Server for Message Board

Chapman · 05-20-2008, 09:33 PM

I would like to set up an online message board for a small group of friends. Since there will only be a few people using it I would like to host it on my home computer, which is connected to the internet via a comcast home connection. Can some one please point me in the right direction on how to go about this?

This is probably pretty advanced for a very average comuter user but any direction is appreciated. Also, please move this thread to a more applicable forum if one has been established for beginners' questions.

Thanks.

tintin · 05-21-2008, 08:01 AM

save your self the hassle and create an invistion free account. http://invisionfree.com/ they provide message board free of charge for a small number of users (i think its 500)

Chapman · 05-21-2008, 02:13 PM

I'm looking to learn how to do it. It's ok if it's a hassle. Can you give any guidance on where to start?

tintin · 05-21-2008, 02:40 PM

ah i see now. Best thing to do for a strter is to get some cheep hosting (like £2.99PCM on ebay) for a crappy shared server. and then learn FTP and installing things. You will need to learn a little about CHMod (permissions bascily) i will try and find a guide for you now

05-20-2008, 09:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Chapman New Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2	Server for Message Board I would like to set up an online message board for a small group of friends. Since there will only be a few people using it I would like to host it on my home computer, which is connected to the internet via a comcast home connection. Can some one please point me in the right direction on how to go about this? This is probably pretty advanced for a very average comuter user but any direction is appreciated. Also, please move this thread to a more applicable forum if one has been established for beginners' questions. Thanks.

05-21-2008, 08:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
tintin Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Uk Posts: 31	save your self the hassle and create an invistion free account. http://invisionfree.com/ they provide message board free of charge for a small number of users (i think its 500) __________________ -------- I am an IT Service Desk Coodinator :) So. Feel free to ask abnout SLA's

05-21-2008, 02:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
tintin Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Uk Posts: 31	ah i see now. Best thing to do for a strter is to get some cheep hosting (like £2.99PCM on ebay) for a crappy shared server. and then learn FTP and installing things. You will need to learn a little about CHMod (permissions bascily) i will try and find a guide for you now __________________ -------- I am an IT Service Desk Coodinator :) So. Feel free to ask abnout SLA's

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05-21-2008, 02:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chapman New Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2	I'm looking to learn how to do it. It's ok if it's a hassle. Can you give any guidance on where to start?