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Hi cpgeek,
If I'm not mistaken you'll have to stay will the new admin panel or you could use gijoes(?) admin blocks.
Xoops 2.2.3 does come with admin, pm, & extended profile modules. You will need to download any other modules you might want to install from the repository. Keep in mind that not all modules work with 2.2.3
News 1.4.4 is the latest. I think you'll appreciate this module as it has grown with more features over time. The latest smartsection 1.5 is also very good for a news or articles modules. You'll have to try both to decide which is right for you.
bbpixel offers IPB 1.5 Monty can tell you more about it. CBB has come a long way and is being agressively supported. CBB 2.3 is the latest version and is considered to replace newbb.
I happen to like xcgal 2.0.2 however you might want to check out xoopsgallery
here. I haven't tried the coppermine bridge yet. Let me know if you like it.
hope this helps.
don (el paso)
motto - green chili for everything!