But I guess I need to know from a dummies point of view, what would I need to do to begin both.
I am relatively ambitious, so don't feel like you would overwhelm me with information...let the fountain flow....
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I didn't realize that the message I wrote didn't flow, I am multitasking and not very well it seems.
I believe I may have a copy of viusal studio. I wouldn't know where to begin learning the language though.
I don't know what you mean by installing PHP. I do understand what you mean about developing locally. I have a 2003 server with IIS6.
So, in summary to your statement, I would like to know how to start on PHP so that I have a clear understanding of what is required, then some methods of getting my learn on for beginning the craft. If this doesn't make a lot of sense, just tell me and I will try to rephrase.