I have fixed the link issue with my SMF so I don't need to purchase the extension for that. My issue with my SMF forum that is bridged in Joomla is that it is SLOW!! Outside of Joomla, it moves great. But, within Joomla, it crawls. I use Artio SEF and wonder if the SEF is what is slowing it down.

If the paid extension will help the speed issue, then where do I buy it?

It is slow for me too, don't know if it is server or bridge or SEF issue, however the SMF Bridge JoomSEF Extenstion for $14 is worth-ed.

What else does the extension do besides fix that double link issue? I already got a fix for that.

Installed on my site www.joomlahye.com

I have it on a few sites, but the main one is at www.thespread.com.

The slowness is not a server issue as the forum moves fine when accessed directly (outside of Joomla). We've GOT to get this slowness issue resolved though.

The paid version of SMF extension creates links based on name of board / topic as apposed to numbers.