Not sure why this is a problem. What I would like is to have VB in server directory "vb" with the index.php showing the forums. Indeed that is how I have it.

When I install VBP - I would like it in directory "portal" with index.php showing the portal. The other directories would remain where they are.

I can then make my home page work how I like by redirecting it or using SSI etc.

Two directories - two index.phps? Why is this a problem any more than having index.php in the admin directory and the mods directory?

The Portal is just a news display tool with a few other things. At least that what I want it to be.

Then I can install it with no impact - test it out without disturbing my live BB (but on the same site as I only have one) and remove it if I like with no impact.

i don't know about php, but i know that default.htm(l) overrides index.htm(l), is it the same in php?

Simply put you can put it where ever you want it as long as you set the paths up properly . Just can't put into the same directory as is without additional hacking. I've had four different installs using the same vBulletin at the same time, including an install from a different server.

I was under the assumption that users.. like yourself were wanting to use this as a front page.. or your index page..

if not wajones is correct insaying you can put it wherever...

you want to create a folder called buttmunch in your root.. along with your forums in the root, it will just take some changing around to make sure that all the paths were correctly and then you are set.. and can do redirection through whatever means that you want too.

Anything and everything is possible, if you have the time and know how.. I have none :)

what is this VPortal?

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vBPortal or PHPPortal is a front end interface with the vbulletin. To see it in action check out PHPPortals.com or my site NitroSim.com