abasel
I created an i-bay but forgot to create public access so none of the directories were created. I then deleted it and recreated it with the same name using the following settings:
When I browse to it, it still doesn't have the sub directories i.e. the html folder that you mention.
That's incorrect, be careful what claims you make here.
You do not need to delete, just edit and amend.
The folders are there but are "hidden" depending on what settings you create, and how you are browsing to it.
In Windows filesharing (via samba) you will not see a subfolder structure if you do not have web access enabled. You will actually be looking in the /files subfolder ie /home/e-smith/files/ibays/ibayname/files
If you enable web access, then in Windows filesharing you will see 3 subfolders /cgi-bin, /files, /html
The place you put web content in, is usually in the html folder. The html folder is still not seen or displayed by your web browser.
At the linux command prompt, look in /home/e-smith/files/ibays/ibayname/html
Unpack your joomla tar.gz file there.
PLEASE read the Manual, I'm sure this is covered there.
You really need to read all the manuals slowly at least twice, it will save you having to ask many questions (and us having to answer them).