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Hello all!: Latest WP3 – buddypress plugin
1. Do I need to install bbpress, as well? I can’t seem to locate/add groups for forums.
2. I have WP install with WAMP server on my local host for beta testing. Does this prohibit me from using the buddypress plugin? I have WP installed under www on the WAMP. This is really frustrating me. I have looked all over the net for information and can’t seem to find the answers that I need.
I want to create my site and have everything ready when we move to a new hosting service. I am using a temporary host right now, VistaPrint, just to have a presence until and can build a ‘real’ website. I am very new to WP and website building, but I can read, understand and execute very well. Please help me use these wonderful products. We are a high school alumni association, just getting started supplying scholarships to our graduating seniors.

Thank you,
lgrant80