Free Ipb? - Is there a way to get that?

Amezis

Jun 16 2005, 05:10 PM

Is there a way to download one of the old versions of Invision Boards, version made when it still was free?
I have seen many free invision board hosting services, and they run on IPB 1.3. I assume that's the last free one. Is there a way to download it, so I can host it here on Trap17?

wariorpk

Jun 16 2005, 05:19 PM

I too have been wondering that. While you are waiting I recommend trying to find a free IPB host (I like Invision Free Google it)!

Merged Double Post

Amezis

Jun 16 2005, 05:48 PM

Ok, I found it here, after googling since I started this topic.

Here's the link: http://www.sebflipper.com/downloads/pafile...tion=file&id=14

I'm not sure if it will work though, I am installing it right now.

rvalkass

Jun 16 2005, 05:51 PM

Invision are no longer offering a download of the last free version as they no longer offer support. However, I think I still have a copy of the original .ZIP file of an unmodded IPB v1.3 if you would like a copy. It does encourage you to register on the admin panel, but this is only for support that no longer exists.

There are some great mods for v1.3 available on many sites, one of the best being Invisionize, which also supplies skins and graphics.

PM me if you would like a copy.

DopeTheOne

Jun 16 2005, 08:00 PM

I think you can't get that anymore although there are a couple sites where you can get free remote hosting..

www.invisionfree.com-A Modded Early Ipb Version
www.forumer.com-Ipb 1.3
www.clicdev.com-But it's not accepting new applicants

hype

Jun 16 2005, 11:30 PM

or, go the illegal way of getting it by going to a warez site... I believe most of the IPB 1.x are consider illegal for use now...

Notoroge

Jun 17 2005, 12:37 AM

I don't see any substantial benefits to using IPB over any other freely available BBS out there. I would think that now that IPB doesn't offer a free version of their software, that it would be just about time for you to experiment with some of the alternatives. Personally, I would go with PhpBB2, since it's complete OSS (Open Source Software) and it's readily available for download. Being OSS, it's backed up by a huge community and has tons of available plugins, mods, and themes to keep you busy for weeks. But that's not the only one of course.

Personally, if I don't have the money to invest, I try to stay away from commercial software as much as possible, the same applies for BBSs.

If you're interested in looking into alternatives, the most popular ones that come to mind would be,

That's for starters, because I know there's much more software out there. But my main point is though, if you can't afford it, and there are other viable alternatives out there, you'd might-aswell start lookin'.

Shadow

Jun 17 2005, 03:25 AM

There ARE sites where you can get up to IPB v1.3.1 Final for free, but they are warez sites, and from what I've heard, it's still legal to use them. If you really wanted to clear this subject up, you could get a hold of Invision and find out if it's illegal or not. Here is a copy of Invision Power Board(U) v1.3.1final. If this download is not acceptable from trap17, then remove it, and I'm sorry for placing it here.

PSSSTTT: If they DO remove it, then just go to google, and enter "free IPB v1.3.1 Final", It's the second last one from the bottom on the first page. Have Fun

Shadow

karlo

Jun 17 2005, 09:04 AM

I downloaded a free version of IPB 2.0.4.. i mean it's not free... it's a trial version...

wariorpk

Jun 17 2005, 02:26 PM

QUOTE(hype @ Jun 16 2005, 07:30 PM)

or, go the illegal way of getting it by going to a warez site... I believe most of the IPB 1.x are consider illegal for use now...

That is a very interesting point. We should be very careful before looking for a free IPB 1.3 board. We need to make sure that Invision Power Services would allow that. Maby if we ask nicely someone who has an IPB 2.x board can sumbit a support ticket. Anyway if its not illegal I would like a copy.

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lailai

Apr 10 2008, 07:38 AM

Get a different software, like phpwind, or discuz. They are all pretty good

Trap FeedBacker

Apr 3 2008, 03:26 PM

Replying to Dragonize

I can help to get IPB v.2.3.2 full. If you can work with torrent files you can find it on TorrentBox.

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TripleH13

Jun 27 2007, 01:32 AM

As far as i know they don't offer it free anymore. But there are a lot of good free ones still being offereed which are also really good. So you should look at phpbb becuase i have used it and its not to bad. I don't like it as much as ipb but its a start.

CrazyRob

Jun 25 2007, 05:43 PM

Unfortunately you can no longer get the free version of IPB. If you obtain a copy from a site it it deemed as piracy for some reason and you can get into quite a bit of trouble for it. If you have a copy of it which you obtained from IPS when it was free or installed it Via fantastico or cPanel (which you cannot do either anymore

) then that's fine. The only way to obtain a V1.3.1 final copy would be to beg IPS for one but very few if any have been able to get one. PHPBB3 can do pretty much the same as IP Board 2.2x (IPS renamed IPB to IP Board for the release of 2.2 Final)

So think about using PHPBB

Edit: I left out the fact that there are hosts who provide IPB 1.3.1 and that's fine as they have held onto a copy of the free one after you had to pay for it.

stinkfly

Jun 25 2007, 05:02 PM

the ansew is: look at the invision site at the 2nd entry and you have a link to download ipb.

(someone should fork this)

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