vbHome (lite) - your vBulletin(powered) main homepage

vbHome (lite) 4.2 Released (coded for vBulletin 2 only)
[high]vbHome (lite)[/high] will create a vBulletin(powered) homepage for your web site.
The advantage of this script is that you can interact better your web site with vBulletin. Fully customizable through vBulletin templates, it's very easy to achieve any look or web design you want.
[high]You like the vB.org main homepage? With a little editing of vbHome (lite), you can achieve the same look.[/high]

Important Update
[high]Please update your footer link to the new web site:[/high]
cpublisher.com
The old link (teckwizards.com) has expired.
Thank you.

[high]Why choose vbHome (lite):[/high]
- vBulletin known stability and flexibility
- high quality php code (entirely original, not ripped)
- true XHTML and XML compliant
- template based
- extremely easy to install (vBulletin style installer)
- easy to write your own add-ons and modules

What's Hot with vbHome (lite)
[high]Search Engine Indexer Add-On v1.4 Released[/high] [download]
This is an enhanced version of curent Search Engine Indexer, that I released here at vB.org site.
The add-on will work ONLY with vbHome (lite) 4.x.
I followed the same tradition, the script is true XHTML compliant, that's why I added the logo at the bottom.

Visit our archive to see the new look.

[high]vbHome (lite) installed at AVS Forums web site![/high]
AVS Forums is a community with over 53,500 active members (1500 online users, almost every day) and over 1,600,000 posts in a 5GB database.
They recently switched to vbHome (lite) due to the script performance.
Visit their page to have a look.

[high]vbHome (lite) is now featured at HotScripts.com.[/high]
The Support Forums are open. [high]You want to see vbHome (lite) live? Go here.[/high]
I can help you on the support forums only. Other users might (and should) help you also here. However, on the forums we have several forum leaders specialized on vbHome (lite) issues that will solve your problem in no time.

[high]vbHome (lite) won the HOTM award.[/high]
Thank you for your votes and encouragements. Read more here.


New Features for vbHome (lite) 4.2
This an important release, due to performance. Here it is what is new in vbHL 4.2:

1. optimized the queries for large boards
2. added the backend.php file (XML feeder, so you can syndicate your news and forums)
3. made a new installer, easier to use

Keep in mind that the new installer is all-in-one tool.
It will let you install, uninstall, update the old threads that are not displayed correctly and also update your templates, if you upgraded your vBulletin version.
Also the [high]XML feeder[/high] will let you syndicate the news and latest forum discussions to any RSS compliant tool.
The most popular ones are Trillian and KlipFolio, but you can also import it in others.
Check the TW.com Instructions Page to see how you can set it up.

Upgrade to vbHome (lite) 4.2 (from 4.1)
Do NOT start adding crazy stuff from old vBulletin header, footer, etc. It will not work. Instead check the code changes and edit them accordingly.
Since vbHL 4.x changed completely related to the variables usage and templates code, you will need to uninstall the old version and re-install the new one. To do this, follow those steps:
1. Uninstall the current version script using [high]the OLD install[/high] file.
2. Delete all OLD files from your server.
3. Open the NEW readmefirst file and follow the instructions.

In conclusion, upgrade asap.
You don't have anymore the old file? The only version still available is v3.8.

Code Hacks
vbHome (lite) is the first hack that will have hacks made for it, here at vBulletin.org.
So go ahead and switch the "hack" button on, for vbHome (lite). The users will enjoy it. Read more at the support forums.


Copyright and Permissions - [high]ARE YOU READING THIS?[/high]
1. You [high]are NOT[/high] allowed to REMOVE or MODIFY the copyright text at the bottom of the page, or to ALTER in any way the URL links listed there.
[high]First[/high], vbHome (lite) uses vBulletin functions, so it's part of it. If you must keep the Jelsoft copyright at the bottom of your vBulletin forums, then it should be present also in vbHome (lite) page(s). The only part you can remove from the copyright is the vBulletin and vbHome (lite) version, same like in your forums.
If you paid the $600US fee to have the vBulletin copyright removed, then you have permission to remove also the vbHome (lite) text and link.
[high]Second[/high], is the time I consumed on this script to provide you with a free, reliable and performant piece of software. If you use it, all I ask in return is to leave the links intact.
Click here to see how it looks the copyright note at the bottom.
2. You [high]are NOT[/high] allowed to REDISTRIBUTE the contents of the .zip file.
3. You [high]are NOT[/high] allowed to post any parts of the code either here on the thread or somewhere else.
Basically you follow the same rules as vBulletin does, if you are not allowed to post pieces of code from vBulletin, then the same rule apply to vbHome (lite).
4. You [high]are NOT[/high] allowed to COPY ANY PARTS of the code and use it for distribution.
In other words, you can run the script for personal(web site) use only. No part of the code may be copied, altered in any way, then distributed in a different package. This includes removing any part of the code to be included in any other version or re-release.
5. You are allowed to add, remove or modify any part of the included code.

[high]If you do NOT agree, please do not install this script.[/high]
If you are not happy with the rules listed above, please feel free to install other similarly scripts that will add on your page 50-100 queries and crash your server. The code I made can cope very easy with a large amount of users online, in fact is optimized for large web sites.


Installation Tips - [high]ARE YOU READING THIS?[/high]
I have provided support to those that have had problems, that insisted that they did indeed read the help file, when in fact they did not, because when I went through the steps with them, they realized they missed something, ALWAYS.

Support will only be given to those that have thoroughly read the [high]readmefirst.htm[/high] file included with the script.
All of your questions are specifically answered in this file. If you continue to have problems, it's because:

A. You did not read the included help file.
When you read it, take the time to read every line of it, not just what you like.
B. You edited the code incorrectly.
Mixing the "BELOW ADD" with "REPLACE WITH" expressions is inadmissible, that's English, not Chinese.
C. You were in a rush to install this and missed a step.
Take a coffee or whatever you want and 30min of your free time and the script will install without a hinch.
D. All of the above.

If you want to display nice locations in your online.php file, like for example [high]Main Index[/high] and [high]Forum Main Index[/high], read more here.
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NOTE: As a thank you for using my script, please click on the INSTALL button.
You will receive updates in your e-mail, whenever I add new features to it and it will let me evaluate better the quality of my hacks.
Also post a reply with your comments. Your opinion is important to me.

BEFORE YOU ASK A QUESTION, SEARCH THE THREAD OR THE SUPPORT FORUMS.
[high]I will not answer anymore to any questions in this thread, that's why we have forums.[/high]
CANNOT GET THE LATEST VERSION? CLEAR YOUR BROWSER TEMP FILES.
[high]Why did you scrolled down without reading the copyright??[/high] Scroll up and read the copyright. Thanks.

Important Update
[high]Please update your footer link to the new web site:[/high]
cpublisher.com
The old link (teckwizards.com) has expired.
Thank you.

[nokia8860]

all i have to say is when someone as cool as TECK comes in and shares all his hardwork with members of this community, it is only right that you show some respect and give credit where credit is due.

I for one am very happy to have found TECK work. Its easy to install ( I am a copy and paste guy, I know nothing of code) and best of all it works and works fast!

Keep up the good work TECK and I'll see you on v 3.4!

-joey

[LeeCHeSSS]

I second that nokia! And not only does he create awesome scripts/hacks (vbHome & vbMicrostats are my favourites!), he does not mind helping others that use his scripts; currently talking to him on MSN...

Considering that and the fact he doesn't even want a donation, make him a top bloke. All in all; well worth 2 small links at the bottom of your site.

[TECK]

please add your self to the mailing list by clicking on the Install button. that's the way i send links to the mini updates i make, like this one:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...047#post306047

in this way you stay updated.

soon, i will open my forums and i will have there a forum only for vbHome so you can discuss easier customizations and other problems. for now we use the great system provided by vBulletin.org.

all the best,
Floren Munteanu.

[TECK]

thank you guys for your words... is ok guys, i will speak to John about this issue to list somehow that is illegal to remove the 2 links or any part of the copyright.

if people continue this way, i will simply remove all my hacks and dont share nothing with anyone.
is very simple for me. trust me.
i simply dont understand what part they miss when they deliberatelly remove the copyright. nobody is forcing them to install my script.

[Tigga]

You're right Teck. I just looked over the readme file and there is a note near the top, then the copyright notice in the footer file itself. Sorry if I skipped straight to the instructions instead of reading the notes at the top. I'm not trying to argue with you here or start any bs because I really like your script and I think you do great work, but I don't appreciate being called a liar either. Believe me, if I wanted to use your script that bad without putting the copyright notice, there are plenty of programs out there to crack the password. Instead I went back to read the thread to find out why the new version was asking for a password. After I saw the copyright statement there, I went back to my readme file, saw what was supposed to be in the footer, and corrected it. Again, if I didn't have respect for you and your work, I would have simply cracked the password and installed the new version without the copyright notice. Instead I corrected the problem and apologized to you for my mistake.

[hankster]

I would like to get a password for vbhomelite as I would like to try it.

[TECK]

i took a further step plur, when i encrypted my zip file and make sure that it cannot be decrypted with the "toys" offered on the net.. go ahead and decrypt it.
and i dont call you a liar. the fact is that you deliberatelly removed the links on my script but not on vBulletin's. at least you could it leave only the vBulletin one, just the name. but it wasnt good enough.

also if you continue to use my current script that you have, the links and copyright must stay there, orelse you will have to take it off your server.
well, i'm sorry, but i dont change my mind.

regards.

[TECK]

hankster, please post a website URL with vBulletin installed on it and i will pm you the password.
thank you.

[TECK]

Just a warning, if I find out that some password holders deliberatelly distribute the script without my permission, i will remove the files.
anyway, this is just temporary until i have my forums open. then, it will be a members area where they can download their vbHL goodies.

[hankster]

Teck, You have a PM