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iamii · 10-19-2003, 08:30 PM

I am planning to install phpBB on my website. I was wondering about how many mb of server space is required to run such a forum. I am currently hosted by p4host with a 300 mb space.

thanks for your help

arch13 · 10-19-2003, 08:50 PM

a large confluence of factors will determine what space is needed. the topic of said forum would be factor #1. If your talking about a small forum with less than 250 members then 300mb is a concievable amount of space. the TFP on the other hand, will eat up storage by the GB(s) easly.

I'm sure Halx can give you an idea of what a forum on this scale will chew up. Perhaps he'll notice this thread and respond. if not, you can always PM him. he's watched this place grow, and can give a great model of growth vs. needed space i'm sure.

iamii · 10-19-2003, 08:54 PM

Thanks for the info, the forum will not be this big in size. so according to what you siad, I think 300 mb is enough for me. Thank you very much for the input

10-19-2003, 08:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
iamii Crazy	running a forum I am planning to install phpBB on my website. I was wondering about how many mb of server space is required to run such a forum. I am currently hosted by p4host with a 300 mb space. thanks for your help

10-19-2003, 08:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
arch13 Loves my girl in thongs Location: North of Mexico, South of Canada	a large confluence of factors will determine what space is needed. the topic of said forum would be factor #1. If your talking about a small forum with less than 250 members then 300mb is a concievable amount of space. the TFP on the other hand, will eat up storage by the GB(s) easly. I'm sure Halx can give you an idea of what a forum on this scale will chew up. Perhaps he'll notice this thread and respond. if not, you can always PM him. he's watched this place grow, and can give a great model of growth vs. needed space i'm sure. __________________ Seen on an employer evaluation: "The wheel is turning but the hamsters dead" ____________________________ Is arch13 really a porn diety ? find out after the film at 11. -Nanofever

10-19-2003, 08:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
iamii Crazy	Thanks for the info, the forum will not be this big in size. so according to what you siad, I think 300 mb is enough for me. Thank you very much for the input