Software Map

UseBB is a PHP/MySQL forum package. Unlike other popular forum systems, it does not strive to have as many features as possible, but to be one of the easiest and most usable forum packages, limiting the basic feature set to only the essential. It is an ideal solution for small to medium-sized Web sites which require an easy to use forum package without the bloat, that produces standards compliant output, and is secure and easily configurable.

XOOPS is a popular CMS (content management system) written in PHP. It supports MySQL, and is an ideal tool for developing small to large dynamic community Web sites, intra-company portals, corporate portals, Web logs, and much more.

CGIForum is a highly configurable template-based
discussion board. It supports
expandable/collapsible threads of unlimited depth,
name registration with password encryption,
multiple sections from within a single script,
previewing, searching, and marking of new entries.
It also lets you specify date-ranges to limit the
number of displayed entries. The included
administration script lets you change, delete, and
restore entries at any time.

PunBB is a fast and lightweight discussion board. Its primary goal is to be a faster, smaller, and less graphic alternative to otherwise excellent discussion boards like phpBB, Invision Power Board, and vBulletin. It has fewer features than many other discussion boards, but is generally faster and outputs smaller pages.

miniBB is a flat, linear, highly customizable BB. It features
MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MSSQL support, table name
definitions, color skins, language packs, HTML templates,
access control, smilies, search, basic BB codes, member
titles and ranks, moderators, email notification, statistics,
encrypted cookie logging, IP and user ID tracking and
bans, spam protection, "sticky" topics, a powerful admin
panel, and more.

eForum is server side software that enables geographically distant participants to share ideas and enhance teamwork via the Web. It allows project moderators to manage feedback and project discussions, and can display interactive Q&A tools.

Elgg is a professional social networking platform that empowers individuals, groups, and institutions to create their own fully-featured social network. It can also be used as a basis for developing custom networks using powerful hooks and APIs.

The RealizationEngine is designed from the ground up to facilitate group communication and collaboration. It will store that communication to built and manage an institutional knowledge base. It is accessible from any Web browser or Web-enabled device. Classified information is easily restricted to authorized individuals. Information can be compartmentalized, restricted, or published openly, as appropriate, all from the same system. Ideas are coherently threaded, and every message is searchable in a single location and in the context of the messages related to it.

L-Forum is universal Web forum written in PHP. It has support for threading, multiple languages, and the PostgreSQL/MySQL database server. You can also easily change its design, or even change design on-the-fly with themes support.