With the release of phpBB 3 on Dec 2007, the phpBB forum system has finally received its first major upgrade in 5 years. Version 3 adds a vast array of improvements over version 2, including sub-forums, post moderation, attachments, caching, and many new or improved features. For those using phpBB 2 or another forum script, or wish to start a new forum, the question is, will phpBB 3 work for me? Certainly, every forum has specific needs and even the best forum script may not do everything you want it to do, but with this in-depth review of phpBB 3, perhaps a little more light may be shed upon how closely this forum system might meet your forum’s needs. We will look at phpBB 3 from the perspective of a forum owner and administrator. Of course, integral to the forum owner’s requirements is the user experience so strong consideration will be taken to the user’s point of view. Read the rest of this entry »