need some help cant decide Please Read!

[T0M]

Ok, I want to start a forum, Its no problem install it upload etc, I know the routine, But i cant decide which software. I wanna use something free, Like Phpbb, ipb 2.0, 1.3.1, If i use phpbb i can get loads of hacks and skins, But i hate the way phpbb looks and acts. I can use ipb 2.0, but i heard it was illegal to run after a certain date. Then there ipb 1.3 theres not many hacks and i hear it has alot of exploits. If you guys were me what would you choose to run a Habbo forum on?

[T0M]

Sorry, For the Double Post, But i need help.

[Recursion]

Well over my Experience, if you want LOADS of Hacks then phpBB but dont forget some hacks can make your forum UnSecure. But Personally IPB is my Fav. For Paid I would Like vB but its too expensive for a Pre-Teen like me.

[DMB-Hosting]

Hey, start with phpBB then if you get more money buy a licensed one