belive) from It might cost some money for the full one, but a smaller version might just be what you are looking for.
Hope this helps,
-Vic vic cherubini
vikter@epicsoftware.com
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Knows: Perl, HTML, JavScript, C/C++, PHP, Flash, Director
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