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Hiya,
I'm running UBB Classic 6.7.1 and have to prune regularly due to the huge number of files it generates (believe it or not my host has a max limit of 30K files!). I'm guessing that Classic creates a file for each post (or is it each topic)?
Anyway, does Threads have better file management (whatever) than this?
Thanks!
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Yes - it is MySQL based, so far far fewer files (all script). Your only limit might be if your host restricts your MySQL database size - if they do then it might be time to relocate. All your limits should really relate to overall disk usage including email, files, databases, stats etc. Never come across a file limit before.
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I have come accross a file limit before; IMO you should transfer to a more serious host; restricting sites on files is horrendous for an established site...
Though moving to a MySQL based forum (Like UBB.Threads) from a flat file based forum (Like UBB.Classic) is the first step, but likely your host will have a MySQL size limit in place as well.
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UBB.classic stored its data in flat files - 1 per member, 1 per topic in each forum, etc.
UBB.threads v6 & v7 both mainly store their scripts and config on disk. The topics, members, etc are stored in the DB.
I know that v7 does have a few files generated during operation (sessions, templates/compile). Keep in mind that enabling uploads and logging will increase the number of files that are required to operate your forums.
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Yes, but you're able to limit the size and ammount of log files as well  ... Its also good to note that UBB.Threads7 has a cache which will also create additional files to speed up operations...
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Between the two of us, we'll get the right answer
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or a larger postcount lol
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Thanks guys,
I think you've answered my question! I agree about the host, Hostway (30,000 file limit!). Moving is a such a hassle though!
I now need to decide to go for Threads or look around for a more Web 2.0 sort of community package. I'd like something like groupee.com but they don't sell it. ANy suggestions gratefully received!
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A good rule of thumb is to search your webhost on webhostingtalk.com as you can find reviews on a ton of webhosts. Myself, I'd look at a new host and go with ubb.threads ...
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You know, generally I post that thread with the webhostingtalk.com url lol
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