When it comes to forum packages, there are a great deal of easy to install open source solutions that aren’t going to cost you a dime. YaBBSE is one of the longest running bulletin boards out there. It is also the seed from which the Simple Machines Forum (SMF) package was developed. Compared to YaBBSE phpBB is much more popular these days, but a lot of folks enjoy the software that they are used to and that is why YaBBSE is still the choice of so many. Provided that you are skilled at keeping your server protected, ie a veteran of the forum modding world who would know your way around the YaBBSE index php file, then this could be a decent choice, but it must be noted that due to its age, the software certainly has some drawbacks that are important to understand.
The primary concern for most who would otherwise run YaBBSE is that the program has some regrettable security holes which make it easier for would be trouble makers to exploit the software if one is not careful. This cross site scripting security hole in YaBBSE index leaves the site open to issues that need to be addressed right away if one plans to run this forum software. So long as the operator feels comfortable addressing this security flaw and fixing it themselves, then it can be a rewarding experience to run YaBBSE, one of the most beloved bulletin board packages on the net to date.
Installation of this package is quite simple and is best performed after making sure that you have at least one MySQL database available on your account. Since some hosts limit the number of databases available to you, ensure that you have this first.
Next, log into Fantastico on your web server and select YaBBSE beneath the category ‘Discussion Boards’ in the list of selections along the left hand side of your screen. You’ll select your version and hit New Installation. After reading the Terms of Service, tick the box to accept them and click Continue. Now, select the domain name upon which you wish to install YaBBSE and below this, there is a box where you can choose to install the package in its own directory or place it on the root of your domain. The difference is that if you want your domain name itself to load the YaBBSE forum, you leave this blank for root. Otherwise, users will need to navigate to the directory you have chosen.
Example: If you have chosen to install the script a directory named ‘bulletinboard’ and your domain is www.YourDomainName then users will need to visit http://www.YourDomainName.com/bulletinboard to access your YaBBSE installation.
Now, put in a user name and password for your administrator access account on YaBBSE. It is best not to use ‘admin’ because this is a popular login name and easy for a malicious hacker to discover. Another name (that you will easily remember) would be best. Your email address, personal name (alias or real name) and name of your site are the next fields to fill in. After this, the MySQL database will be configured for you and Fantastico will show you how to access your installation of this script. Click Finish Installation to finalize your choices and install the program.
That’s all you need to do and now YaBBSE is on your server! Be sure to log in under your administrator account and configure your board how you would like it to function.
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