I read about the problems with OpenBSD code reading and why it shut down. Problems with the methods to study existing code and possibly submit diff's.
Right now I am using Mwforum, which doesn't seem to have any security problems, beyond the very rare trolls that actually register. I have been using it to host LedgerSMB's forums. One of the really nice features it has is an addon to convert emails into posts. I have been doing this quite nicely for a good period of time. These emails go to read only boards. The forum supports attachments, (diff's would be a good usage). It also supports addons to change the forum controls into other languages. I wrote the Spanish addon. The forum is written in Perl and supports multiple databases, PostgreSQL preferred. It works in Perl or mod_perl. The downside is that the author is no longer working on the project or accepting any diff's for the code. I would like help developing a port to make our own forum software that works with our httpd and also perl and mod_perl. I would like to continue having the ability to post emails, such as ports@, tech@, misc@, etc. Possibly also being able to send emails back for the existing mailing lists. Personally, I would like to use PostgreSQL and Perl, although C would also be acceptable. Others would be better able to comment on the security of Perl vs C. Is anyone already working on this or interested? I think this might be a good way to continue the code studying that was started. Thoughts? Chris Bennett
