how much do we really need to know?

[evoir]

I am considering switching over to VB but am concerned that I will have a whole new set of learning issues (just after I finally figured out UBB)

1) Do I need to learn about PHP and mSQL and mySQL? Or is it really plug and play and edit a few templates?

2) How would I have memebers jump to a thread...I'd rather not have them go to the front page of the forums.

3) How customizable is this, really? Like can we move/change the navigation, layout etc?

Thanks a bunch.

[Menno]

1) It's pretty much plug&play. You just need to know where mySQL is located
3) You can change virtually anything trough the templates

[werehere]

Automated setup process (much easier than UBB).

Little knowledge needed to install these forums.

[TotalBS]

Well, I've first got to figure out how to install mySQL on my server. PHP and MySQL aren't installed on every server. :(

I guess after I get past that hump it sounds pretty easy.

[werehere]

Yes if you are hosting the forum on your own server, and do not have a hosting company to have install it, then it will be harder:)

But if you have a hosting company that offers them, then it should be very easy.

[Menno]

you could always check the php en mysql sites for installing instructions. It's not really hard if you follow them