Will you be creating an importer for phpBB?

[Paul B]

I know phpBB isn't widely regarded but my site started out on a free host and we still use phpBB for the forum.

I've been waiting for the right thing to come along before upgrading and I think I've found it.

A migration script would be absolutely essential though and is a show stopper.

I understand that your priority is to get the core functionality working and presumably you'll be targeting vB forum owners first but after that?

 

[Eric J.]

They said they might be doing one for it, but only a vB one is certain for now I believe.

 

[Erik]

I know phpBB isn't widely regarded but my site started out on a free host and we still use phpBB for the forum.

I've been waiting for the right thing to come along before upgrading and I think I've found it.

A migration script would be absolutely essential though and is a show stopper.

I understand that your priority is to get the core functionality working and presumably you'll be targeting vB forum owners first but after that?

It there's not an official importer, the community will probably create one pretty quick. So I wouldn't worry too much.

 

[Brandon]

a phpBB import will be created.

 

[Brandon_R]

I think an importer will be created for all the major bb systems.

 

[Jerry]

There is always a path and a way for these things.

 

[Mr. Blogger]

Before I get Xenforo do you guys have a phpBB converter? So I can convert my phpbb forum to Xenforo?

 

[Paul B]

Currently there are only importers for vBulleting 3/4.
Other importers are planned though.

I myself am waiting to upgrade from phpBB but I might even go phpBB -> vB3 -> XF

 

[Mr. Blogger]

I won't buy vbulletin just so I can convert to xenforo then buy xenforo. I will be spending almost $500..

 

[Nasr]

I won't buy vbulletin just so I can convert to xenforo then buy xenforo. I will be spending almost $500..

Sooner or later there will be an importer. Wait until xF is released as stable.

 

[Mr. Blogger]

Sooner or later there will be an importer. Wait until xF is released as stable.

Will the prices go up once they release the stable? I rather get it while its $140 then I get the stable release anyway for 1 year support and free upgrade..

 

[Blandt]

I won't buy vbulletin just so I can convert to xenforo then buy xenforo. I will be spending almost $500..

You don't need to buy anything just convert your phpBB to vB using Impex then to xF

 

[Paul B]

There are currently no plans to increase the price.

The 1 year support starts from the date of the first stable release so you will not lose any support time by purchasing now while it is still Beta.

 

[Mr. Blogger]

You don't need to buy anything just convert your phpBB to vB using Impex then to xF

I will have to buy vbulletin to even convert to it lol.

 

[Nasr]

You don't need to buy anything just convert your phpBB to vB using Impex then to xF

He'll still need VB to import his phpBB to no? or are you suggesting a nulled version? lol

 

[Blandt]

I will have to buy vbulletin to even convert to it lol.

You only need to convert your db to a vB format .. you do not need a license to do that

 

[Mr. Blogger]

He'll still need VB to import his phpBB to no? or are you suggesting a nulled version? lol

I think he is suggesting to use a illegal version.. I might just wait till Xenforo makes a phpbb converter.

 

[Blandt]

He'll still need VB to import his phpBB to no? or are you suggesting a nulled version? lol

what nulled version ? ? !

you need to convert the database. you are not going live with anything, heck you are not even ftping or installing anything

 

[steven s]

Maybe someone could do the import?

 

[Blandt]

I think he is suggesting to use a illegal version.. I might just wait till Xenforo makes a phpbb converter.

You just need Impex ... I'm not telling you to do anything illegal