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==History== |
==History== |
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[[Image:Smfsoftware.jpg|frame|SMF Software]] |
[[Image:Smfsoftware.jpg|frame|SMF Software]] |
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SMF was created to replace the well known forum software [[YaBB SE]], which at the time was getting a bad reputation due to problems with the [[Perl]] based and similarly named software [[YaBB]]. YaBB was known to cause resource allocation problems and was resource heavy on many systems, in its earlier versions. YaBB SE, written as a rough [[PHP]] port of YaBB, tended to have many of the same resource and even security problems. |
SMF was created to replace the well known forum software [[YaBB SE]], which at the time was getting a bad reputation due to problems with the [[Perl]] based and similarly named software [[YaBB]]. YaBB was known to cause resource allocation problems and was resource heavy on many systems, in its earlier versions. YaBB SE, written as a rough [[PHP]] port of YaBB, tended to have many of the same resource and even security problems. [http://www.yabbse.org/yse_history.html] |
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SMF started as a small project of one of the developers of YaBB SE, intended to add more advanced templating to YaBB SE. This project slowly grew to address many common feature requests, efficiency problems, and security concerns. A rehaul of YaBB SE had been in development for several years, but was superseded by this "secret project". Popular interest in the new YaBB SE [[fork (software development)|fork]] sparked a complete rewrite of the code, with security and performance in mind. This eventually became today's Simple Machines Forum. |
SMF started as a small project of one of the developers of YaBB SE, intended to add more advanced templating to YaBB SE. This project slowly grew to address many common feature requests, efficiency problems, and security concerns. A rehaul of YaBB SE had been in development for several years, but was superseded by this "secret project". Popular interest in the new YaBB SE [[fork (software development)|fork]] sparked a complete rewrite of the code, with security and performance in mind. This eventually became today's Simple Machines Forum. |
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==Localization== |
==Localization== |
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SMF is available in over 20 languages, including [[Swedish language|Swedish]], [[Catalan language|Catalan]], [[Persian language|Persian]], [[Chinese language|Chinese]], [[Finnish language|Finnish]], [[Greek language|Greek]], [[Turkish language|Turkish]], [[Portuguese language|Portuguese]], [[French language|French]], [[English language|English]], [[Dutch language|Dutch]], [[Spanish language|Spanish]], [[German language|German]], [[Hungarian language|Hungarian]], [[Hebrew language|Hebrew]], [[Bulgarian language|Bulgarian]], [[Italian language|Italian]], [[Thai language|Thai]], [[Polish language|Polish]], and [[Norwegian language|Norwegian]]. It can be |
SMF is available in over 20 languages, including [[Swedish language|Swedish]], [[Catalan language|Catalan]], [[Persian language|Persian]], [[Chinese language|Chinese]], [[Finnish language|Finnish]], [[Greek language|Greek]], [[Turkish language|Turkish]], [[Portuguese language|Portuguese]], [[French language|French]], [[English language|English]], [[Dutch language|Dutch]], [[Spanish language|Spanish]], [[German language|German]], [[Hungarian language|Hungarian]], [[Hebrew language|Hebrew]], [[Bulgarian language|Bulgarian]], [[Italian language|Italian]], [[Thai language|Thai]], [[Polish language|Polish]], and [[Norwegian language|Norwegian]]. It can be translated to unavailable languages by volunteers. [http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=7735.0] |
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==Modifications== |
==Modifications== |
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==The Simple Machines Team== |
==The Simple Machines Team== |
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Support for |
Support for SMF is provided free of charge by a Support division of the Simple Machines team. Their duties include helping forum owners with [[troubleshooting]] and [[optimization (computer science)|optimization]]. The Simple Machines team also includes graphics, documentation, modification/[[SDK]], localization, and management divisions. |
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==Charter Members== |
==Charter Members== |
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People who wish to support Simple Machines for a yearly fee of $49.95 [[USD]] are rewarded with a Charter Member only section on the forum, advanced beta versions to test before they go public. Advanced support for SMF including installation and upgrades by the staff is also provided. |
People who wish to support Simple Machines for a yearly fee of $49.95 [[USD]] are rewarded with a Charter Member only section on the forum, advanced beta versions to test before they go public. Advanced support for SMF including installation and upgrades by the staff is also provided. [http://www.simplemachines.org/charter/] |
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==Latest releases== |
==Latest releases== |
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Simple Machines Forum, or SMF, is an internet forum script written and supported by Simple Machines. This script is free to download and use, but the license does not permit removal of the copyright notice or redistribution of modified versions.
History
SMF was created to replace the well known forum software YaBB SE, which at the time was getting a bad reputation due to problems with the Perl based and similarly named software YaBB. YaBB was known to cause resource allocation problems and was resource heavy on many systems, in its earlier versions. YaBB SE, written as a rough PHP port of YaBB, tended to have many of the same resource and even security problems. [1]
SMF started as a small project of one of the developers of YaBB SE, intended to add more advanced templating to YaBB SE. This project slowly grew to address many common feature requests, efficiency problems, and security concerns. A rehaul of YaBB SE had been in development for several years, but was superseded by this "secret project". Popular interest in the new YaBB SE fork sparked a complete rewrite of the code, with security and performance in mind. This eventually became today's Simple Machines Forum.
Localization
SMF is available in over 20 languages, including Swedish, Catalan, Persian, Chinese, Finnish, Greek, Turkish, Portuguese, French, English, Dutch, Spanish, German, Hungarian, Hebrew, Bulgarian, Italian, Thai, Polish, and Norwegian. It can be translated to unavailable languages by volunteers. [2]
Modifications
SMF has a modification base repository for free modification hosting and tracking via the Simple Machines main site. Many modifications, or "mods" as they are usually called, have been created and distributed gratis, including an arcade, profile additions, message approval, zodiac, and many more, including various role-playing game mods in development.
The package manager included in SMF has often been cited as one of its best features. It allows an administrator to install modifications and updates to SMF easily, usually with only a few mouse clicks.
The Simple Machines Team
Support for SMF is provided free of charge by a Support division of the Simple Machines team. Their duties include helping forum owners with troubleshooting and optimization. The Simple Machines team also includes graphics, documentation, modification/SDK, localization, and management divisions.
Charter Members
People who wish to support Simple Machines for a yearly fee of $49.95 USD are rewarded with a Charter Member only section on the forum, advanced beta versions to test before they go public. Advanced support for SMF including installation and upgrades by the staff is also provided. [3]
Latest releases
- 1.0.x (stable) - 1.0.6: January 28, 2006
- 1.1 (release candidate) - 1.1 RC2: December 31, 2005
External links
- Simple Machines Homepage
- Official Support Forum
- Demo Forum Admin Login: (username: test / password: test)
- SMF Mods
- SMF at Opensourcecms.com User reviews and a demo forum