These scripts are very easy to use and the most important thing is that… they are absolutely free.

• phpBB: It has a complete documentation as well as a powerful backend panel. This is one of the most used CMS for forums.
• Simple Machines Forum: This is another option based in YABB and Perl, all this working with mySQL. This script is available in several languages and has many options.
• MyBB: This is another free script to start a forum, which it has PostgreSQL and SQLite support. Its control panel has calendar management and the option to send emails, within other features.
• bbPress: Finally, one that runs under WordPress. It supports extensions, plugin and a variety of other things.

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