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Flat files with large amounts of data will kill you, on time, speed, reliability, and bandwith.
side note: I was researching the top hosting companies per rate of increase in the past year, and it seems the major populace is looking for an aol of hosting. surprising? not really. there are some super php/mysql forums, and writing your own is not too dificult either. Plus it's super addicting. Good luck.
That said, I think there's many hurdles you'd have to overcome with your own flat file forum that would naturally be handled in a database such as mySQL.
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If any of you know how to create a forum using ASP and MSAccess advice would be appreciated.
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