newbie help..

[coldfused]

guys i need to implemnt a message board on a site that i'm building..the server does not support asp but does support cgi..was wondering if any one here had the patience to walk a newbie through the steps of getting the script and getting it to the server and getting it to work..really need to get this done..if someone has the time to help they would be greatly appreciated..

carlsatterwhite@endangeredgraphics.com

 

[goBoating]

it may not be the best, but, an option might be

http://www.hypernews.org.

PROS:
1 - all Perl
2 - all text files - no database tricks

CONS:
1 - structure is not trivial
2 - all text files - no database tricks


'hope this helps


keep the rudder amid ship and beware the odd typo

 

[coldfused]

i don't get it goboating..is there a link there that is suppose to help place a message board on the site that i'm working on?.or am i missing something?.what i need is a script that i can ad to a site myself..also i will need someone to walk me through installing the script and making it work..hopefully a customizable one that i can adapt to the site i'm building..

carlsatterwhite@endangeredgraphics.com

 

[vcherubini]

If you are going for Perl only, then I suggest using UBB, and you can get it at

http://www.infopop.com.

I think that there is a version that uses text files and one that uses a mySQL database with the Perl DBI (make sure your host has these or you can use the latter).

If you don't mind the language, then I would also suggest vBulliten. It is a spawn of UBB, and is done in PHP and mySQl. You can get it at

http://www.jelsoft.com.

It uses mySQL, so again, make sure your host has it installed.

I think that should answer your question.

-Vic
vic cherubini
vikter@epicsoftware.com

http://www.epicsoftware.com

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Knows: Perl, HTML, JavScript, C/C++, PHP, Flash, Director
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[goBoating]

HyperNews is a forum software package. Their front page does not make that immediately clear. On their front page, indicated above, try the 'the Source' link near the top of the page. You will find download and installation instructions.

I have not looked at vic's suggestion. It may be better than mine.

good luck....


keep the rudder amid ship and beware the odd typo