No-brainer forum with Vanilla

Introduction

Vanilla is a richer alternative to the minimalist Fruitshow forum software.

Setup

1. Install Apache and MySQL
2. Download the latest Vanilla source code
3. Connect to MySQL, and create an empty database Vanilla
4. Add-on's: \languages\French\, extensions\FCKeditor\ (Préférences du forum > Enable Visual editing toolbar)
5. mod_rewrite
6. You'll also want to fine-tune your application settings, like:
• Change the number of discussions or comments per page
• Allow the public to browse your forum without an account
• Create new roles with various different permissions
• Create new categories, and even limit which roles get to access them
  
  All of these configuration options (and many more) are available in the settings tab of your Vanilla forum.

Resources