[Typo3] Cannot get past Install Tool for QuickStart

[Harald Amelung]

Hello Kenner,

Kenner Stross wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> My first day with Typo3. I have downloaded the tar balls for the QuickStart
> (3.8.0) and have repeatedly tried to install and use the site, following the
> directions exactly (I believe).

did you only download the Quickstart? If so, you also need the 
Source-Package to get TYPO3 up and running.
A good guide would be to read: 
http://typo3.org/documentation/document-library/doc_inst_upgr/

Good luck,
Harald