New install

[boomertbh]

seem like zero help and zero support..I'll look elsewheres for some help,

[G6Cad]

sorry to see you feel that way.

[Zetan]

seem like zero help and zero support..I'll look elsewheres for some help,

seems like zero effort on your part.

Notice the difference:

• index.template.php
  
• index.php
  
  

  
  why must this be such a pain
  

  
  You might want to make sure you have followed the checklist for the files that need their permissions set at CHMOD 777 or 755. No packages will install otherwise.

[SmokyBlue]

here is the actual guide for chmoding the files for your site:

http://docs.simplemachines.org/index.php?topic=5

and if you have patience, the crew here is the best.. they all work hard and if you give the benifit of the doubt, since you are new to site installs, you will be up and running in no time..

i wish you good luck and if you have any more troubles, try to list them as they come and someone will be more that glad to help you out..