this dated install guide, http://wso2.org/project/stratos/1.0.0/WSO2StratosInstallationGuide.html, assumes UEC, but UEC is depreciated (https://help.ubuntu.com/12.04/serverguide/uec.html).
WSO2 Stratos 1.6.0 is now available for download at http://wso2.com/cloud/stratos
This is a pre-configured local setup. You should be able to install it in your local machine without any trouble.
If you using a mac osx please follow this article.