Gidday David

I have just finished downloading the Koha ILS. I downloaded Apache and
MySQL (though I have Microsoft Access which is reputedly much better.
So, could I use that in lieu of MySQL?) and they appear to be
functioning under normal parameters (red feather and green light).

MS Access is a good beginning Database. It will do fine for up to 25,000 items but after this it is seriously slow. I don't think, from what I've read, Access is supported in any way by koha. Access is propriotry software and the person who made the suggestion that it is better, is but a one eyed Microsoft fan. It's easier to program but has major limitations. (I can program Access but haven't a clue where to start on MySQL yet)

You probably need to be at the DOS prompt for the setup. As for the rest of your questions, sorry, Can't help yet, I'm going to be moving down the path of installing soon, but on a Linux server.

Regards

Max Stam