How to make a PORTAL

I just love joomla! It took me a while to get used to it. I jumped right into it without really reading any of the tutorials. I regret that and have since learned to read the documentation first. It is easy to get stuck using the web based install, which in my opinion is the easiest way to get it up and running. I had problems with getting the data base names and ftp settings right. Then once installed getting the articles to associate withe the correct menus is still giving me fits. My favorite part of the install is tweaking the templates using my limited html and css skills. I guess if I just sat down and tried reading the documentation first I would have a lot better luck putting together a quality site. Good luck with the wide world of portals.

Try Drupal drupal.org, best cms i used, and don't use joomla.
Joomla seems the better option at first but after you site will grow, if it will u'll see the limitations of it. But it depends what your plans are.
But if u have multiple editors (ppl that write articles) for your site, or you what to make a community site Drupal is the better choice. It requires from you to know a little about php for the more advanced options, but you don't have those in joomla anyway.
BUT again if u have just a blog like site with you beeing the only editor, and no intentions for getting bigger go with joomla cause it's easyer, just think about it real good so u don't regret it. Although i recommend wordpress for this type of sites

Joomla is easy user interface
please choose joomla

www.joomla.org
and download.

can any one help me to create a wap site for free or like trap17.com

OT:

What's a portal? Sorry I'm not very familiar with net terms....

Joomla and datalife engine are the best content management system

I use Silverstripe. I find it really easy to modify the template.
It also has a very good tutorial for bbeginner users(and believe me, i needed it )