Download :: phpBB 2.0.1 :: 20^th May 2002

phpBB 2.0.1	[ Full Package ]
phpBB 2.0.1	[ Changed Files Only ]
phpBB 2.0.1	[ Patch File Only ]
phpBB 2.0.x	[ subSilver SDK ]

The subSilver SDK contains the original graphics used to produce phpBB 2's subSilver style. This package includes both the original Photoshop 6 only graphic plus versions compatible with Photoshop 5 and other packages (such as GIMP, Paint Shop Pro, etc.). Please note that the subSilver SDK is not released under the GPL.

About this release

phpBB2 is the successor to the highly popular phpBB opensource bulletin board system. Completely re-written from the ground up to be even more flexible, secure and feature packed than its predecesor. phpBB 2.0 features all that was good about phpBB 1.x; one-click install, multiple language packs, simple and intuitive user interfaces, support for BBCode and powerful administration features. However 2.0 goes much further offering complete customisation through a powerful template system, fulltext based searching to reduce server load, an advanced permissions system, powerful modularised administration controls, support for multiple databases, enhanced moderator functions and much more.

Changes & New Features

This is the second stable release of phpBB 2 and it introduces a number of critical or important fixes. All users are advised to upgrade as soon as possible. For an overview of phpBB 2's features see the Feature List for details. For details of changes since previous releases please see the Changelog enclosed with the package.

Installation and Support

For details on how to install this release please see the INSTALL documents enclosed within the package. For general questions on using and administering phpBB 2 a complete Userguide is now available on our support pages.

For additional support please visit our Community Forum. Please search or read through posts before asking questions since it is likely your questions has already been asked and answered. Please also make yourself familiar with known bugs and other issues, noted below.

Please note: phpBB v1.4.x is no longer supported. phpBB v2.0 contains an upgrade script for users currently running the v1.4.x version.

Known Bugs

The following is a list of known bugs, workarounds may exist or they may have been fixed ready for a future release (visit our bug tracker for more information, see later)

• Cannot post very large messages when using PostgreSQL 7.0.x (limitation of Postgresql 7.0.x)
• By default cannot post very large messages with MSSQL (this can be configured within MSSQL)
• Use of non-latin charsets with MSSQL may result in post data being cropped unexpectedly
• Upgrade may fail to complete on large boards under some hosts
• PHP 3 compatibility issues remain and we recommend you upgrade to PHP4 as soon as possible ( phpBB 2.0.x will be the last version to support PHP 3 )

Reporting Bugs

Please DO NOT post bug reports to our forums, instead please make use of our Bug Tracker.

If you do post a new bug (i.e. one that isn't already listed in the bug tracker, remember to search before posting!) please include the following details:

• Your server type/version, eg. Apache 1.2.22, IIS 4, Sambar, etc.
• PHP version and mode of operation, eg. PHP 4.1.1 as a module, PHP 4.0.1 running as CGI, etc.
• DB type/version, eg. MySQL 3.23.32, PostgreSQL 7.1.2, MSSQL Server 2000 SP1, etc.

Be as detailed as you can with your report including steps on how to reproduce the problem. Only include attachments if they are essential to the report, only include patches if you are 100% sure they do not cause other issues and meet our coding guidelines (small code examples are fine and can be included in the report).

Please remember that running any PHP application on a developmental version of PHP can lead to strange results so we recommend you upgrade to the newest stable version (@ this time this is 4.1.2).

Licence : phpBB 2.0.0

This application is opensource software released under the GPL. A copy of the licence can be viewed online as noted at the top of this page. Copies of the licence are also contained within the package. This package and its contents are Copyright © 2001 phpBB Group, All Rights Reserved.

Licence : phpBB 2.0.0 subSilver SDK

The subSilver SDK is not released under the GPL and is not subject to that licence. You are permitted to use the files contained within this package for personal use only. You may not use the files in any commercial package in part or in full without the express permission of phpBB Group. You may not re-distribute this package in any way, shape or form without prior agreement from phpBB Group (this includes linking directly to the package on this site). If the files in this package are used to produce images for any non-phpBB Group product the images or packaged image set should carry a name which indicates its origins as being phpBB or otherwise clearly state that phpBB originated the graphics. This package and its contents are Copyright © 2001 phpBB Group, All Rights Reserved.

Thanks

Storage of the phpBB 2.0.0, language, image localisation and convertor packs is courteousy of Sourceforge.net

phpBB2 has been localised into several languages by a dedicated team of translators. All official packs are listed below, please note that we cannot support language sets downloaded from other sites.

Installation

To install a language pack simply decompress the downloaded package into the languages/ directory. It will immediately become available to all users.

Do not forget to download the related subSilver package, this contains localised button images for the default subSilver style. These should be decompressed in the templates/ directory. Support for these is automatic when the appropriate language is utilised.

Remember when decompressing the package that you must retain the directory or folder structure. If you are unsure how to do this with your software please check its documentation. Failure to retain the directory structure will result in the language not being available.

If you are currently running other forum software then do not fret you can upgrade to phpBB2 with a forum converter.

Note

Please note that these convertors are not generally written or maintained by phpBB Group. We cannot guarantee the status of each convertor and take no responsibility for any results good or bad which may occur. You use these at your own risk! Please read any documentation provided within each package before using them! All enquires for convertors should be directed at the relevant author and not phpBB developers. More recent versions may be available from the convertor authors, please check the forums for details.

Please do not link to these convertors directly from other sites, please link to this page.

The following convertors all use the Unified Convertor System developed and written by Ashe.

Note

You should download the Common UCS package and the appropriate convertor package for your existing board. Be sure to read the README enclosed with the Common convertor package before proceeding with the conversion.

Common UCS 1.3.2

Please do not link to these convertors directly from other sites, please link to this page.

Download phpBB 2.1 CVS

About this release

The snapshot package is created once a day at 12:01AM Pacific Time. It contains the latest, at that time, copy of CVS where all development work on phpBB2 is stored.

Please note that development versions should never be used in production environments. They may work, they may not and we cannot guarantee they will not damage existing data (although this is highly unlikely!). Only use this package if you are confident with PHP and your database system (changes in the code may necessitate the use of update scripts or even manual modification of files or data).

Installation and Support

Installation is similar to phpBB 2.0.0 although incremental updates may be necessary. No support is given for developmental versions of phpBB2, you use it entirely at your own risk.

Bug Reports

Please DO NOT post bug reports to our forums, instead please make use of our Bug Tracker.

Bug reports for developmental versions are very welcome, the more bug reports we get the more stable the final product. Please see the phpBB 2.0 section above for information on details you should submit in addition to a description of the bug.

Licence : phpBB 2.1 CVS

This application is opensource software released under the GPL. A copy of the licence can be viewed online as noted at the top of this page. Copies of the licence are also contained within the package. This package and its contents are Copyright © 2001 phpBB Group, All Rights Reserved.

Thanks

Storage of the phpBB 2.1 CVS package is courteousy of Sourceforge.net