phpBB2 – excellent forum software
phpBB2 is a popular forum software written in PHP. It stores data in a database and supports multiple database systems including MySQL, MSSQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Firebird, SQLite and others. Currently phpBB2 is no longer supported by the official vendor of the script, as a new version (phpBB3) has been released. However many users still prefer phpBB2 and there are many unofficial support sites, which continue supporting phpBB2.
At FreeHostia you can use the integrated 1-click installer (Elefante installer) to install phpBB2 directly from within your web hosting control panel. The Elefante installer includes over 40 free open-source PHP scripts, including phpBB2 and phpBB3 available to free hosting users as well as paid hosting users.
phpBB2 is widely used because of its intuitive admin interface and many community features. Forums are organized in categories and access to each category can be defined by the admin of the forum. Users can be organized in groups and forum access could be given to individual users or entire groups.
In addition to the basic features included with the default installation, there are many MODs, which can be applied to phpBB2. MODs are modifications developed by the community, which improve certain aspects of the functionality of phpBB2 or add additional functionality to the forum platform.
phpBB2 could also be personalized by modifying the layout – either by editing the default subSilver theme through the admin CP or by installing new themes, which you can find and download (usually free) at the many phpBB2 support sites.
There are also language pack (over 40 different languages), which could be installed to translate phpBB2 to your native language.
You can get free phpBB2 hosting at FreeHostia by filling in our order form and choosing phpBB2 from the pre-installed scripts drop-down menu. If you already have a hosting account with FreeHostia, simply use the Elefante installer (Web tools > Elefante free scripts) to install phpBB2.
