I wanna find a hosting that support PHP/MySql.
And I really wanna know where can I download free UBB boards?

Ash.

Almost every modern webhost will support PHP/MySQL, that is a fairly standard requirement. As far as free UBB boards, well you can't because UBB is not a free software package. There are other message boards available like phpBB that are free for download though.

You can purchase and download threads at www.ubbcentral.com.

I would reccomend Vertexhost:
http://www.vertexhost.com
Not only can you install phpBB from the control panel (it's listed under Install Bb), there is also an option to install InvisionBoard, which also looks really nice (it's hidden in Script Libraries). BTW, speaking about InvisionBoard, did it used to be free but not anymore? Because it's listed as free @ Hotscripts.com, and it's in my control panel (version 1.3), but their site is plugging version 2.0 and it is certainly not free. Maybe they've changed their licensing agreements. But once again, I reccomend Vertexhost because the control panel can install two very good bb programs for you. If you need more, go to:
http://www.hotscripts.com/PHP/Scripts_and_Programs/Discussion_Boards/index.html

I have a hosting client (which is now on vertex) which now uses Invision. It's very nice. It is free - but they have "paid" versions which come with support etc.....

They call it a free trial - but it's pretty much fully functional:
[]You are about to download the free trial version of Invision Power Board. Although this version is fully functional you must understand the limits of the free trial offer:

* Absolutely no technical support, including installation assistance, is provided for the free trial download. Technical support is provided for those purchasing the software by email, live chat, and telephone 365 days a year.

* Your forum, although perfectly functional, will display a small notice at the bottom of the page that it is a free trial download.

* Certain advanced features of the software (subscriptions manager, spell checker, chat service, etc.) may not be available in the free trial option as these require additional modules to operate that are only available to licence holders.

* You can purchase a license to Invision Power Board at any time to download addons and request support and the upgrade from the free trial version is quick and easy. [/]


But I think they are trying to ease away from the free model and get people to pay for it.

Threads is a better value in my opinion. I'll have to consider if I want to do free new threads installs to hosting customers. Might be better than seeing them go to PHPbb or Invision.

[]JoshPet said:
You can purchase and download threads at www.ubbcentral.com. [/]
Is it free?

You can purchase and download ubbthreads at www.ubbcentral.com.


Free? No - UBB.Threads is a professional product. It costs $229.

There is a free trial/demo available.

Josh, maybe that's not a bad idea, including Threads w/some hosting plans. You would own the licenses and charge a premium. Not that I need it I've got too many licenses anyways. It would be like Infopop w/ their hosting. Clearly their plans don't even compare to Vertexhost's, but the premium is for the BB

[]JoshPet said:
You can purchase and download ubbthreads at www.ubbcentral.com.


Free? No - UBB.Threads is a professional product. It costs $229.

There is a free trial/demo available. [/]
Well,I don't know is it allowed
But I think some website will put the files in the website to let visitors download
Are there any websites have UBB boards to download?
And $229 is quite expensive why manyone will buy it?

Ash.

Well stealing software is illegal.

Are you familiar with piracy laws?

Civil action against piracy can reward the copyright holder with as much as $150,000 for each illegal copy, plus there can be criminal charges as well, resulting in a $250,000 fine or jail for 5 years... or both.

Please review our Rules. Asking for illegal copies of things will get you in trouble.

Alternatively, you can download a free trial version Here

I think our friend ash should stick with phpBB, or any other FREE bb software. Seriously, go to Hotscripts.com. I love that site

Hi Everyone
Well,I wanna know
Are there any great forum(s) are silimar/same to UBB boards?
UBB boards are really great

Sorry ash but good programs get coded by Humans not elves.. so actual, people put their hard eaerned time and energy into writing a good program and deserve to be paid for their time. There are ones out there that are ok but nothing is as good as a paid for program. you should try phpbb.

And I wanna know
how many forums are there?(Like phpBB)
And are there any FREE servers that support PHP/MySQL?

I don't know - but you're asking this at a UBB.Threads developer site - so we're only going to discuss UBB.Threads related items here.

well---
ok,I wanna know how many tybe of forums are there "in the world"?

227

Actually 228.

[]JoshPet said:
Actually 228. [/]
Well,can you list some of them?
I want one forum that's seems like UBB boards
Or...anyway I need it in the forum:
I can put links on the left of the forum
I want staffs can have different colors
I want the who's online on the top(Like UBB board,because phpBB is the bottom,so almost no one can see)
Have a great index(like UBB boards)
Thanks a lot!

Ash.

Well - this is an infopop affiliated site and I make my living off doing UBB.Threads work - we don't have any reason or need to promote competitors.

That's like calling Ford and asking them to tell you about all the different Chevys.

There are no substitutes for great software.

OK
so can you give me some examples of the forums

Yeeesh! Free software, free hosting..... you got free internet service too I bet. Was your computer free? I suppose when you order a cheeseburger at McD's you expect it to be free as well?! Dude, do a search for free forums at http://www.google.com . Hey, don't worry, it's FREE!

Well,
OK I change the question
So...are there any FREE server support PHP/MySQL?

www.freeservers.com

Mind you.. you get what you pay for with web hosting.

No,it isn't free
But I remember I have found one really free server that support PHP/MySql before
I just remember the domain is withing "cool"

Ash.

I have my forum for 9 months wit www.inmotionhosting.com
They have an excellent customer service, PHP, my Sql, 1.6GB storage capacity and 70GB bandwidth per month.

Server is very reliable worldwire and has good access speed even for downloading lager movie files. $ 19.95 per month.

Forum URL: http://www.panfluteforumm.org