Thanks Erik,
My server does meet the requirements. The problem was with the php.ini file. I loaded a php.ini file from a joomla install, I think, and changed one maybe two settings and I got it to work. My issue now is, is this file secure enough for a production environment. I am not a php programmer. my next noob question is, is there anywhere I can get this file reviewed to check if it is secure enough to use.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
And thanks for the quick response. I really appreciate it.