How do  I set up a message board?

Hi, I'd like to add a message board to my site similar to
this one...
http://forums.livewire-records.com/list.php?f=1
I've never done one before, so does anyone know the easiest
way to do this? I don't know php so I don't want to have to work it
up from scratch. Is there some kind of "plug and play" way to put
up a message board?

Well, there are arguments for each. phpBB tends to be the
most popular with arguably the largest community. However, it's
previous version was very susceptible to hacks because it was so
common although that was one of the areas they drastically improved
on by completely rewriting their script from the ground up for
version 3. I would say their Admin CP is one of the better looking
ones.
Simple Machines has a fairly strong community as well. They
are in the process of going from version 1 to 2 right now which
marks some major improvements. This project is *not* open-source
even though it is free to download and use.
myBB I would say right now has the most to gain from a new
version. Their Admin CP is the worst of the 3 right now, although
the next version currently in beta does show a lot more promise for
this board. They are open-source like phpBB and the community is
good.
So just to simplify what I stated. phpBB is the only one that
has completed their transition to the next version. Both SMF and
myBB are currently both transitioning to newer versions. All of
these have community based support. SMF is the only one of the
three that has paid services because they are the only project that
is not open-source. So they do have staff on hand if you choose to
pay for yearly support which is a plus for them. The rest expect
you to handle it on your own or ask community members for help.
My best suggestion to you since they are free is to download
and try them for yourself. They all have installers which make the
setup process fairly easy. And if they have a demo of the next
version which SMF does and myBB has a link to a demo (
http://beta.mybbfans.com/mybb_140b/
). Just ignore waiting for the registration email even though it
says you will get one. Once you register you should be able to log
in and make yourself an admin to see it for yourself.

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