Heyas
I've been considering the change from phpBB over to vBulletin. Well I've got a few questions:
1. When adding "modifications" (hacks) is the process similar to phpBB? If not, is it easy to pick up? Is there any "examples" to get an idea of the process? I'm reading about v3.5 and the "plugin" system, which everyone seems to say is simple, but can you still install "hacks" for 3.0.X on it as well? From what I could see over at vbulletin.org, there's not a heckuva lot available for the beta's yet. (OK I guess #1 had several questions in it)
2. I'm currently using Powweb as my hosting provider. They limit the number of dbase queries to (I believe) 72,000 queries per hour. What is the average queries/user ratio on a "fresh install" of both 3.0.X and 3.5.0?
3. You mention that a test board may be set up, but that it must block access to general users. Can I assume that I am allowed to invite a few select users to test out features on the test board for bug finds/thoughts/opinions? Or am I allowed only 1 login/pass (my own)? (strange question, but I don't want to risk losing my license if I fork out $160 for it).
4. What are the overall bennifits of switching over to vB from phpBB? (no I don't mean "you get access to vbulletin.org as well as support" because I have access to phpbbhacks as well as phpBB). What I guess I'm trying to figure out is, is it a more secure solution? What features does it offer that phpBB doesn't offer? Does it run more efficiently? Is it more administrator-friendly/developer-friendly?
Thanks for your input!
KidneyBoy
I've been considering the change from phpBB over to vBulletin. Well I've got a few questions:
1. When adding "modifications" (hacks) is the process similar to phpBB? If not, is it easy to pick up? Is there any "examples" to get an idea of the process? I'm reading about v3.5 and the "plugin" system, which everyone seems to say is simple, but can you still install "hacks" for 3.0.X on it as well? From what I could see over at vbulletin.org, there's not a heckuva lot available for the beta's yet. (OK I guess #1 had several questions in it)
2. I'm currently using Powweb as my hosting provider. They limit the number of dbase queries to (I believe) 72,000 queries per hour. What is the average queries/user ratio on a "fresh install" of both 3.0.X and 3.5.0?
3. You mention that a test board may be set up, but that it must block access to general users. Can I assume that I am allowed to invite a few select users to test out features on the test board for bug finds/thoughts/opinions? Or am I allowed only 1 login/pass (my own)? (strange question, but I don't want to risk losing my license if I fork out $160 for it).
4. What are the overall bennifits of switching over to vB from phpBB? (no I don't mean "you get access to vbulletin.org as well as support" because I have access to phpbbhacks as well as phpBB). What I guess I'm trying to figure out is, is it a more secure solution? What features does it offer that phpBB doesn't offer? Does it run more efficiently? Is it more administrator-friendly/developer-friendly?
Thanks for your input!
KidneyBoy
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