So, just to clarify...
When it's released, I run the large update and then my mods disappear, and then I just reinstall them and all of the data and settings of each mod will be preserved, right?
I'm thinking about my customs actions mod and also TinyPortal as I have put loads of stuff into both of these.
I have also made huge changes to the index.template.php file but well, I can just copy and paste that I guess.
On another note, I notice that the forum on this site now says SMF 2.0 at the bottom. Not sure how long it's been like that (who looks?) but maybe it's prophetic...