The joomla 'create a template' tutorial

Question

Ive recently downloaded joomla using an instant download option, and now im looking to create my own templates, so i went to http://www.siteground.com/tutorials/joomla15/joomla_create_template.htm and Im trying to follow the tuturial but ive failed at the first hurdle... where it says

"First, open the "templates" directory in your Joomla installation. Then create a subfolder in it named "tutorial_template". All the files of your template will reside in it."

The problem is I have no clue how to do this, where is the directory to start with?? the only thing I know how to get up is the administrators screen, in which I have to choose one of the stock templates, which would be great if I didnt care about my own designs...but obviously im looking to have my own html and css coding used instead.

How do I find where the folders are and how do I open them? Im sorry if its a bit of a dumb question but im so confused..so early on.

Thanks in advance.

Ryan

Answer 1

You downloaded Joomla, and you presumably installed it on a server?

The folders being referred to in the tutorial are the folders and files residing on the server. They are likely accessed through FTP.

If you wish to understand what these folders/files look like and don't have FTP access to your server, download Joomla itself: http://joomlacode.org/gf/project/joomla/frs/?action=FrsReleaseBrowse&frs_package_id=5696

Extract the zip file, and you will see exactly what files/folders are being referred to.