Advice needed

[championboxer]

guys n gals,
have a question. I have a domain and hosting provided. Loved SMF look and features...
How do i start from here?
As in where do i start downloading this forum software?
(is there a price? pardon my ignorance )

any other advice?
thanks,
bernard

[Amacythe]

I'd say start at the beginning.   

http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=6765.0

If you have problems try a search on this forum.  Loads of questions have been asked, many more than once

[championboxer]

thanks...

another question..
i downloaded the installation .zip... unzipped that..
hmm.. how can i open the "install.php?"
must it be uploaded to the server first before i can tweak?
thks

[Metho]

There's an instruction file packed in the zip. Basically, you'll upload everything to the server, chmod specific files to the appropriate values, create the database for SMF, and then point your browser to www.yourdomain.com/folder/install.php. And then go from there. I highly suggest your read the installation guide, though, as it gives you a thorough explaination of each step.

- Methonis

[[Unknown]]

There's an instruction file packed in the zip

Actually, there is not currently, but you outlined essentially what to do .

-[Unknown]

[Dem0n]

thanks...

another question..
i downloaded the installation .zip... unzipped that..
hmm.. how can i open the "install.php?"
must it be uploaded to the server first before i can tweak?
thks

If you havent figured this out, i'll be glad to install for you. Just pm me with some info on your site ect.

[Metho]

There's an instruction file packed in the zip

Actually, there is not currently, but you outlined essentially what to do .

-[Unknown]

Whoops, my mistake. See what assuming gets me?

- Methonis