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RokBridge 
Version
1.0rc12 (last update on Sep 24, 2009)
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15
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12
License
GPL
Non-Commercial
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Date Added
26 June 2009
RokBridge is a non-invasion, bi-directional bridge for Joomla and the forum platform phpBB3. By following a few simple sets, you can easily integrate the 2 platforms, providing registration, user syncing and syncing of login sessions.
Traditionally bridges for Joomla 1.0 have been a variety of hack's in both the Joomla and the forum code base, resulting in a precarious solution that was prone to break with updates on either side. This is not the case with RokBridge due to its non-invasive characteristics.
List of Features
* Non-invasive Joomla 1.5 application
* Simple unified Joomla component based install & setup
* Powerful Joomla modules: Login, Latest Posts, Latest Members, Top Members, Online Members
* Uses Joomla authenticator and user synchronization system, which will allow for authentication via plugins such as openID, ldap, gmail, etc...
* Bi-directional syncing of registrations in either Joomla or phpBB3
* Sychronization of profile data
* Very little performance overhead compared to traditional bridges
* Joomla SEF capabilities trickle down to bridged forum
Changelog
-----------RC12 Released-----------------
23-Sep-2009 Andy Miller
^ Refreshed Admin UI with new images and css
# Bug fixes for default config options
23-Sep-2009 Brian Towles
# Fixed exclude and include bug in latest posts module
^ Speeded up Latest Active Topics query for latest posts module
+ Added indexes install option to admin
22-Sep-2009 Andy Miller
+ Auto-saves default configuration on first run.
^ Changed patch process to take into account > 3.0.5 not needing as much patching
+ Added auto-setting of auth method in phpBB3 when applying/removing auth plugin
15-Sep-2009 Brian Towles
# Fixed phpbb 3.0.6RC1 style compatibility
Click the following for the Full & Official Changelog at http://www.rockettheme.com/extensions-joomla/rokbridge#changelog
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byH2oDesigns on September 8, 2009
Perfect! RocketThemes extensions are all well-tested and work at light speed right out of the box. Well done!
bydavree on September 1, 2009
Downloaded, installed, configured - all in about 5 minutes.
Exactly what I was looking for and works perfectly no problems what so ever.
Exactly what I was looking for and works perfectly no problems what so ever.
byleandrosalvador on August 28, 2009
It's a very well done extension, which does what it try to do. One tip: in the field "phpBB3 path", don't start the path with "/", neither finish it with "/". In my case only the following path was enough: phpBB3
bymikehawk on July 30, 2009
Extension was easy to install and has worked great. The additional modules make for a great integration with the Joomla Frontpage. The only issue I had at all was the "Latest Posts" module brought the page to a crawl. I uninstalled it and now the page is very fast again.
Their support forum is very active so I am sure when I post the problem there will be a solution.
Their support forum is very active so I am sure when I post the problem there will be a solution.
bytszuta on July 26, 2009
I am a mid-level Joomla user. This component is simple to install and set up. Some other bridges that I tried required a little hack to get it to work. RokBridge is a simple "plug and play" component.
It integrates perfectly with phpBB. I did have one issue with SEO. I allowed RokBridge to rewrite the .htaccess file. That caused an issue with the registration forgot username, forgot password, and register links in the login box. I simply reverted to the standard format and we were back to normal.
It integrates perfectly with phpBB. I did have one issue with SEO. I allowed RokBridge to rewrite the .htaccess file. That caused an issue with the registration forgot username, forgot password, and register links in the login box. I simply reverted to the standard format and we were back to normal.
byLarae on July 4, 2009
Out of all the bridges I have attempted to use, this one is the best. I love the fact that joomla's SEF trickles down into your forum and also provides some really nifty modules such as the latest forum posts, latest members online, top members, and online members.
The only slight cons I found was the documentation was somewhat confusing, but the staff at Rocket Theme buffers that with their expedient, excellent customer service and support. I have ever yet to ask for assistance and be ignored.
All in all, excellent quality extension and top notch support.
The only slight cons I found was the documentation was somewhat confusing, but the staff at Rocket Theme buffers that with their expedient, excellent customer service and support. I have ever yet to ask for assistance and be ignored.
All in all, excellent quality extension and top notch support.
bymichae0147l on June 28, 2009
It's really nice. PhpBB3 is the best forum and I would like to... but for my site I need jomsocial integration.
byxem_007 on June 27, 2009
I've been trying to find bridge for phpbb3 and I found this one.
And I am very much satisfied with it.
RokBridge Rocks!!
And I am very much satisfied with it.
RokBridge Rocks!!