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Originally Posted by RichieBoy67

#1 - What is the difference, pros' cons from using this instead of media wiki?

1. Syntax: If you use MediaWiki, your users will have to learn a whole new syntax to create articles. In VaultWiki, they can continue using BB-Codes.
2. User Base: VaultWiki is a vBulletin addon so your users don't need to register separately for your wiki, and you don't need to install a separate user bridge. Permissions are handled by vBulletin's usergroups, so you don't need to learn how to set up any new rights systems.
3. Comments System: VaultWiki allows users to comment on your articles. In MediaWiki, there is only one comment post for each article -- multiple users contribute to it.
4. Integrated Search: VaultWiki's search is handled by vBulletin's search engine. In MediaWiki, this is only possible with a separate bridge; otherwise, searches are handled by a different script.
5. Style Integration: VaultWiki's pages are displayed in your forum style and layout. MediaWiki might only do this if you installed a separate bridge. VaultWiki's style and layout can be modified using the familiar vBulletin admin interfaces.
6. Updates: With VaultWiki, you only need to maintain vBulletin and VaultWiki. Otherwise, you have to maintain MediaWiki, vBulletin, and a bridge (if used).
7. Performance: MediaWiki has historically been slow on the average user's server.
8. More: There are a lot more differences, especially in the paid version, but I'm not allowed to post them in this forum.