Free VBulletin

[Shuin]

Is there a VBulletin for free? Why exactly do we have to pay just to download a Hack or Install a Software? I asked that question to Vbulletin.com & they said that it's because of the Customer Support.But what if we dont need customer support?

Also what is VBulletin Lite is that FREE?

I really like VBulletin.But Im a student that cannot pay that ammount of money.& it's Yearly! I would understand if it were ONCE IN A LIFE TIME.I know I sound kinda crazy or stupid.But I think VBulletin in order to attract more customers they shoud be open to different opinions,risks & making their services or scripts available to everyone not for a few.

[amykhar]

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?s=&threadid=50294

Shuin, above I have linked an entire thread discussing that very issue :)

Amy

[filburt1]

Jelsoft is a business. Like all businesses, they must make a profit to survive. If you can't afford the cost of vBulletin, you should use a freely available alternative such as Invision or phpBB.

[Gary King]

Also, you CAN purchase vBulletin with a one-time payment, but you just don't get any support or are able to download hacks, files, etc. unless you renew it.

[Erwin]

Why can't I get Windows XP for free, now that you mention it? Or my car? Or my house? I need a place to live you know. :) You see, Jelsoft is a business, and the programmers of vBulletin need to eat and support their family you know. :)

[N!ck]

I know someone who got Windows XP for free. :D

[Gary King]

Today at 11:46 AM N!ck said this in Post #6 (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?postid=399411#post399411)
I know someone who got Windows XP for free. :D

There are a lot of people who did, which, of course, is illegal.

[filburt1]

I'm theoretically going to get it for free for filling out a MS Developer survey. I can also get it and other MS stuff at school (CDs only) ranging from $10 (Office X) to $25 (VS.net) at school.

[Zachery]

i got mine for free(2000pro/server/advanced server 2003 server XP), its from the school :D

msdn licenses rule :D

[CharlieS]

I understand that Jelsoft has to make money - but Invision makes mony too - they are a company too.

They don't charge for the forums - and give free basic support - yet still seem to have a quick dev cycle.

[Gary King]

It has been said many times, and I'll say it again: if you don't want to buy vBulletin, you could always use an alternative like Invision, or phpBB ;)

[filburt1]

And with that, thread closed. :)