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phpbb phpBB is a free and open-source forum software using PHP/mySQL -- very similar to vBulletin. A good choice for webmasters who want a lot of features, but with no cost. phpBB.com
Invision Power BoardInvision Power Board is a commercial application for PHP/mySQL.
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Snitz ForumsSnitz Forums 2000, one of the best ASP based bulletin board systems on the market. Free.
Snitz.com
Vanilla ForumsVanilla is an open-source, standards-compliant, multi-lingual, fully extensible discussion forum for the web, for PHP/mySQL -- and it's free. GetVanilla.com

UBB - php/mySQL popular commercial forum software.

punBB - Free, lightweight PHP-powered discussion board. Released under GNU General Public License.

SMF (Simple Machines Forum) - Free, php/mySQL, full featured discussion board software.

XennoBB - Free. php/mySQL. Features a simple but powerful templating system which allows you to integrate the forum into any website with just a few code changes.

Phorum - Free speedy board software running php/mySQL.

wowBB - Commercial software -- php/mySQL.

WebWiz - Free, ASP bulletin board system software.
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admin zone The forum about forums! Specifically a message board created for Bulletin Board owners to exchange information and ideas. theAdminZone.com
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Forum ShockForumShock offers a handy service of paid posting. Good service to populate your forum to get it started or give it a boost. ForumShock.com