MyBulletinBoard

Infobox Software
name = MyBulletinBoard



caption = A default installation of MyBB
developer = The MyBB Group
latest_release_version = 1.4.2 (Updated)
latest_release_date = September 17, 2008
platform = Web / PHP / SQL
language = multilingual [ [http://mybboard.net/downloads/translations MyBB Translation Downloads] MyBB Group. (2008). Retrieved 15th May 2008.]
genre = Forum software
license = [http://www.mybboard.net/about/license Other]
website = [http://www.mybboard.net/ www.mybboard.net]

MyBulletinBoard (abbreviation: MyBB) is a freeware [ [http://mybboard.net/about/license MyBB EULA] MyBB Group. (2008). Retrieved 15th May 2008.] , visible source bulletin board system software package developed by the MyBB Group. It is written in PHP, using MySQL databases to store data [ [http://mybboard.net/features/more-features MyBB Feature List] MyBB Group. (2008). Retrieved 15th May 2008.] .

Features [ [http://mybboard.net/features/more-features MyBB Feature List] MyBB Group. (2008). Retrieved 15th May 2008.]

General Features

*Unlimited number of members, forums, posts, threads, attachments, etc.
*MySQL Fulltext search capabilities (MySQL 4.1+).
*Customizable via a templates and theme system.
*Available in multiple languages.
*Developed in PHP, compatible with MySQL database servers.

Member Features

*User control panel.
*Custom profiles and settings per user.
*Custom profile fields.
*Private messaging system with tracking and multiple folders.
*Reputation system.
*Signatures, avatars, buddy and ignore lists and forum subscriptions.

Posting Features

*Attach multiple files to a single post.
*Automatic thumbnail generation for attached images.
*Clickable smilies and BB Code.
*Quick moderation options for moderators.
*Email notification of new posts.
*Create polls with multiple options and attach them to threads.
*Multi-quote (quote multiple posts in one reply).

Thread Display Features

*Threaded or linear viewing modes.
*View a printable version of any thread.
*Subscribe to threads or add them to a favorite threads list.
*Send threads to others via email.
*Quick reply.
*Report posts to moderators.

Moderation Features

*Management of moderator's permissions.
*Logging of all moderation activities.
*Open, close, stick and unstick threads.
*Move, copy merge or split threads.
*Inline moderation.
*Customizable moderation options.

Administration Features

*Manage forum announcements.
*Manage permissions (Usergroups, forums, administrators and moderators).
*Manage smilies, custom BB code, post icons, bad word filters etc.
*User management.
*User Banning (IP address, email address, username or timed).
*Maintenance tasks.

Miscellaneous

*Who's online list.
*Event based calendar with private and public events.
*Customizable F.A.Q.
*Members listing and member profile views.
*List of the forum moderation staff.
*Forum statistics page.

External links

* [http://www.mybboard.net MyBB Homepage] , including full documentation
* [http://www.opensourcecms.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=2124&Itemid=159 Demonstration Example of MyBulletinBoard]

References