Thanks for downloading SilverStripe CMS.

Simply extract the archive to a folder in a web-accessible location and visit the folder
in your web browser (which in turn runs index.php). 

This will lead you through a web-based installation process.

Server Requirements
  * PHP 5+
  * MySQL 4.1+ (other databases are supported - details here: http://doc.silverstripe.com/doku.php?id=server-requirements)
  * Apache, IIS 7+ or Lighttpd webserver (feel free to try with others)
  * More information on server requirements here: http://doc.silverstripe.com/doku.php?id=server-requirements

General documentation, tutorials: 
  * Wiki: http://doc.silverstripe.com/
  * Tutorials: http://doc.silverstripe.com/doku.php?id=silverstripe-tutorial

Forum
  * http://www.silverstripe.com/silverstripe-forum/