UseBB

UseBB is a relatively new open source forum package written in PHP with a MySQL backend. The project has existed since October 2003 and is now slowly getting bigger. The UseBB developers have focused on ease-of-use, speed and security. UseBB can be used for several applications, such as a point of meeting for user groups, as a system to provide help and support or for more complex tasks. Distributed as open source software, there are almost no limitations on distribution and usage of UseBB.

UseBB Features (1.0)

• Easy installation wizard
• Set many configuration options during installation
• Deletes itself after installation process
• Board can be divided into an unlimited number of categories and forums
• Per-forum configuration options and permissions
• Advanced posting permissions
• An unlimited or maximum number of replies can be set per forum
• Supports the use of BBCode and smilies in posts
• Unlimited number of members possible
• Each member has his/her own personal profile page
• Many profile fields possible (such as ICQ#, location, etc.)
• Supports off-site avatars
• Moderators can be set per forum
• Can move/close/reopen/delete topics
• Can edit/delete posts
• Can post/edit/delete/ sticky topics
• Set various configuration options
• Create/edit/delete categories and forums
• Prune forums (topics) and members
• Send newsletters to members
• Set up smilies and word censors
• Edit/delete members
• Ban by membername, e-mail address or IP address
• Powerful cross-forum search engine
• Topic subscriptions via e-mail
• Built-in frequently asked questions
• Active topics listing (in HTML and RSS format)
• UseBB uses seperated HTML and PHP for optimal performance
• UseBB Interface can be modified and translated using templates and language packs
  Default templates use standards compliant XHTML 1.0 and CSS

UseBB Links

Official UseBB web site