INTRODUCTION
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As you have downloaded the dummy.zip-package you seem to know already about Typo3.
If you don't, better chose the testsite.zip which is much more educating.

This short guide lists the important steps to install this package.

STEP BY STEP
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1   - Unzip the distribution to your server
2   - In your browser hit http://[your.site.name]/index.php
2.a - If (2) didn't work well, in your browser hit http://[your.site.name]/typo3/install/index.php
3   - Follow the instructions in the 1-2-3 install tool
4   - Now you can access the backend thru http://[your.site.name]/typo3/
      with the username "admin" and password "password".

that's it :-)


WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM?
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TYPO3 is a powerful and complex professional application. When you start out there will be many things you dont understand, or that don't seem to make sense. There is a widely used mailing list (more information on www.typo3.com & typo3.org) where many experienced users and developers lurk...they are always willing to help, provided you followed these steps BEFORE you ask your question:
1 - Read all available documentation carefully
2 - Read all available documentation again
3 - Search the mailing list archive carefully
4 - If you still cant figure it out - ask the list...see the following guidelines...
       Be polite
       Always include the version of used TYPO3 and server environment (phpinfo())...note that this is available within the TYPO3 Install Tool
       Be as specific and clear as possible - questions like "my Typo3 installation does not work - what can I do???" will be ignored. Although English may not be your first language, if those reading your posting can't understand it, you won't get the help you need
       If you are really having a tough time getting something working, stay cool and don't criticise or flame. Problems are normally caused by lack of research into the documentation, or misunderstanding, not because of bugs. Be logical about your troubleshooting, and you'll get there
5 - If you have identified a genuine new bug, report it to bugs@typo3.com ...do not post to the list about it

Please be aware that if you ask questions that are answered in the available documentation, you may not get a reply, or any help from the developers or any experienced users!

We are aware that there is still some work to be done on the documentation, and the platform for user support...please forgive us for not having all these gaps filled. If you feel that some information is missing, hard to find or just plain wrong, or you have a suggestion on improving TYPO3 or the support services, please let us know so that we can do what is necessary. You could also volunteer to help with the work!


(c) Nigel Jackson, Ingmar Schlecht