1. Platforms and Open Standards
(About Joomla!/The Project)

... support PHP and MySQL - but these require additional configuration in order for the Joomla! core package to be successful installed and operated. ...

2. Joomla! Overview
(About Joomla!/The CMS)

...  Joomla! doesn't even require the user or administrator of the system to know HTML to operate it once it's up and running. To get the perfect Web site with all the functionality that you require for your ...

3. What is the FTP layer for?
(FAQs/General)

... to ''Help->System Info" and then in the sub-menu to "Directory Permissions". With the FTP Layer enabled even if all directories are red, Joomla! will operate smoothly. NOTE: the FTP layer is not required ...

4. Can Joomla! 1.5 operate with PHP Safe Mode On?
(FAQs/General)

... As files normally are created either by the Joomla! application or by FTP access, the combination of PHP file actions and the FTP Layer allows Joomla! to operate in PHP Safe Mode.  ...