not sure if this is what you are looking for but might help you along..note the 1st two are slightly out of date but most of it applies to current version of WP.
http://www.downloadsquad.com/2007/01...all-checklist/
http://css-tricks.com/first-steps-af...dpress-instal/
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http://www.tripwiremagazine.com/tuto...ollection.html