This is why i prefer php to asp*, its not proprietary shite.
You could always use virtual pc,

The rating bar you will want to use some form of SSI and your web host will need to support it there will be some tutorials on something similar at either pixel2life.com or phpfreaks.net. As for the...

Hey, If you are still looking for someone to help i would be happy to, i dont have much experience with vb but i have worked with phpBB and a few content management systems,