*IT IS POSSIBLE* ProBoards/Forums.net to phpBB?

[SimianSteam]

I was wondering if anyone had started work on a ProBoards/Forums.net to phpBB converter since ProBoards has given it's users a way out.

For those that aren't aware, ProBoards launched a 'Premium' service called forums.net. It's tiered, low end 9.99 a month, and one of the upgrades is that you can download your DB. It does require a 6 month commitment if you're moving from ProBoards to Forums.net, but $60 is worth it to me to get off that crappy platform.

If work hasn't started yet I'm willing to chip in some cash to help it along.

[KevC]

Presumably this still applies
viewtopic.php?p=12829902#p12829902

[SimianSteam]

Presumably this still applies
viewtopic.php?p=12829902#p12829902

That applies to normal ProBoards sites still, but Forums.net uses ProBoards v5 software, and the database is downloadable. Basically anyone with ProBoards can get out for $60, assuming there were converters in place.

Here's more info, such as it is: https://forums.net/

[Hauzer]

I'm not aware of Forums.net, however please may I clear some information I'm missing with you? Firstly if my research is correct; to download a Forums.net database, you must have used their service for at least six months? If you're a ProBoards user, you can upgrade to Forums.net for $60 (or is that for a database dump)?

At the moment, I don't think a converter exists for Forums.net, for any forum software I believe. However I am willing to create one, but I don't have a Forums.net database. Would it be possible to obtain a copy, perhaps from any Forums.net user? I just need a basic structure. I don't need a live database, just some with sample data.

By the way, is Forums.net popular enough? Do many users utilise that forum software/service? Would creating a converter assist a large amount of users?

All the best.

Edit: Uhh, looking at the demo of this software, this is some "ugly" design.

[Robin L]

I'm not aware of Forums.net, however please may I clear some information I'm missing with you? Firstly if my research is correct; to download a Forums.net database, you must have used their service for at least six months? If you're a ProBoards user, you can upgrade to Forums.net for $60 (or is that for a database dump)?

As far as I can tell, Forums.net forum data can be exported at any time, and according to the FAQ, ProBoard users can migrate to Forums.net with a 6-month contract, so effectively, exporting ProBoard data costs ($10/month) * (6 months) = $60

Writing such a converter should help those stuck with ProBoard, and are willing to pay a fee to get out, or just people who don't want to pay for Forums.net anymore, and want to self-host.