So far, this Joomla Installation is going pretty good for an old roll-a-beef agent who doesn't like to read users' manuals.  Joomla , if you haven't heard yet, is a free CMS (content management system).  In other words a free website-maker, if you know what I mean.

 I installed Joomla through Fantastico in my Cpanel. I wanted it right a my root level so I just hit "go".   I believe that method of installation must be pretty much fool proof because it worked right off.