Thanks to all who view this post.
I have created a DB with a username and password but myphpadmin wants me to create at least one field and I did not think that this was necessary for roster to install. From what I have read you just need a blank db so roster can work it's magic. My other issue is that when I run the install.php file I get a crazy page that is nothing like what the install screen should look like. I am on a provider with the following versions of items:
mysql 12.22 / dist 4.0.16
perl v5.8.3
php 4.4.1
The page that gernerates from the install.php is a series of insane code / error messeges. I guess my question is has anyone else ran into this problem and know how to correct it. If you all need more info please let me know so I can help you help me get it working.