Tree-structured, flat-file forum??

[Michiel]

Hi,

I am planning to write my own forum. But before I start I'd like to check whether anyone has got good tips on how to set up the code and how to store the data.

The forum should have the following features:
- tree structure (so replies on replies)
- flat file db in stead of MySql

I know that using a database propably is easier and faster, but I'm designing this especially for some of my clients that have no database and want to have a very simple forum.

Any tips/ links to tutorials/ links to sample codes etc. ary most welcome!

Thanx in advance, Michiel

[jerdo]

I would suggest reconsidering the no DB thing. There are plenty of good, free DB solutions out there that work on *nix and Windows. The best advantage to using them is faster access and less data corruption than when using a flatfile.