rookie1ja Posted January 2, 2008 Posted January 2, 2008 Hi, I run PHPBB 3.0.B5 (beta 5 version) forum and I wonder if it is possible to convert my phpbb beta 5 version to IP.Board 2.3. Of course, everything should be converted (about 8,500 posts, 800 users, their accounts, passwords, pm's etc. - everything). I saw some issues with passwords for phpbb 3 rc1 (http://forums.invisionpower.com/index.php?...23623&st=20) which were resolved and so I guess that a converter for phpbb 3.0.B5 could be done as well. BTW, when do you plan to update your IP.Board 2.3 to 3.0? Thanks for your response in advance. ps: my mails could not be delivered to sales@invisionpower.com neither to billing@invisionpower.com
Lindsey_ Posted January 2, 2008 Posted January 2, 2008 Hi there THey can convert # phpBB 2.x# phpBB 3.x You can find the free one here http://www.invisionpower.com/files/23converters.zip Please note that you will need to buy IPB first As for the update bit from 2.3 to 3.0 will be some time because they have not started on 3.0 yet
rookie1ja Posted January 2, 2008 Posted January 2, 2008 thanks for the fast reply ... my concern is regarding specific version - PHPBB 3.0.B5 (beta 5 version) - not even phpbb team supports that version, that's why I was curious if it makes no problem for IPB team to convert it ... if they are able to convert it (and keep everything working) then I might buy the complete suite - being able to convert my forum is crucial for deciding to buy the package
Lindsey_ Posted January 2, 2008 Posted January 2, 2008 Have a read on this pagehttp://www.invisionpower.com/community/board/convert.html
rookie1ja Posted January 2, 2008 Posted January 2, 2008 Have a read on this pagehttp://www.invisionpower.com/community/board/convert.html of course, I read it before creating this topic ... since there was just "phpBB 3.x" and my version is "PHPBB 3.0.B5" I could assume that the conversion is supported ... however, beta versions are usually not supported - just as rc's (as can be seen in my first post - phpbb3 rc1 converter was created just a few days ago)
Lindsey_ Posted January 2, 2008 Posted January 2, 2008 Try and update your php to 3.0 the latest and then make a database backup and try and convert If not Pay $60 for it to be done
SnakEyez02 Posted January 2, 2008 Posted January 2, 2008 thanks for the fast reply ... my concern is regarding specific version - PHPBB 3.0.B5 (beta 5 version) - not even phpbb team supports that version, that's why I was curious if it makes no problem for IPB team to convert it ... if they are able to convert it (and keep everything working) then I might buy the complete suite - being able to convert my forum is crucial for deciding to buy the package The reason the phpBB team did not support it was because they could not guarantee an upgrade path and specifically posted numerous times on their forums that the beta "should not be used in a production environment". If the upgrade to the 3.0 final does not work for a conversion over to IPB, I doubt you will find a conversion for it unless you pay someone to put the time and effort into creating something custom for you.
Jason L Posted January 2, 2008 Posted January 2, 2008 Hello, I have responded to your ticket. The reason for your inability to find such a converter from phpBB3 Beta 5, is because that is not a supported version by either phpBB and IPS. Although, there is no stopping an attempt to use your converter for this version, it just might work.
rookie1ja Posted January 2, 2008 Posted January 2, 2008 Hello, I have responded to your ticket. The reason for your inability to find such a converter from phpBB3 Beta 5, is because that is not a supported version by either phpBB and IPS. Although, there is no stopping an attempt to use your converter for this version, it just might work. thanks a lot, I will give the converter a try (and pay the $60 to be sure nothing is lost) ... fingers crossed
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