if you do wish to run any PHP, be sure to tell GoDaddy that you need your site hosted on a Linux server, b/c a Windows server doesn't run PHP. In addition, a Linux server won't run .ASP script, so be sure not to implement any of that.

Again, you have to conciously tell GoDaddy what format server you want because it is not a standard option. good luck.

It's one of the worst pieces of forum software out there because:

1. It's a bitch to add mods and upgrade and you MUST upgrade every month or so as they release critical security patches.

2. Because it's so popular every hacker in the world is trying to run scripts to break it. Same type of thing with Windows OS being so popular – more bang for a hacker's efforts.

You should use one of the following instead:

1. PunBB – http://www.punbb.org/ I haven't used this myself but it's got a great reputation.

2. Simple Machines – http://www.simplemachines.org/ I have used this one and it's great. A lot like phpBB but without the same problems.

3. Vanilla – http://getvanilla.com/ – This is a new type of forum software and it's pretty cool. If you don't like the new way of thinking about forums then don't use it but it's by far the simplest out there and easiest to use.

4. VBulletin – http://www.vbulletin.com/ – It isn't free but it's good. I haven't used but it's been highly recommended and if you look at popular websites, many use VBulletin as their official forums.