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Typo3.org
Typo3.org [1] is a great resource for anything concerning Typo3. You find manuals, videos, FAQs, HOW-TOs, Mailing lists, articles, contributions etc. that help you with many problems that could cross your way.
The only thing that is required of you is that you read and try to find the solution to your problem first in all possible directions before you ask in the mailing list.
Google a question is also a popular way to find out more about Typo3. There are many websites that are dedicated to Typo3 and have really good forums that are kept up-to-date.
You probalby want to setup you up with the mailing list [2]. That way you can research any upcoming installation problems and if not covered ask for help.
[1] http://www.typo3.org [2] http://typo3.org/documentation/mailing-lists
Packages
There are two kinds of packages for TYPO3. First there is the zip/tgz packages that just contains the TYPO3 specific files (plus in some cases additional content to get you started). Then there are Installer packages that also includes a complete Apache/MySQL/PHP environment.
You find all packages on typo3.org, in the section Download / Packages -> http://typo3.org/download/packages/
Dummy
If you want to start out a fresh project take this package which offers an empty database with only a single admin user configured (user: "admin", password: "password")
Quickstart
Download this if you want to get started with TYPO3. It comes with a great tutorial (or PDF) that will keep you entertained for hours and teach you all the stuff you need to survive.
Testsite
If you already know the basics of Typo3 and want to know about more advanced features, take this one! The testsite is a “complete site” with a lot of default content for testing and learning. It's advisable to download the testsite to test Typo3.
Freesite
The Freesite package is for advanced users (!) to learn about the "freesite" extension which enables e.g. ISPs to create websites for customers in no time.
Typo3 Source
This package is required by every tgz version from above. Using a symlink that points to this source directory, one can use the same source for several different sites (i.e. tgz packages)
Ready-To-Go-Installers
The Ready-To-Go-Installer packages installs a complete Apache/MySQL/PHP environment with a TYPO3 package. Please remember that they don't necessarily contain the latest versions of the used programs and you will have to update them if you want your installation to be secure. The main purpose of those installers is to get you starting as quick as possible.
Some of the Installer packages are:
- TYPO3 for Debian based Linux
- WAMP Quickstart for all Windows version
- Mac Quickstart for Mac OS X 10.2 or higher
- LAMP Testsite for Linux
