| Software Distribution |
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| Distributed by Internet download |
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| Manual software update mechanism |
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| Browser-based software update mechanism |
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| Basic Discussion |
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| Attractive and intuitive user interface |
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| Works with any browser |
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| Easy-to-use "Add Message" box |
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| Unlimited depth of subtopics |
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| Formatting of posts (HTML or tags) |
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| Upload of image for in-line display |
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| Upload attachments (Word doc, zip file, etc.) |
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| "Upload Attachment" button on posting form |
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| Security |
Free
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| Can require password to post messages |
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| Can require password to read messages |
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| Can require password to access system |
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| Prevent unregistered posts from impersonating registered users |
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| IP Banning |
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| User account suspension |
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| Message queue (moderator-approved posting) |
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| Tools to defeat "spam bots" |
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| Realtime Blackhole List (RBL) support |
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| Collaborative spam signature system |
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| Administrative |
Free
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| Create moderator accounts |
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| Assign moderators to one or more topics |
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| Delete, edit, reorder, move subtopics |
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| Delete, edit, reorder, move messages |
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| Close and open discussion threads |
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| Archiving of subtopic and message content |
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| Bulk open and close of discussion threads |
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| Account Management |
Free
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| Assign moderators to edit users |
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| Manage accounts through administration program |
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| Create accounts by uploading list from spreadsheet |
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| Users can register for their own account |
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| Option to verify e-mail address of registering user |
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| Option to require moderator to approve users |
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| Lost password recovery function |
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| List of registered users |
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| Enhanced Discussion |
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| Search by date or keyword |
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| View layout as expandable tree |
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| Visual indication of new activity |
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| Post message by replying to e-mail notification |
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| User post counts |
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| Graduated user status levels |
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| Optional user signatures and profile pictures |
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| Rating of posts |
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| Convenience |
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| E-mail notification of posts to pre-selected topics |
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| Post message by replying to e-mail notification |
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| E-mail notification of replies to user's posts |
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| Option to receive e-mail notification in HTML format |
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| Send a private message to another user |
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| Option to remember username and password in a cookie |
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| Customization and Interface Design |
Free
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| All interfaces generated from customizable templates |
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| Download "skins" from DiscusWare website |
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| Set fonts and colors through administration interface |
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| Translations into 15 non-English languages |
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| Data Integrity and Integration |
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| Backup and restore utility |
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| Export discussion data for offline viewing |
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| MySQL database back-end integration |
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