Hello there!!<br />
My next project is to make a website for penpallers and swappers who love to exchange snail mail.<br />
I have experience with doing html/css aswell as a little javascript. I've made tons of these sites, but I feel it's time to move on to something new.<br />
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I would like to make a forum where people can post or work with a login, to make everything more secure. As you might know, sites like Bravenet etc. give free scripts for forums/chat etc. Well, I want something like this, but without the ads and made by myself. Is there any way I can make a forum without using server based script? Can anyone give me advice on how to do this? And if it's not possible, what programs/software/script should I use best?<!--content-->This all depends what you actually need from your bulletin board. I would recommend using one that works with PHP and also has a MySQL backend. Here's a list...<br />
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<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.phpbb.com">http://www.phpbb.com</a><!-- m --><br />
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.invisionboard.com">http://www.invisionboard.com</a><!-- m --><br />
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.woltlab.de">http://www.woltlab.de</a><!-- m --><br />
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.mercuryboard.com">http://www.mercuryboard.com</a><!-- m --><br />
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.yabb.info">http://www.yabb.info</a><!-- m --><br />
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Also if you wish they are some CGI/Perl bulleting boards there...<br />
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<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.ikonboard.com">http://www.ikonboard.com</a><!-- m --><br />
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.yabbforum.com">http://www.yabbforum.com</a><!-- m --><br />
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Note: These are all FREE forum programs.<br />
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You can also make one of your own. You do need a very good knowledge of your selected program though. For example, PHP, Perl/CGI, ASP or others. Making one in JavaScript as you know is impossible.<!--content-->no, you cant make a forum without using a server side language. sorry.<br />
server side langs are actually PROGRAMMING languages, and JS, VBS,etc. are just scripting languages. PHP really isnt that hard once you get crackin, but I recommend using a free forum rather than spending countless hours making your own.<!--content-->Yes, morrowasted is right (for once) server side languages ARE a programming languages. Im sure you can find a free forum that is compatible with your needs, or buy low-cost forum code that works great! have fun with your site and good luck.<!--content-->PHP is really not all that hard, and if you have a server which support php then there are pre-written scripts which can do what you are looking for. But you need to take the step and switch to a server side platform. PHP with mySql database is excellent. other option is looking for CGI scripts (perl5) which are also available in aboundance. If you have a windows server then asp is good.<!--content-->
I got that right as well there guys. 
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My next project is to make a website for penpallers and swappers who love to exchange snail mail.<br />
I have experience with doing html/css aswell as a little javascript. I've made tons of these sites, but I feel it's time to move on to something new.<br />
<br />
I would like to make a forum where people can post or work with a login, to make everything more secure. As you might know, sites like Bravenet etc. give free scripts for forums/chat etc. Well, I want something like this, but without the ads and made by myself. Is there any way I can make a forum without using server based script? Can anyone give me advice on how to do this? And if it's not possible, what programs/software/script should I use best?<!--content-->This all depends what you actually need from your bulletin board. I would recommend using one that works with PHP and also has a MySQL backend. Here's a list...<br />
<br />
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.phpbb.com">http://www.phpbb.com</a><!-- m --><br />
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.invisionboard.com">http://www.invisionboard.com</a><!-- m --><br />
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.woltlab.de">http://www.woltlab.de</a><!-- m --><br />
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.mercuryboard.com">http://www.mercuryboard.com</a><!-- m --><br />
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.yabb.info">http://www.yabb.info</a><!-- m --><br />
<br />
Also if you wish they are some CGI/Perl bulleting boards there...<br />
<br />
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.ikonboard.com">http://www.ikonboard.com</a><!-- m --><br />
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.yabbforum.com">http://www.yabbforum.com</a><!-- m --><br />
<br />
Note: These are all FREE forum programs.<br />
<br />
You can also make one of your own. You do need a very good knowledge of your selected program though. For example, PHP, Perl/CGI, ASP or others. Making one in JavaScript as you know is impossible.<!--content-->no, you cant make a forum without using a server side language. sorry.<br />
server side langs are actually PROGRAMMING languages, and JS, VBS,etc. are just scripting languages. PHP really isnt that hard once you get crackin, but I recommend using a free forum rather than spending countless hours making your own.<!--content-->Yes, morrowasted is right (for once) server side languages ARE a programming languages. Im sure you can find a free forum that is compatible with your needs, or buy low-cost forum code that works great! have fun with your site and good luck.<!--content-->PHP is really not all that hard, and if you have a server which support php then there are pre-written scripts which can do what you are looking for. But you need to take the step and switch to a server side platform. PHP with mySql database is excellent. other option is looking for CGI scripts (perl5) which are also available in aboundance. If you have a windows server then asp is good.<!--content-->
I got that right as well there guys. <!--content-->