In reply to Kaiser.

Thanks for the link to wpstarter. Lots of good practices in wpstarter which we like as well:

WordPress files in their own directory, not in root (so messy on a complex site)
media files not in /wp-content/: what happens when we all move on from WordPress. Why would one want to make media files dependent on a CSM. It's a kind of sneaky lock-in.

I agree that WordPress should include an install script like this as part of core. While Core is focused on non-coder, non-business people (coders can handle complexity, business people hire competent help), there's no reason not to have a very simple script for neophytes with the power under the hood for developers.

Very nice. Where do we sign up to lobby for wpstarter or similar to be added to WordPress? Are you at WordCamp Europe later this week (it's home ground for you).