[Asterisk-Users] Are there online forums instead of this email forum??

[Steve Underwood]

Chuck Bunn wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I am new to Asterisk and the first thing I have noticed about Asterisk 
> and Pingtels open PBX's is that they are using this dinosaur method of 
> running forums. It is a real pain getting every message in the forum 
> and essentially keeping my own database of issues. With that said are 
> there any forums that are well used or that might even convert this 
> email in a true forum that is searchable and that doesn't require me 
> downloading every email. Before you go and rant on me go see how Mambo 
> Server does it at  http://forum.mamboserver.com. The forums are easy 
> to use and thus are easy to participate in. I use mozilla Thunderbird 
> and I have setup filters and all but it still is a pain to use this 
> outdated email forum.

The key snag with using anything other than a mailing list is most of 
the people who know that they are talking about wouldn't participate in 
anything other than a mailing list. News groups generally get dragged 
down into uselessness, and all the web based forums are a major PITA to use.

Regards,
Steve