here is a summary for all!
hi,
I dont quite agree with the fact that open source software(i.e free stuff) dont give you your monies worth. There are good free forum software like PHPBB and SMB which are good forum software with ample support and are very very popular and the best part is you can customize them they way you want them to be.
So, this is what i think you should do:
1) get a domain name.
2) get a web host-- I would suggest a linux based one because it is most cost effective and is bread and cheese when running PHP( most forum softwares are based on PHP)
3) download a free forum software like PHPBB( Vbulletin is fine too).
4) Customize the software as you wish.
Total Cost: Not more than $30( if traffic assumed is moderate i.e under 1GB/month)
I can help you setup everything. I do it professionally so do contact me if you need to.
pranavsbhat [at] gmail [dot] com is my mail id. You can also send me a PM via this message board.
Thanks and all the best!!
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