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. You can use UseBB with any of these Linux web hosts.

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