One script is able to maintain any number of boards, i.e. secure boards for registered users. Ruboard was initially based on WWWBoard by Matt Wright, but is completely rewriten now. A very nice, easy to use threaded message forum system. Features password protected user logins, real message threading and much more. A very simple message board which adds a link to each post to a main message board.
Cookies retain user preferences.
Shopping cart interface allows one to easily save certain articles for future review. Visitors are given a chance to respond online to a list of articles. The scripts allows you to easily incorporate it into the look and feel of your existing website by the use of simple HTML template files. The Message Board script lets users who come to your site join in a discussion group by reading and posting messages. Users get a very friendly graphical interface with icons for navigation, posting etc.