2
You will need the news module, a forum module, and anyother module you care to have. Once installed through module admin you can rename them to what you wish. Activating modules through admin will make them appear in the menu. Using blocks will enable you to determine which one will be on your start page and which other blocks wish to also appear for your range of users. Your question suggests you have a bit of a learning curve in front of you:
New users should always checkout the following:
1. Documentation - linked on the left. Specifically the administration manual
2. The FAQ section - linked on the left - specifically the sections on gloassry, beginners first steps, modules, blocks and themes. There are links to visual tutorials here.
3. The search function on the top right.
Please check also the read B4U post link below if you have problems.
For Visual tutorials please go
here
