Setting up forums/message boards

[Chavo Classic]

FAO Triple A, the mods and anyone else...

Ok, the long and short of it is that I'd like to know what procedure to follow in order to set up an internet forum/message board. It's not going to be anything to rival TPWW (in fact, not a wrestling forum at all) but just something I've been thinking about for the last few weeks to do with my job.

Something real basic will do, which will hopefully grow as interest and members increases. Where do I start? Will it cost to set up? What kind of advice can you guys give?

I'd love to know the basics and should you guys have any links to people who might know if you could pass their details onto me.

Please let me know. Any help or contribution would be appreciated.