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A message board (or bulletin board) allows a community of users to have discussions via a web-based interactive forum. From the 1970s to the mid-1990s, electronic bulletin board systems (or "BBSes") existed before the rise of the World Wide Web. They were typically run by hobbyists who allowed users to connect via a modem to their system. After the mid-1990s, web-based message boards began to replace old-fashioned BBSes, although sometimes these new message boards and forums are still referred to as bulleti
When you choose a webhosting service to host your board, you will often need to pick between Linux and Windows hosting. We strongly recommend that you go with a Linux-based server, as that operating system tends to be far more reliable, secure and less expensive than Windows-based servers. They are the de facto standard in hosting these days, and it will be easier for you to move between one host and another if you start off right, with Linux-based hosting.
If you're just starting off with a small message board, a shared hosting account might be sufficient. Shared hosting literally shares the resources of a larger server amongst many customers, and is a great way to start off without spending a lot of money. You can typically expect to pay between $10 and $50 per month for a shared hosting service, depending on the features. Here are a few that you might wish to consider:
HT.com -- Hosting Talk
HT.com -- Hosting Talk