As a unix newbie, I could make NO sense out of any of the documentation from the Joomla site, and was too scared to make changes using a vi editor from an xterm window. And no clue about apache, mysql, or php.

Luckily, I stumbled upon MAMP.  The logical conclusion: google Joomla and MAMP.

Viola. Your site was clear, CORRECT, and following your instructions JUST WORKED.  THE FIRST TIME.

THANK YOU!

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