UBB's new (free) guestbook

[pcoats]

UBB has released a beta, freeware version of a new guestbook. It's easy to install, and has the simplicity and nice appearance of this bulletin board. I noticed, too, that they have a freeware version of their bulletin board, which, although it doesn't have all the bells and whistles of the full-featured version, is still pretty nice.

Their url is www.madronapark.com

[Benson]

Just looked at it. Only four input fields allowed - yuck. Looks pretty. Poor navigation - to view the entries, your plopped down at page one of who knows how many with no way to skip to the last page. I signed it, but never could see the resulting entry.

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[Deb]

I just installed it on MidnightMerchants...
http://midnightmerchants.com/cgi-bin/ugb/ugb.cgi

Simple to install --
Upload all CGI to the cgi-bin
Upload all non-cgi to your www directory
and run it.... no need to change permissions as the server sets them correctly by default when you upload them.

I don't like that once the edit entries features is there it will probably no longer be free... and I don't like having pre-specified four fields as Benson noted.

As far as ease of install and signing and it working.. it seems to do just fine. I think many could find use for it if they are just in need of of the standard fields....

Now for the free version of the UBB -- yes, they've had that for a while but it's rough because some very key features are missing like the ability to easily delete posts... that can be rough if someone comes along and abuses your BB....

All in all -- they're both worth looking into..

Deb

[This message has been edited by Deb (edited 01-18-99).]

[Dean B]

I've just this minute added one to my FQuest site. Deb's right the're a pizza cake to install http://www.aota.net/ubb/smile.gif The full version was supposed to have been released end of last month but I guess it's been put on hold as they work on the next release (5.25) of the UBB.

Dean.
--- DMCity Guestbook ---
http://xdmcity.futurequest.net/cgi-bin/ubbgb/ugb.cgi

[hearts]

okayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

i have downloaded this UBB GUESTBOOK and i am about to cuss... and cuss

what am I missing here? Where is the gbpassword.pl? ha.. I downloaded a ZIP file.. and there isn't one http://www.aota.net/ubb/frown.gif

Their Password thingie.. is totally useless!

IT would BE REALLY NICE to have a GUESTBOOK that is SIGNABLE.. but I signed this one a hundred times.. and not a DARN thing!

JUSTIN if you are out there reading this.. hit me in either email or ICQ .. PLEASE? I would love to figure this out.. cuz now I am determined to.

please?

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guess UBB ain't so great huh?
*pouting*

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okay.. now entries can be posted http://www.aota.net/ubb/smile.gif
I HAD to go to another forum (UBB forum) to see why .. so far so good.. but setting style variables is a joke now.. and still cannot get the password thingie to work.

half way there! hehehe.. frustration.. keeps ya awake! http://www.aota.net/ubb/wink.gif

[This message has been edited by hearts (edited 02-01-99).]

[hearts]

yyyyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeeessssssssssssss!!!!!!

hehehehe... I did it.

well.. they certainly don't make it easy.. if you are interested in this script.. and want to SUCCESSFULLY install it.. then you will have to go to their forums to get the rest of the directions.. http://www.aota.net/ubb/wink.gif

guess that is one way to lure ya there huh? http://www.aota.net/ubb/wink.gif

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happy again.. no more cussing.. *LOL*
hearts

...when ya want it to work.. cuss!

[Justin]

hehe http://www.aota.net/ubb/smile.gif http://www.aota.net/ubb/smile.gif

Umm.. Better late than never?!?

BTW, I've found that punching the 'puter helps too http://www.aota.net/ubb/biggrin.gif

Justin
--JustIn Case, not JustIn Time - I was born 2 weeks late--

[This message has been edited by Justin (edited 02-01-99).]

[Dean B]

And to think Hearts, I only signed your old Lycos guestbook last night http://www.aota.net/ubb/smile.gif
DMCity Guestbook
http://xdmcity.futurequest.net/cgi-bin/ubbgb/ugb.cgi

Dean.

[hearts]

hi Dean

Goooooood Morning (in your case.. gooooood afternoon! http://www.aota.net/ubb/wink.gif }

I took your *hint* and signed your guestbook. Surroundings were quite familiar! http://www.aota.net/ubb/wink.gif

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having my first cup of coffee
sooooooo... had to come back and correct my mistakes! http://www.aota.net/ubb/wink.gif

[This message has been edited by hearts (edited 02-01-99).]

[Benson]

I must be lucky - it installed for me (in the wee hours of the morning, no less) without a hitch. It would be nice if the editing feature worked..beats working with the text file over telnet!
www.kurebeach.com/cgi-bin/ugb.cgi (http://www.kurebeach.com/cgi-bin/ugb.cgi)
(i'll show you mine if you show me yours http://www.aota.net/ubb/smile.gif )

[hearts]

hi benson..

well.. I can't show you mine yet.. http://www.aota.net/ubb/biggrin.gif

Me and my guy are leaving each other love notes on it today.. http://www.aota.net/ubb/wink.gif (and Justin.. no peaking!!!)

when it is ready for the public eyes.. I will gladly share the url http://www.aota.net/ubb/smile.gif

I know what you mean about the editing feature.. it seems some guy is supposed to be working on updating this..

... time will tell! http://www.aota.net/ubb/wink.gif

offfff to sign another guestbook!! *singing*

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hearts
-- living in la la land http://www.aota.net/ubb/wink.gif --