So I ask, is it possible? Without the need to completely learn the language?
Yes I need each page to have a individual URL. By page, I mean topic.
I understand it's a dynamic language, with stylesheets - constants - variables etc.
I've done a 'few' php type sites, retrofitting what I wanted to do eventually was easy enough - starting out with any system though usually it seems miles away.
If any of you are familiar with OSCommerce you know what I am talking about. VERY easy to get up and running, easy to install mods, a bit difficult to get it exactly the way you want it to be if you aren't familiar with php. It's a great platform for the stubborn, because when it's all said and done you end up knowing php / mysql pretty well on an amateur level.
That's what I am hoping to gain from this experience. Why put up a site that has no personal benefit to me if learning is one of my main goals right? :)
So...I'm torn. Drupal - heck I could probably have the site up and running in living color in less than a month. DNN, I have no idea still. I guess I'll just have to bite the bullet and play around with it.