New to forum - Seeking Help!

Greetings to all,

I am not a novice to web development, but I have never ventured into interactive web development until now. I do not know what type of tools would be necessary to do what I want to do now. If you can help with any advice or point me to places that can give me information, I would greatly appreciate it.

Things that I would like to do for my web sites are:
1) Create a members area that is customizable like this forum's member profiles.
2) I want to give the user some ability to create sub directories and the ability to share documents with permissions. There is a list of very complex requirements, but....
3) and more.........

I don't know if I should use XML, ASP or what.

Thank you

GoJoe

[herkalees]

I haven't the foggiest idea how to lead you in the right direction (although others will), but I wanted to say welcome to the forums.

Thank you. Looking around at the other forums on this site, I can see that there are some very knowledgeable helpful folks around.

Thanks,

GoJoe

[sypher]

First of all you would need a server side language (php or asp) depends what host your using.

My host has both, but I am looking for information on which would be the best to use.

[sypher]

Are u using a windows or unix server?

Right now, my host has Windows and Linux. Personally, I use Windows to develop on, but have considered putting together a Linux system.

[sypher]

Ok then you need php

[benbramz]

why not use some forum software like phpbb or vbulletin and customize it to your needs?

may be easier then custom building with better results