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ZMB module provides many of the popular features found on other Message Board systems: features such adding new post, replying to a post, editing posted message if given the permission, message search and so on.
Price: Freeware

VPBB defines simplicity in every aspect of a message board. No frills or extra weight, just a message board with the necessary requirements presented in a "simulated" frames interface. Easy setup. No special modules. Runs on the standard Perl bundle.
Price: $49

Data file for stored messages has been changed so each posting is on one line. The Admin tools have now been combined with the Message Listings screen. This makes it much easier to delete an unwanted posting or postings by selecting them with the mouse, enter the password, then click "delete". Allows you to send the script a "gobackurl" so you can configure where the exit button will take the user. Easily configure the Title displayed when the board is called.
Price: Freeware

WebBBS is, as the name implies, a Web-based bulletin board. Unlike most other such boards, though, WebBBS stores messages as simple text files and creates HTML pages "on the fly." This means that the message index can be tailored by the user based on date and/or subject (via built-in keyword search capability), and can be viewed as threaded, chronological or "guestbook-style" lists. A wide variety of options are available both to the administrator and to the users, and "behind-the scenes" administrative tasks (editing and deleting of messages, etc.) are a breeze! WebBBS supports automatic quoting of message text and e-mail notification of those who want to know immediately when a new message has been posted. It also offers an archive-only option, the ability to run moderated boards, and "cookie" support!
Price: Shareware-$50

Users on the Internet can set up a BBS spontaneously to discuss things that interest them or just for fun. The main feature of WebBBS is that it allows a user to post messages as well as post replies to existing messages. WebBBS keeps track of which messages are posts and which ones are replies and displays them in a hierarchical tree-like fashion. Posts that start new topics are at the top of each tree, and the replies are shown indented beneath the original posts. WebBBS is also fully integrated with the user authentication library discussed above. Additionally, it allows a user to restrict the number of messages through a variety of query mechanisms. The user can conduct a keyword search and display only those messages that satisfy the search.
Price: Freeware

XtremeForum is the next generation of message board programs. XtremeForum is a stable, reliable, yet cutting edge forum system like nothing you have ever seen. It is 100% template based, for easy control of all html output. Too many features to list here.
Price: $149.00

YaBB is the original FREE, open-source Perl forum that allows you to provide to your visitors a real-time chat and support system. While live chat programs allow people to talk directly, you have to be on them 24/7 to please everyone. With forum software like YaBB, you can talk at any time and everyone can join or read the conversation. So get visitors coming back for interesting discussions, fun chit-chat, or needed support without having to spend thousands of dollars..all with YaBB.
Price: Freeware

A powerful BBS script that allows you to create a nice looking message board on your web site. Also, it is easy to use for visitors who are new to the Internet. With the multiple board support, you can create lots of different boards from just one set of AMB scripts. Each message is saved as simple html document. This minimizes waste of system resources when a visitor is viewing a message. Also, the layout of your message board is very customizable.
Price: $59.95

Ikonboard is a comprehensive web bulletin board system. It transcends the limits imposed by other bulletin board software, allowing you to create a truly unique community on your website. From it's extensive template and skins features to it's complete multi-lingual support, your members will keep coming back for more.
Price: Freeware

YaBB is a leading FREE, downloadable Perl forum that allows you to provide a real-time chat and support system for your visitors. Key features are Full administration and moderating options, Ability to change settings and template on the fly, Private boards which only certain membergroups can access, Full profile options, including signature, settings, and personal information, Graphical alert for each new or updated topic and many more...
Price: Freeware