There are modules listed in both the Community and Communication categories that allow you to build a community of users that can interact with each other online. One such module, which is actually listed under Communication, is the newBB module. We will install this module as an example explaining how it can be used to build a community that communicates online:
Name: newBB
Version: 2.0.2
URL:http://www.xoops.org/modules/repository/viewcat.php?cid=20
Description: This module will allow you to create online discussion forums.
We will install this module on our xoopsbook.steveatwal.com website with access given to all visitors and administration limited to Webmasters. Once this module is installed in the same manner as outlined earlier and renamed to Forums, then under System Admin | Modules | Forums there are three main options that you will use: Categories, Forums, and Permissions.
Click on System Admin | Modules | Forums | Categories to create a new high-level category into which...