Why SMF?

[sunrex]

Why not MyBB or something similar?.

I just don't understand why so many people seem to be using SMF over the other forum softwares out there.

[Open Source]

Re: Why SMF?

Because of the numerous features, cost, and performance.

[sunrex]

Re: Why SMF?

But MyBB is free

[Open Source]

Re: Why SMF?

So is SMF...I will check out MyBB, but so far SMF has suited us well.

[caryb]

Re: Why SMF?

+1 for SMF I use it on a couple of my forums & it works great.

Cary

[claydoh]

Re: Why SMF?

I see smf on more forums out there these days, so they must be putting out something people like setting up and using

[RealG187]

Re: Why SMF?

Because of the numerous features, cost, and performance.

Have you considered phpbb?

But I dont think the forum needs to switch since it works. But if you would want to switch would all the topics still be here?

[claydoh]

Re: Why SMF?

you would have to find something to convert the database information and format over to one that that the new software uses. Which sometimes means paying someone to do it if there is no ready conversion tool. Often all you can 'import' is user info so logins are not lost

[Open Source]

Re: Why SMF?

This forum was initially started using phpbb, but I switched it to smf due to the larger assortment of features available.

Thanks

[RealG187]

Re: Why SMF?

Was switching to SMF easy? Did you have to convert anything?

[Open Source]

Re: Why SMF?

Yes, there was some conversion necessary, however, as I recall, it was builtin to SMF's installation package. Typically when switching between forum software, a conversion piece is necessary.