Which software does this BB use?

user4 · 11 Nov 2006, 12:37 AM

I am just curious, what "bulletin board software" does this site use?

David · 11 Nov 2006, 01:53 AM

**CyberSmurf** · 13 Nov 2006, 12:49 AM

I believe that it is version 2.3.3 .
    http://www.emaildiscussions.com/show...threadid=17796
Edwin has opted for forum stability rather than chasing the latest bells and whistles.

***Edwin*** · 13 Nov 2006, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by CyberSmurf
I believe that it is version 2.3.3 .
    http://www.emaildiscussions.com/show...threadid=17796
Edwin has opted for forum stability rather than chasing the latest bells and whistles.

Yes and no. It's version 2.x. I always implement the latest security fixes as they're announced. In case you're wondering why there's no vBulletin "tagline" in the forum footer like many forums have - well, that's because I've paid the license fee to remove it.

Bamb0 · 14 Nov 2006, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by CyberSmurf
I believe that it is version 2.3.3 .
    http://www.emaildiscussions.com/show...threadid=17796
Edwin has opted for forum stability rather than chasing the latest bells and whistles.

Yes Edwin is very smart in this manner

This site runs better than most vb3.6.3 sites so there is NO NEED to upgrade....

Good work Edwin

btn · 14 Nov 2006, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bamb0
This site runs better than most vb3.6.3 sites

Indeed.

I also appreciate that there are no giant avatars or image-based signatures that bog down page load times. Thanks.

user4 · 14 Nov 2006, 10:51 PM

Hey Edwin!

As there is no trial version of vBulletin, there are some questions, perhaps you can answer better, as i am considering to buy this sw

- Is it possible to modify "Poll" as so to include "correct answer". Basically, I want to make it a quiz-taking software. (At least I couldn't find any other robust sw that could do my job)

- Is there user rating system (or easy to create such)? Something like..
* Other users can give rating/feedback
* User gets +1 rating while participating in a poll with "correct answer" & -1 with wrong "answer"

- Do we get to completely customize vBulletin, change code and so on.

Bamb0 · 15 Nov 2006, 04:03 AM

No there isnt a trial available but you can setup a demo which lasts 24hrs.

You can pretty much see everything on the demo as your the admin.. (Demo uses latest version)

Its too bad vbulletin doesnt have a free version like the others do,this is the BEST out there i think it might help them rack in sales... (Upgrade to a better paid version) They could probably use VBULLETIN LITE and offer that free..

***Edwin*** · 15 Nov 2006, 06:45 AM

I can't answer a lot of those questions - the whole reason for staying with version 2 of vBulletin is to keep things super-simple. While they might be "nice" for one reason or another, this site doesn't actually need many bells and whistles - the conversations are the key point!

You can definitely customise anything you like, but the downside (if you start modifying the code) is that the next time you upgrade (for security patches for instance) you run the risk of overwriting your modifications or having them clash with the updated routines.

11 Nov 2006, 12:37 AM	#1
user4 Essential Contributor Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 221	Which software does this BB use? I am just curious, what "bulletin board software" does this site use?

11 Nov 2006, 01:53 AM	#2
David Ultimate Contributor Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Canada. Posts: 10,355	vBulletin

13 Nov 2006, 12:49 AM	#3
CyberSmurf Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: British Columbia Posts: 4,011	I believe that it is version 2.3.3 .     http://www.emaildiscussions.com/show...threadid=17796 Edwin has opted for forum stability rather than chasing the latest bells and whistles.

14 Nov 2006, 10:51 PM	#7
user4 Essential Contributor Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 221	Hey Edwin! As there is no trial version of vBulletin, there are some questions, perhaps you can answer better, as i am considering to buy this sw - Is it possible to modify "Poll" as so to include "correct answer". Basically, I want to make it a quiz-taking software. (At least I couldn't find any other robust sw that could do my job) - Is there user rating system (or easy to create such)? Something like.. * Other users can give rating/feedback * User gets +1 rating while participating in a poll with "correct answer" & -1 with wrong "answer" - Do we get to completely customize vBulletin, change code and so on.

15 Nov 2006, 04:03 AM	#8
Bamb0 Master of the @ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 1,873	No there isnt a trial available but you can setup a demo which lasts 24hrs. You can pretty much see everything on the demo as your the admin.. (Demo uses latest version) Its too bad vbulletin doesnt have a free version like the others do,this is the BEST out there i think it might help them rack in sales... (Upgrade to a better paid version) They could probably use VBULLETIN LITE and offer that free..

15 Nov 2006, 06:45 AM	#9
*Edwin* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: UK Posts: 3,118	I can't answer a lot of those questions - the whole reason for staying with version 2 of vBulletin is to keep things super-simple. While they might be "nice" for one reason or another, this site doesn't actually need many bells and whistles - the conversations are the key point! You can definitely customise anything you like, but the downside (if you start modifying the code) is that the next time you upgrade (for security patches for instance) you run the risk of overwriting your modifications or having them clash with the updated routines.