What are the main benefits to going with wwwthreads rather than vb?

Also do you have spell check?

This subject was discussed several times. Search the word vbulletin and you'll find some interesting threads.

My 20 cents: I tried several packages. I was about to be the champ in licences archive []/w3timages/icons/smile.gif[/] Each time I was attracted by the advertised features and convinced after some quick experiences. But each time, my deception was great when I go deeply in the package.

You'll find a lot of the w3threads features in other packages, but what it is specific to w3t, beyond the big list of its features, are the hidden ones :

- We always have some specfic needs. The code is so well written and documented such that you have not to be a coder to hack it.
- The high quality of hacks submitted by several users
- High level and quick support from the users and from Scream (also know as speedy Scream []/w3timages/icons/smile.gif[/] )
- Quick development process and quick bug fixes
- Easy integration with other packages (cf LinkSQL)
- The choice between PHP and a Perl version
- Ownership of the licence, not a lease
- ...

In one sentence: A lot of hidden features et no hidden costs!

what is the min version of php for the php version?

PHP 4+ is prefered but there are several users using PHP3. Not sure on an exact version. You can download the PHP demo to give it a test run with your version of PHP.