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sarathb
July 12th, 2002, 13:10
Hello friends,I want to install bulletinboard on one of the host..
it is a .exe file but i dunno how to do so that my BBS will be running.
I Want to install the BBS software from this site..
http://www.3dv-soft.com/bbs/index.php
I heard BBS doesn't need to have MySql or any database if any of u could kindly help me in doing it..
Please reply back
Sarath
conkermaniac
July 12th, 2002, 13:56
Don't they have some form of support or an installation manual? :confused:
iLLuSioN
July 12th, 2002, 14:26
you need to pay $48 after 30 days :eek:
Weirds
July 12th, 2002, 20:39
Why don't you use a free one such as http://phpbb.com ?

Plus, the installation is simple.
trenzterra
July 12th, 2002, 22:51
Originally posted by Weirds
Why don't you use a free one such as http://phpbb.com ?

Plus, the installation is simple. I doubt he has a MYSQL database.
The Red Guy
July 13th, 2002, 04:42
Please guys...He needs help here. Maybe execute the .exe file?
iLLuSioN
July 13th, 2002, 05:36
dont think many hosts will allow you to execute an exe file on their server :) think about it
Weirds
July 13th, 2002, 20:17
I doubt he has a MYSQL database.

He should have a mysql db, if he doesn't, he can try http://tripod.co.uk .
dvondrake
July 13th, 2002, 21:16
Originally posted by sarathb
Hello friends,I want to install bulletinboard on one of the host..
it is a .exe file but i dunno how to do so that my BBS will be running.
I Want to install the BBS software from this site..
http://www.3dv-soft.com/bbs/index.php
Sarath

www.3dv-soft.com does not exist?
The Red Guy
July 13th, 2002, 21:42
It does, works for me.
dvondrake
July 13th, 2002, 23:11
Not for me. Its Chinese. Maybe they are blocking Canada. :D
Niklas
July 19th, 2002, 17:55
Sara, if you wanted to, i could install a phpBB2 on tripod for u? just pm me if u want me to do it
The Red Guy
July 19th, 2002, 22:05
She has reasons for choosing the board she wants. She needs help, not alternatives.
Niklas
July 20th, 2002, 02:45
sry, but if its impossible to use it, cant she use something else then?
Jan
July 20th, 2002, 03:14
Originally posted by The Red Guy
She has reasons for choosing the board she wants. She needs help, not alternatives.
She is a he, only visits rarely, so I am sure he will reply to this at a later stage. :classic2:

sarath is the name if I remember correctly ;)