I want to create a mysql and php forum.. need advice

Hi,
I want to create a forum to put on my site.. it doesnt have
to be very complicated - it can be as simple as this one
http://boards.gapyear.com
http://boards.gapyear.com but
I want it to be fully integrated into my site (so would prefer not
to use phpbb etc).
I'm using phpmyadmin and Im not too hot on mysql or php (but
am willing to learn!) so was wondering if anyone knows of a really
good tutorial to talk me through the processes of setting up such a
forum?
Would appreciate any advice.

Lou28 wrote:
> Hi,
> I want to create a forum to put on my site.. it doesnt
have to be very
> complicated - it can be as simple as this one
http://boards.gapyear.com
>
http://boards.gapyear.com but
I want it to be fully integrated into my site (so
> would prefer not to use phpbb etc).
> I'm using phpmyadmin and Im not too hot on mysql or php
(but am willing to
> learn!) so was wondering if anyone knows of a really
good tutorial to talk me
> through the processes of setting up such a forum?
>
> Would appreciate any advice.
>
The people who make the free forums (phpBB or SMF for
example) do it for
free in there own time and are experts in there field. They
need to be,
forums are complicated and prone to being hacked, so security
is your
number one concern.
Most can be integrated into your site with a bit of work, but
thats much
less work than creating your forum.
Steve

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