Looks like the totally new version (v3.0) of the phpBB was finally released earlier today.
Probably might try it out as a totally new install as it isn't upgradable from versions 2.0.x yet.
Should keep the theme and plugin making programmers/designers busy trying to get updates for 3.0 out. heh heh
AND they are ONLY going to "officially" support versions 2.0.22 and the new 3.0.
More info here ...
http://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopi ... 4&t=615945