What do you want them to be able to do?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PHP2.What is php , is my first question related to this?
Do you have a hosting package? There is lots of forum software about like phpbb, vbulletin etc. All would meet your needs. Some are free, some aren't.3.I also want a forum , do i have to resort to using SMFFORFREE? I noticed on websitepalace.com that when you purchase one of there hosting deals you get a free forums?What type of forums is this?
I am sure someone else can ellaborate on my answers. I just thought I would post to get started