[Aylwin]

Thanks for the replies!

1) I've already created custom profile fields for first name and surname, and I can make them required fields during registration. However, I want to disable the use of "normal" usernames, as such, and use either the full name or the email address for logging in. Also, I would like the full name to be displayed throughout the forums (profile, posts, member list, etc.) Our forums will be running on an intranet (inaccessible from the internet) so I know already that all users will be employees with valid email addresses and we'll know who they are.

Of course, I could just ask everyone to use their full name as their username but I'd rather not have to correct mistakes of people who don't read instructions. My last resort of course is to just create the user accounts myself but that's going to be a pain.

2) & 3) Pardon my ignorance but what exactly do I need to do with MySQL?

4) Yes, I'm sure I want to do this. The number of users is limited and network is under our control.

Thanks,
Aylwin