Simple Question: Is there a name for the engine or format of this board?

[Marcussba]

And if so, what is it? I've seen the same general layout on hundreds of boards but I have no idea what the back end is called.

Thanks.

[DNC]

And if so, what is it? I've seen the same general layout on hundreds of boards but I have no idea what the back end is called.

Thanks.
vBulletin.

[Marcussba]

vBulletin.

Thanks!

[finzz2dlft]

Was just coming in to say vbulletin, but DNC beat me to it! :lol:

[serra]

i like vBulletin...very easy to use and easy on the eyes too, unlike the other site :yucky:

[r1yan]

i like vBulletin...very easy to use and easy on the eyes too, unlike the other site :yucky::iagree:

[Count_Chocula]

http://www.vbulletin.com/

[blazinbee]

This may be simple questions. Do you need to install vbulletin onto a server? Do you need to host your own site to be able to use vbullettin? or does a hosting company have that as an option that you can use?

[DNC]

This may be simple questions. Do you need to install vbulletin onto a server? Do you need to host your own site to be able to use vbullettin? or does a hosting company have that as an option that you can use?
I don't think there are any hosting companies that offer vBulletin as an option (many will offer the free alternatives though).

[Aluvus]

This may be simple questions. Do you need to install vbulletin onto a server? Do you need to host your own site to be able to use vbullettin? or does a hosting company have that as an option that you can use?
You would need to set vBulletin up yourself, either on your own server or on a paid host. You would also need to pay for your own vBulletin license. There are free alternatives, although they tend to be... not always great.

[blazinbee]

Thanks to the both of you! I have more questions but I don't wish to :threadj:. I'm a beginner and in interested in setting up a website with users/forums using vBulletin. I'll take that discussion to Tech Support.

[Schooby]

Fred...

[serra]

Fred...

yeah Wilma???