[Theme: P2] How to: category selection, tag selection, required fields

Would love to be able to do #1 above as well. No answer after one month. Is Automattic still supporting this theme?

I also need to

Another vote for the above request.
With a choice of drop down, check box and Radio Buttons.

To clarify the point 3 in post 1 above for my benefit.
Before a post is sent at least one category and one tag must be selected.

Same here!
I join my vote to forexit:
To clarify the point 3 in post 1 above for my benefit.
Before a post is sent at least one category and one tag must be selected.

I personnaly do not care that much for the tags.