What's the correct grammar for more than one type of forum software?

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  1. cheat-master30

    cheat-master30 Grand Master

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    If forum software is singular, what would I use to refer to more than one of them, like vBulletin and phpBB without naming the software and using 'forum software types'?
     
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  2. Nick

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    I usually say "forum scripts" or "forum solutions". :shrug:
     
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  3. Abomination

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    Singular - plural
    goose - geese
    deer - deer

    Just say what the 2 are you are referring to?

    ?
     
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  4. Chani

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    This one seems best to me.
     
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  5. Brandon

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    I would say forum scripts as well, or bulletin boards
    Whenever I've talking to someone who has no idea what vBulletin is, I'll saw bulletin boards, discussion boards or just forums.
     
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  6. Ak Worm

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    Real word, just forums..
     
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  7. Chani

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    Buzz!!! Wrong! :D

    Okay, that's the current accepted plural of forum, but technically, the plural of forum is fora. :p
     
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  8. Michael

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    Forum softwares?
     
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  9. Chani

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    Or "forum software packages"
     
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  10. Chris

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    You'll always see me using these three. ;)
     
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  11. Wayne Luke

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    I've always used "software package" and "software packages" or "software program" and "software programs". Or even simpler if the context is known than drop software. Most people actually don't know what "scripts" are except as slang for prescriptions.
     
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