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navybrat03801 · 11-28-2007, 09:40 PM

I was wondering if I tried a different forum software type and then decide to go with Vbulletin can I import the threads/posts from the other software or will I have to start over if I change? I'm leaning toward Vbulletin, but I'd like to try some free software first to see if it will work as well, or at least until I can convince them to spring for a license.

The Scholar Admin · 11-29-2007, 08:30 AM

Honestly I have never tried, but I am pretty sure that some forum software will import to other types. Really it all depends on what this other forum software is, and if it will accept these imports or not. Sorry if i'm not explaining this well, but i'm half asleep at the moment. Anyway, tell me this other forum software and i'll see what I can find out.

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11-29-2007, 08:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
User Profile The Scholar Admin Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 65 Total Points: 1,081 Donate My Zoints Profile My Photos: (0)	Honestly I have never tried, but I am pretty sure that some forum software will import to other types. Really it all depends on what this other forum software is, and if it will accept these imports or not. Sorry if i'm not explaining this well, but i'm half asleep at the moment. Anyway, tell me this other forum software and i'll see what I can find out.