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I always use phpBB as my free forum solution, though I also like SMF. I like phpBB due to the vast range of modifications available, and themes.
Adnan, I will give you a tip. I would strongly advise you to narrow down the forums and try to limit it to max 10 forums. Try to use "wide categories". If your forum works out well, and you start to get some real activity over there. I would recommend adding a few categories, and move any threads that are no longer on the most appropiate area.
Remember, forums require a huge amount of work and time. As a previous forum owner, I am quite aware of the time that is required in order to administrate and moderate the forums. I wish you the best with your project, and will join if I manage to get some spare time 
If you want to kickass start your forums, you may want to consider holding a few contests for web hosting companies' and their respective owners. I'll try and come up with some good ideas and will happily share them with you.
Meti
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Thx Meti,
Any ideas help.
I got a family to support.
I installed phpbb3, wiped it out, installed SMF.
I think I'm going to wipe this out and end up re-installing phpbb3 cause it's more cleanly coded then SMF.
It looks very nice and has some good features but phpbb3 has a very robust feel to it.
So I think I'm going to revert back to phpbb3, right now before theres any activity on it.
take care
Edit,
I reverted back to phpbb
the forum is set up at
Hosting Gossip: Web Hosting Forums & Discussions • Index page
It needs some more forums and categories in there.