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Using an FTP client to upload files

2008-03-26T19:45:32Z

Guysmiley: /* Using Windows Explorer */

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Since many hosting companies do not allow their users shell/local access to their files, users wishing to send (upload) new files to their hosting space must make use of a File Transfer Program. [[wikipedia:FTP_client|FTP]] clients allow users to upload files that have been locally edited to a server. There are a variety [[wikipedia:FTP_client|FTP]] clients available and [[wikipedia:Comparison_of_FTP_clients|this chart]] nicely details the strengths of numerous popular programs, many of which are open source and/or free to download.

If you are using Firefox, may we suggest [http://fireftp.mozdev.org/ FireFTP] as a useful add-on. FireFTP will be used for this tutorial.

You may want enable the display of hidden files so that you don't lose your .htaccess file (on a linux box) when you upload.

== Using Windows Explorer ==
If you have a Windows Operating System installed, you can use Windows Explorer to connect to FTP.

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=== Launching Windows Explorer ===
The images that follow are taken from Windows Vista but the process remains identical.

There are many ways to launch Windows Explorer. You can either just open a folder or My Computer, or you can Hold down the '''Windows Key''' and press '''R'''. Type '''explorer.exe''' and click '''Run'''.

[[Image:Runexplorer.png]]

=== Connecting to FTP ===
To connect to your FTP server, you will require the login details provided to you by your host or administrator. In the address bar, type '''ftp://USERNAME:PASSWORD@HOST.com''' changing the username, password and host where appropriate. If you are running Windows Vista, you may be required to double click on the address bar to have the ability to type into it. Press '''enter''' on your keyboard once you have filled out the details correctly, and Windows Explorer will connect to your FTP server.

If you entered the user login information incorrectly, you will receive an error like the following:

[[Image:Errorwindowsftp.png]]

If this is the case, retype your user details in the boxes provided and try again.

You should see a page, like the following, listing all of the folders/files on your server.

[[Image:Connectedwindowsftp.png]]

''For security reasons files/folders on the example screenshot have been removed''

=== Transferring files ===
The benefit of using Windows Explorer as your FTP application is that you will most likely be familiar with how transferring files work. Basically it's the same as you would if you were copying/moving to another folder.

The trick is to work out in which folder you will upload the files to. In most cases, you will need to upload into a folder called '''"public_html"''', '''"htdocs"''' or '''"www"'''. You'll need to check this with your host or administrator.

To upload a file, simply drag the file from it's original folder onto the window that is connected to your FTP server. Here's an example:

[[Image:Transferftpwin.png]]

=== Closing your FTP connection ===
To close your FTP connection, simply close the Windows Explorer window. To do this, press the red '''X''' on the top right hand corner of the window, as per the following screenshot.

[[Image:Closewin.png]]

== Using FireFTP ==
[http://fireftp.mozdev.org/ FireFTP] is our preferred application for FTP transfer if you are using Mozilla FireFox.

=== Launching FireFTP ===
To begin a file transfer, open FireFox then click '''Tools >> FireFTP'''. FireFTP will open in a new tab.

[[Image:Fireftpmenu.png]]

=== Configure your FTP Details ===
If this is the first time you're connecting to your FTP server using your application, you will need to configure the application to connect to the appropriate server. You will need to obtain the details from your host or administrator.

Archived:Installer

2008-01-20T19:42:54Z

Guysmiley: /* Using the the Joomla! Installer */

{{review}}

===Using the the Joomla! Installer===
Once you've uploaded your files to your hosting space using an [[Using_an_FTP_client_to_upload_files|FTP client]], it's time to install Joomla!.

To begin, open an Internet Browser and type in the address of your joomla installation directory. For example:

<source lang="html4strict">yourdomain.com/joomlainstallationdirectory</source>

'''Screen 1:'''
When you enter the address correctly, the image below will appear. Notice how Joomla! has redirected you to the /installation subdirectory.

[[Image:Installer_Lang.jpg]]

'''Screen 2:'''
Click 'Next' and Joomla! takes you to the Pre-Installation Checklist. Here, specific details relating to php settings are outlined. In order to proceed with the installation, all lights should be green.

[[Image:Installer_PreCheck.jpg]]

'''Screen 3:'''
Click 'Next' and you will be prompted with the [[wikipedia:GNU/GPL|GNU/GPL]] license as seen below.

[[Image:Installer_GNUGPL.jpg]]

'''Screen 4:'''
Click 'Next' to enter Database specifics. Guidelines are provided on the right-hand side to assist you in completing the textfields properly. Please note that all data must be entered correctly to avoid errors.

[[Image:Installer_FTP.jpg]]

'''Screen 5:'''
Click 'Next' to enter the FTP settings. This allows Joomla! to operate in a more secure way, eliminating the need for PHP to handle file upload requests. Note: The FTP layer is not necessary on Windows servers.

[[Image:Installer_FTP.jpg]]

'''Screen 6:'''
Click 'Next' to enter the Main Configuration details.

[[Image:Installer_MainConfig.jpg]]

'''Screen 7:'''
Click 'Next' and you'll be prompted with a warning to delete the installation directory. Once you have done so (likely using your [[Using_an_FTP_client_to_upload_files|FTP client]], click either the 'View Site' tab or the 'Administrator' tab to continue using Joomla!.

Archived:Installer

2008-01-20T19:38:08Z

Guysmiley: /* Using the the Joomla! Installer */

===Using the the Joomla! Installer===
Once you've uploaded your files to your hosting space using an [[Using_an_FTP_client_to_upload_files|FTP client]], it's time to install Joomla!.

To begin, open an Internet Browser and type in the address of your joomla installation directory. For example:

<source lang="html4strict">yourdomain.com/joomlainstallationdirectory</source>

'''Screen 1:'''
When you enter the address correctly, the image below will appear. Notice how Joomla! has redirected you to the /installation subdirectory.

[[Image:Installer_Lang.jpg]]

'''Screen 2:'''
Click 'Next' and Joomla! takes you to the Pre-Installation Checklist. Here, specific details relating to php settings are outlined. In order to proceed with the installation, all lights should be green.

[[Image:Installer_PreCheck.jpg]]

'''Screen 3:'''
Click 'Next' and you will be prompted with the [[wikipedia:GNU/GPL|GNU/GPL]] license as seen below.

[[Image:Installer_GNUGPL.jpg]]

'''Screen 4:'''
Click 'Next' to enter Database specifics. Guidelines are provided on the right-hand side to assist you in completing the textfields properly. Please note that all data must be entered correctly to avoid errors.

[[Image:Installer_FTP.jpg]]

'''Screen 5:'''
Click 'Next' to enter the FTP settings. This allows Joomla! to operate in a more secure way, eliminating the need for PHP to handle file upload requests. Note: The FTP layer is not necessary on Windows servers.

[[Image:Installer_FTP.jpg]]

'''Screen 6:'''
Click 'Next' to enter the Main Configuration details.

[[Image:Installer_MainConfig.jpg]]

'''Screen 7:'''
Click 'Next' and you'll be prompted with a warning to delete the installation directory. Once you have done so (likely using your [[Using_an_FTP_client_to_upload_files|FTP client]], click either the 'View Site' tab or the 'Administrator' tab to continue using Joomla!.

Archived:Installer

2008-01-20T19:37:31Z

Guysmiley:

Archived:Installer

2008-01-20T19:35:43Z

Guysmiley:

===Using the the Joomla! Installer===
Once you've uploaded your files to your hosting space using an [[Using_an_FTP_client_to_upload_files|FTP client]], it's time to install Joomla!.

To begin, open an Internet Browser and type in the address of your joomla installation directory. For example:

<source lang="html4strict">yourdomain.com/joomlainstallationdirectory</source>

When you enter the address correctly, the image below will appear. Notice how Joomla! has redirected you to the /installation subdirectory.

[[Image:Installer_Lang.jpg]]

Click 'Next' and Joomla! takes you to the Pre-Installation Checklist. Here, specific details relating to php settings are outlined. In order to proceed with the installation, all lights should be green.

[[Image:Installer_PreCheck.jpg]]

Click 'Next' and you will be prompted with the [[wikipedia:GNU/GPL|GNU/GPL]] license as seen below.

[[Image:Installer_GNUGPL.jpg]]

Click 'Next' to enter Database specifics. Guidelines are provided on the right-hand side to assist you in completing the textfields properly. Please note that all data must be entered correctly to avoid errors.

[[Image:Installer_FTP.jpg]]

Click 'Next' to enter the FTP settings. This allows Joomla! to operate in a more secure way, eliminating the need for PHP to handle file upload requests. Note: The FTP layer is not necessary on Windows servers.

[[Image:Installer_FTP.jpg]]

Click 'Next' to enter the Main Configuration details.

[[Image:Installer_MainConfig.jpg]]

Click 'Next' and you'll be prompted with a warning to delete the installation directory. Once you have done so (likely using your [[Using_an_FTP_client_to_upload_files|FTP client]], click either the 'View Site' tab or the 'Administrator' tab to continue using Joomla!.

Archived:Installer

2008-01-20T19:35:09Z

Guysmiley:

===Using the the Joomla! Installer===
Once you've uploaded your files to your hosting space using an [[Using_an_FTP_client_to_upload_files|FTP client]], it's time to install Joomla!.

To begin, open an Internet Browser and type in the address of your joomla installation directory. For example:
<source lang="html4strict">yourdomain.com/joomlainstallationdirectory</source>

When you enter the address correctly, the image below will appear. Notice how Joomla! has redirected you to the /installation subdirectory.

[[Image:Installer_Lang.jpg]]

Click 'Next' and Joomla! takes you to the Pre-Installation Checklist. Here, specific details relating to php settings are outlined. In order to proceed with the installation, all lights should be green.

[[Image:Installer_PreCheck.jpg]]

Click 'Next' and you will be prompted with the [[wikipedia:GNU/GPL|GNU/GPL]] license as seen below.

[[Image:Installer_GNUGPL.jpg]]

Click 'Next' to enter Database specifics. Guidelines are provided on the right-hand side to assist you in completing the textfields properly. Please note that all data must be entered correctly to avoid errors.

[[Image:Installer_FTP.jpg]]

Click 'Next' to enter the FTP settings. This allows Joomla! to operate in a more secure way, eliminating the need for PHP to handle file upload requests. Note: The FTP layer is not necessary on Windows servers.

[[Image:Installer_FTP.jpg]]

Click 'Next' to enter the Main Configuration details.

[[Image:Installer_MainConfig.jpg]]

Click 'Next' and you'll be prompted with a warning to delete the installation directory. Once you have done so (likely using your [[Using_an_FTP_client_to_upload_files|FTP client]], click either the 'View Site' tab or the 'Administrator' tab to continue using Joomla!.

Archived:Installer

2008-01-20T19:33:31Z

Guysmiley:

{{in use}}
===Using the the Joomla! Installer===
Once you've uploaded your files to your hosting space using an [[Using_an_FTP_client_to_upload_files|FTP client]], it's time to install Joomla!.

To begin, open an Internet Browser and type in the address of your joomla installation directory. For example:
<source lang="html4strict">yourdomain.com/joomlainstallationdirectory</source>

When you enter the address correctly, the image below will appear. Notice how Joomla! has redirected you to the /installation subdirectory.

[[Image:Installer_Lang.jpg]]

Click 'Next' and Joomla! takes you to the Pre-Installation Checklist. Here, specific details relating to php settings are outlined. In order to proceed with the installation, all lights should be green.

[[Image:Installer_PreCheck.jpg]]

Click 'Next' and you will be prompted with the [[wikipedia:GNU/GPL|GNU/GPL]] license as seen below.

[[Image:Installer_GNUGPL.jpg]]

Click 'Next' to enter Database specifics. Guidelines are provided on the right-hand side to assist you in completing the textfields properly. Please note that all data must be entered correctly to avoid errors.

[[Image:Installer_FTP.jpg]]

Click 'Next' to enter the FTP settings. This allows Joomla! to operate in a more secure way, eliminating the need for PHP to handle file upload requests. Note: The FTP layer is not necessary on Windows servers.

[[Image:Installer_FTP.jpg]]

Click 'Next' to enter the Main Configuration details.

[[Image:Installer_MainConfig.jpg]]

Click 'Next' and you'll be prompted with a warning to delete the installation directory. Once you have done so (likely using your [[Using_an_FTP_client_to_upload_files|FTP client]], click either the 'View Site' tab or the 'Administrator' tab to continue using Joomla!.

Archived:Installer

2008-01-20T19:21:06Z

Guysmiley: /* Using the the Joomla! Installer */

2008-01-19T18:07:31Z

Guysmiley: New page: {{in use}}

Unpacking a package file

2008-01-19T16:41:40Z

Guysmiley: /* Microsoft Windows */

Package files are generally distributed in one of three formats that are supported by Joomla! These can be distinguished by the file extension used and are briefly described below.

==Package file types==
===.zip===
These files are packed using the proprietary ZIP file format. This is the most widely used compression format on Microsoft Windows systems, but it can also be used on Unix-style systems. For more information see [[wikipedia:ZIP (file format)|ZIP (file format) on Wikipedia]]
===.tar.gz===
These files are packed using the TAR (for "tape archive") format, then compressed using the open source Gnu Zip file format. This is the primary compression method used on Unix-style systems, but is also supported on other platforms. For more information see [[wikipedia:gzip|gzip on Wikipedia]]
===.tar.bz2===
These files are packed using the TAR (for "tape archive") format, then compressed using the open source bzip2 file format. This is an increasingly popular compression method on Unix-style systems, but is also supported on other platforms. For more information see [[wikipedia:bzip2|bzip2 on Wikipedia]]

==Programs available to unpack a package file==
How you go about unpacking a package file depends largely on what platform you are running on. Listed below are some of the major platforms and some suggested programs that you can use to unpack package files. See also [[wikipedia:Comparison of file archivers|Comparison of file archivers on Wikipedia]].

===Unix-style systems (such as Linux)===
* The command line '''unzip''' program can be used to unpack .zip files. Enter ''man unzip'' at the command prompt for details. The man page can also be read online [http://linux.die.net/man/1/unzip here].
* The command line '''gunzip''' program can be used to unpack .tar.gz and .tar.bz2 files. Enter ''man gunzip'' at the command prompt for details. The man page can also be read online [http://linux.die.net/man/1/gunzip here].
* The Gnome '''File Roller''' application can be used to unpack all three package file formats. See [[wikipedia:File Roller|File Roller on Wikipedia]].
* The KDE '''Ark''' application acts as a front-end for various command line programs including unzip and gunzip. See [[wikipedia:Ark (computing)|Ark on Wikipedia]].

===Microsoft Windows===
XP users can right-click the downloaded zip package and select 'Extract all' from the menu. This opens the 'Extraction Wizard' which, by default, creates a new folder for the extracted data when the user continually clicks the 'Next' button followed by 'Finish'.

For more control over the zip process, XP users can download and install [[wikipedia:7zip|7zip]], a widely-used open source compression utility.

<Can someone please do Vista Instructions???>

===Apple Mac OS X===
Apple OS X users can double-click the downloaded .zip, .tar.gz, or .tar.bz2 archive. This will automatically create a folder with the decompressed files. You can also use the "Unix-style systems" instructions.

Unpacking a package file

2008-01-19T16:40:01Z

Guysmiley: /* Microsoft Windows */

Package files are generally distributed in one of three formats that are supported by Joomla! These can be distinguished by the file extension used and are briefly described below.

==Package file types==
===.zip===
These files are packed using the proprietary ZIP file format. This is the most widely used compression format on Microsoft Windows systems, but it can also be used on Unix-style systems. For more information see [[wikipedia:ZIP (file format)|ZIP (file format) on Wikipedia]]
===.tar.gz===
These files are packed using the TAR (for "tape archive") format, then compressed using the open source Gnu Zip file format. This is the primary compression method used on Unix-style systems, but is also supported on other platforms. For more information see [[wikipedia:gzip|gzip on Wikipedia]]
===.tar.bz2===
These files are packed using the TAR (for "tape archive") format, then compressed using the open source bzip2 file format. This is an increasingly popular compression method on Unix-style systems, but is also supported on other platforms. For more information see [[wikipedia:bzip2|bzip2 on Wikipedia]]

==Programs available to unpack a package file==
How you go about unpacking a package file depends largely on what platform you are running on. Listed below are some of the major platforms and some suggested programs that you can use to unpack package files. See also [[wikipedia:Comparison of file archivers|Comparison of file archivers on Wikipedia]].

===Unix-style systems (such as Linux)===
* The command line '''unzip''' program can be used to unpack .zip files. Enter ''man unzip'' at the command prompt for details. The man page can also be read online [http://linux.die.net/man/1/unzip here].
* The command line '''gunzip''' program can be used to unpack .tar.gz and .tar.bz2 files. Enter ''man gunzip'' at the command prompt for details. The man page can also be read online [http://linux.die.net/man/1/gunzip here].
* The Gnome '''File Roller''' application can be used to unpack all three package file formats. See [[wikipedia:File Roller|File Roller on Wikipedia]].
* The KDE '''Ark''' application acts as a front-end for various command line programs including unzip and gunzip. See [[wikipedia:Ark (computing)|Ark on Wikipedia]].

===Microsoft Windows===
XP users can right-click the downloaded zip package and select 'Extract all' from the menu. This opens the 'Extraction Wizard' which, by default, creates a new folder for the extracted data when the user continually clicks the 'Next' button followed by 'Finish'.

For more control over the zip process, XP users can download and install [[wikipedia:7zip 7zip]], a widely-used open source compression utility.

<Can someone please do Vista Instructions???>

===Apple Mac OS X===
<can someone fill in this section please?>

Unpacking a package file

2008-01-19T16:39:35Z

Guysmiley: /* Microsoft Windows */

Package files are generally distributed in one of three formats that are supported by Joomla! These can be distinguished by the file extension used and are briefly described below.

==Package file types==
===.zip===
These files are packed using the proprietary ZIP file format. This is the most widely used compression format on Microsoft Windows systems, but it can also be used on Unix-style systems. For more information see [[wikipedia:ZIP (file format)|ZIP (file format) on Wikipedia]]
===.tar.gz===
These files are packed using the TAR (for "tape archive") format, then compressed using the open source Gnu Zip file format. This is the primary compression method used on Unix-style systems, but is also supported on other platforms. For more information see [[wikipedia:gzip|gzip on Wikipedia]]
===.tar.bz2===
These files are packed using the TAR (for "tape archive") format, then compressed using the open source bzip2 file format. This is an increasingly popular compression method on Unix-style systems, but is also supported on other platforms. For more information see [[wikipedia:bzip2|bzip2 on Wikipedia]]

==Programs available to unpack a package file==
How you go about unpacking a package file depends largely on what platform you are running on. Listed below are some of the major platforms and some suggested programs that you can use to unpack package files. See also [[wikipedia:Comparison of file archivers|Comparison of file archivers on Wikipedia]].

===Unix-style systems (such as Linux)===
* The command line '''unzip''' program can be used to unpack .zip files. Enter ''man unzip'' at the command prompt for details. The man page can also be read online [http://linux.die.net/man/1/unzip here].
* The command line '''gunzip''' program can be used to unpack .tar.gz and .tar.bz2 files. Enter ''man gunzip'' at the command prompt for details. The man page can also be read online [http://linux.die.net/man/1/gunzip here].
* The Gnome '''File Roller''' application can be used to unpack all three package file formats. See [[wikipedia:File Roller|File Roller on Wikipedia]].
* The KDE '''Ark''' application acts as a front-end for various command line programs including unzip and gunzip. See [[wikipedia:Ark (computing)|Ark on Wikipedia]].

===Microsoft Windows===
XP users can right-click the downloaded zip package and select 'Extract all' from the menu. This opens the 'Extraction Wizard' which, by default, creates a new folder for the extracted data when the user continually clicks the 'Next' button followed by 'Finish'.

For more control over the zip process, XP users can download and install [[7zip 7zip]], a widely-used open source compression utility.

<Can someone please do Vista Instructions???>

===Apple Mac OS X===
<can someone fill in this section please?>

Unpacking a package file

2008-01-19T16:37:49Z

Guysmiley: /* Microsoft Windows */

Package files are generally distributed in one of three formats that are supported by Joomla! These can be distinguished by the file extension used and are briefly described below.

==Package file types==
===.zip===
These files are packed using the proprietary ZIP file format. This is the most widely used compression format on Microsoft Windows systems, but it can also be used on Unix-style systems. For more information see [[wikipedia:ZIP (file format)|ZIP (file format) on Wikipedia]]
===.tar.gz===
These files are packed using the TAR (for "tape archive") format, then compressed using the open source Gnu Zip file format. This is the primary compression method used on Unix-style systems, but is also supported on other platforms. For more information see [[wikipedia:gzip|gzip on Wikipedia]]
===.tar.bz2===
These files are packed using the TAR (for "tape archive") format, then compressed using the open source bzip2 file format. This is an increasingly popular compression method on Unix-style systems, but is also supported on other platforms. For more information see [[wikipedia:bzip2|bzip2 on Wikipedia]]

==Programs available to unpack a package file==
How you go about unpacking a package file depends largely on what platform you are running on. Listed below are some of the major platforms and some suggested programs that you can use to unpack package files. See also [[wikipedia:Comparison of file archivers|Comparison of file archivers on Wikipedia]].

===Unix-style systems (such as Linux)===
* The command line '''unzip''' program can be used to unpack .zip files. Enter ''man unzip'' at the command prompt for details. The man page can also be read online [http://linux.die.net/man/1/unzip here].
* The command line '''gunzip''' program can be used to unpack .tar.gz and .tar.bz2 files. Enter ''man gunzip'' at the command prompt for details. The man page can also be read online [http://linux.die.net/man/1/gunzip here].
* The Gnome '''File Roller''' application can be used to unpack all three package file formats. See [[wikipedia:File Roller|File Roller on Wikipedia]].
* The KDE '''Ark''' application acts as a front-end for various command line programs including unzip and gunzip. See [[wikipedia:Ark (computing)|Ark on Wikipedia]].

===Microsoft Windows===
XP users can right-click the downloaded zip package and select 'Extract all' from the menu. This opens the 'Extraction Wizard' which, by default, creates a new folder for the extracted data when the user continually clicks the 'Next' button followed by 'Finish'.

For more control over the zip process, XP users can download and install [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7-Zip], a widely-used open source compression utility.

<Can someone please do Vista Instructions???>

===Apple Mac OS X===
<can someone fill in this section please?>

Unpacking a package file

2008-01-19T16:37:22Z

Guysmiley: /* Microsoft Windows */

Package files are generally distributed in one of three formats that are supported by Joomla! These can be distinguished by the file extension used and are briefly described below.

==Package file types==
===.zip===
These files are packed using the proprietary ZIP file format. This is the most widely used compression format on Microsoft Windows systems, but it can also be used on Unix-style systems. For more information see [[wikipedia:ZIP (file format)|ZIP (file format) on Wikipedia]]
===.tar.gz===
These files are packed using the TAR (for "tape archive") format, then compressed using the open source Gnu Zip file format. This is the primary compression method used on Unix-style systems, but is also supported on other platforms. For more information see [[wikipedia:gzip|gzip on Wikipedia]]
===.tar.bz2===
These files are packed using the TAR (for "tape archive") format, then compressed using the open source bzip2 file format. This is an increasingly popular compression method on Unix-style systems, but is also supported on other platforms. For more information see [[wikipedia:bzip2|bzip2 on Wikipedia]]

==Programs available to unpack a package file==
How you go about unpacking a package file depends largely on what platform you are running on. Listed below are some of the major platforms and some suggested programs that you can use to unpack package files. See also [[wikipedia:Comparison of file archivers|Comparison of file archivers on Wikipedia]].

===Unix-style systems (such as Linux)===
* The command line '''unzip''' program can be used to unpack .zip files. Enter ''man unzip'' at the command prompt for details. The man page can also be read online [http://linux.die.net/man/1/unzip here].
* The command line '''gunzip''' program can be used to unpack .tar.gz and .tar.bz2 files. Enter ''man gunzip'' at the command prompt for details. The man page can also be read online [http://linux.die.net/man/1/gunzip here].
* The Gnome '''File Roller''' application can be used to unpack all three package file formats. See [[wikipedia:File Roller|File Roller on Wikipedia]].
* The KDE '''Ark''' application acts as a front-end for various command line programs including unzip and gunzip. See [[wikipedia:Ark (computing)|Ark on Wikipedia]].

===Microsoft Windows===
XP users can right-click the downloaded zip package and select 'Extract all' from the menu. This opens the 'Extraction Wizard' which, by default, creates a new folder for the extracted data when the user continually clicks the 'Next' button followed by 'Finish'.

For more control over the zip process, XP users can download and install [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7-Zip]], a widely-used open source compression utility.

<Can someone please do Vista Instructions???>

===Apple Mac OS X===
<can someone fill in this section please?>