No that could compromise the security of you computer, a seperate account is better.
I think it's not very likely DNN will Fork.

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Thank you all for the info, here is another question that is digging at me speaking of moving from free to commercial modules.

Lets say I start my forums on the free module, 4 months from now I decide to convert to some commercial forum module, does all that data get lost (start anew) or is there a way with DNN to port over the posts/info from one forum module to another?

Fair enough

Do you suggest another free feature filled forum module then the one included with the install files?

What is a good site with free themes? (Or skins I guess they are called here) and free modules?

Thanks again for all your help to my, I am sure, newbie questions. The more I read the more I like this package.