Beginner's Guide

Download Joomla 2.5 at joomla.org
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and unpack the files into your root folder of the web server
(e.g.: /htdocs). From now on, everything is going to go really fast because the Joomla web installer is
working for you. Go to URL http://localhost/.
Step 1 – Selecting a language
The web installer appears with a selection of languages. Choosing the language is the first of seven
installation steps. Set the desired language, and click the Next button (Figure 1).
Figure 1: Installer – Select language
Step 2 – Installation check
The Installation check (Figure 2) should help you verify whether your server environment is suitable for
the installation of Joomla or not.
Joomla! 2.5 - Beginner’s Guide
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http://www.joomla.org/download.html