PHP forum......how to?

[rskuse]

I've been set a task at work to create something on our intranet that allows all staff to post messages or important news that everyone in the office can read.

Is it possible to build a forum on an intranet using PHP (and would this be my best option?) and if so would anyone be able to give me some help on how to get started?

Thankyou in advance....

Me

 

[RISTMO]

It is very possible. If you wanted a ready-made free version, you can get one here:

http://freshmeat.net/search/?q=php+forum&section=projects

If you want to make your own, I'd use PHP + MYSQL. Search google for tutorials.

Rick if(($question=="has been bugging me"
AND $answer=="fixed the problem&quot OR $answer=="really good post&quot{
print("Star"
}else{
print("Thanks."
}

 

[KarveR]

There are loads of ready cooked *free* bb/forum systems which use PHP and mysql. If I were you I'd download and install one unless you:
a) are very proficient at programming PHP/MySQL
b) have a couple of weeks free
c) are highly motivated.

Spend a day customizing the nuts off a free one instead of days figuring how to do it all from scratch.

Call me lazy and I'll agree ______________________________________________________________________
There's no present like the time, they say. - Henry's Cat.

 

[rskuse]

I hate being lazy but if it's the only way.............!!

Thanks guys, much appreciated

 

[RISTMO]

It's not that hard. If you only want on forum, it's easy. I made one after less than one month learning php + mysql and it took me only two or three days. It works great now.

Rick