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it should be compiled and written to templates_c the 1st time you ever view the page.. unfortunately in your case you aren't getting the page so it can't be compiled..
it seems strange.. i don't think it's the reason, but i'm not sure abt the version of MySQL ur using.. the php needs updating too, which i'd contact ur host about as there's a major security vulnerability in 4.3.9
i can't replicate your problem.. and it is very strange cos i've installed XOOPS 2.0.7.3 & 2.0.9 beta on at least 6 different servers this week for people etc.. all different server specs and configs.. and the installation has completed without errors.. and the sites worked straight away.
also i installed 2.0.9 onto a apache 2.0.52, php 4.3.10, MySQL 4.1.7 linux server today which is the server i use for testing stuff on, and that went without problems too..
same as when i installed it on my home pc usin win xp sp2, apache 2.0.52, php 4.3.9, sql 4.1.7 (xoops 2.0.7.3) no problems at all..
it would be nice if i could replicate your problems myself but for sum reason i've never really had a problem installing etc.. sure i get blank pages in modules etc, but never had any from initial install.
as it's xmas and i've just decided i aint workin or goin to college anymore this year lol, i have got more time on my hands at mo.. so i would be willing to take a look and try and install it for you from scratch and see if same problem occurs, not sayin u have done anythin wrong at all,but a 2nd persons perspective might spot somethin a miss.. of course i would need access to ftp etc if you want to give it a try. let me know.. it can't hurt to try.