Thanks for the info. I have a feeling this is a simple answer, but I can't see it at this point.
I now understand the local site address. Mine is:
http://localhost:8888/MAMP/?language=English
I can't figure out your second paragraph though:
“If you go to localhost/folder/wp-login.php (where 'folder' is the folder location you copied your WP files into, whatever the proper address for your setup is), you should get the installation page and it will ask you for the info above.”
My document root is:
/Applications/MAMP/htdocs
So I tried:
http://localhost:8888/applications/mamp/htdocs/admin_leslie.php
This gives me a 404 error. I tried several combinations and nothing works. I'm not sure what my “wp-login” is. I have “admin_leslie” from another installation of Wordpress, but it was with a hosting company, Host Gator. I also have my full name, from my login for WP forums support.
Would very much appreciate help clarifying this.
Thanks.