want to switch from phpbb to vb

[johnny_depp]

Hi
without wasting anyone time i would like to come to the point that we are already running a warez forum on phpbb with having 4500+ active users but we are facing some difficulty in terms of operations and setting of phpbb because its a bit complicated and we are not professional coders or developers to edit mod installation..thats why decided to move to vb but before purchasing it i would like to ask that for a warez forum which one should we purchase..vb classic or vb suite and 2nd thing that if we purchase vb 4.0 then do we have to purchase the licence every year or not.... and one last thing that how can we transfer our existing database of our old forum to the new vb one
guidance will be highly appreciated

[BirdOPrey5]

From the vBulletin License Agreement:

You may not use the Software to engage in or allow others to engage in any illegal activity where the Software is accessed and used. You may not use the Software to engage in any activity that will violate the rights of third parties, including, without limitation, through the use, public display, public performance, reproduction, distribution, or modification of communications or materials that infringe copyrights, trademarks, publicity rights, privacy rights, other proprietary rights, or rights against defamation of third parties.

Read in Full Here: https://www.vbulletin.com/order/license_agreement.php

Therefore if you intend to run a Warez forum vBulletin isn't for you.

[johnny_depp]

Not a prob BirdOPrey5.thanx for the fast reply.i have another forum also which i have for helping tech relating problems and tutorials related to web development and online working.. and on that i have more then active users..this one is also on phpbb..for example if i purchase vb for this forum then what is the answer. which one should i purchase .vb classic or vb suite and 2nd thing that if we purchase vb 4.0 then do we have to purchase the licence every year or not.... and one last thing that how can we transfer our existing database of our old forum to the new vb one

[BirdOPrey5]

If you buy a VB4 license you never have to buy another VB4 license. You will have the ability to run VB4 indefinitely and have access to all VB 4.x.x versions released.

As for The Forum Classic vs. the Suite it will depend in your needs. If you don't have any use for blogs and/or a CMS system then a Forum Only license is probably sufficient.

[johnny_depp]

Thanx for the guidance ..but what about the database friend

[BirdOPrey5]

Once you purchase vBulletin you will have access to Impex which is a tool for importing other forums into vBulletin. You should be able to import phpbb without a problem. Users may have to reset their passwords after the import though.

[Max Taxable]

Originally Posted by BirdOPrey5

Once you purchase vBulletin you will have access to Impex which is a tool for importing other forums into vBulletin. You should be able to import phpbb without a problem. Users may have to reset their passwords after the import though.

I have done this before, imported a phpBB database to a new vBulletin installation, and it was easy as pie. Did it with a couple of SMF db's as well. Impex is great.

But to the OP: Personally I recommend vBulletin 3.8.x instead of the 4. You'll thank me. Alot.

[johnny_depp]

Originally Posted by Max Taxable

I have done this before, imported a phpBB database to a new vBulletin installation, and it was easy as pie. Did it with a couple of SMF db's as well. Impex is great.

But to the OP: Personally I recommend vBulletin 3.8.x instead of the 4. You'll thank me. Alot.

thanks for the guidance max can you list out some more differs for me in 4.xxx or 3.8.x if its not bother's you Thanks in advance mate :up:

[Max Taxable]

Originally Posted by johnny_depp

thanks for the guidance max can you list out some more differs for me in 4.xxx or 3.8.x if its not bother's you Thanks in advance mate :up:

I can only tell you that compared to vb3.8, vB4 is bloated, slow, complicated and I know no one who has it that is truly happy with it. It's the Windows Vista of forum board software - where they took something that was working just fine and screwed it up royally. I also know they will have to pry my 3.8 out of my cold, dead hands. I will NEVER "upgrade" to vB4. Ever.

This place and vbulletin.com are FULL of threads from people having issues with vB4. People asking if there is a way to revert to vB 3.8. Take a little look around, don't just take my opinion.

If you need a CMS get Joomla. If you need excellent forum board software get the latest version of vBulletin 3.8. Seriously.

I mean, hey Johnny. This board we're on right now is a 3.6 itself, not a 4. What's that tell ya?

[johnny_depp]

max can i have your mail adress