IPB & VB are not different in code so to speak but very different in other ways. VB is actually easier to skin than IPB. IPB takes alot more time to do IMO. There are some good things about both forums and some bad.

Skinning is pretty easy once you get started. You would do the best to have a basic knowledge of CSS & HTML. Since you are doing a skin for VB you will want to get aquainted with the phrases & templates in VB. These can make a really big difference for your forums.


MP