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November 03, 2006 | by Cory | 2 Comments

One of the most common questions I see in the forums is, "Is there a component/module/mambot/plugin that does (insert your function of choice here)?" Whenever I see a question like that, I head over to the Joomla! Extensions Directory (JED), perform a quick search, and find a list of components that either meet the person's need, or come really close to what the person wants. At the time I am writing this, the JED lists 947 Joomla! extensions.

My point is, if you ever find yourself needing a specific function, head over to the JED and do a quick search. Chances are, if you can't find it there, you can't find it anywhere.

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Cory Webb In the years since Joomla! was founded, Cory has built dozens of websites with Joomla! and helped thousands of people find answers to questions about Joomla! through HowToJoomla.net. Cory has also written a book about Joomla titled Beginning Joomla! Web Site Development published by Wrox in April, 2009. In February of 2008, Cory founded Cory Webb Media, LLC, where he provides consulting and web development services for companies of all sizes. You can follow Cory on Twitter @corywebb, or become a fan of Cory Webb Media on Facebook.

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written by lon, February 25, 2007

ok, so the stuff isn't hard to find, how the hell do you install it though, that is the question.

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written by Cory, February 25, 2007

Joomla! extensions (components, modules, plugins/mambots, and templates) come in a compressed file (.zip, .tar.gz, etc.) that acts as an installation package. In your administrator control panel, if you click on "Installers" in the menu, you will see components, modules, and mambots listed. If you click one of those choices, you will see a screen with an option to upload the installation package to your site. That's all there is to it. Joomla! handles the rest for you.