i plan to learn php, i want to know from where to start as version, IDE, server installation and whatever required for a true start. i also want to know how php is similar to asp.net and how it is not.

Thanks

IDE: Eclipse
Server: Apache, PHP, MySQL. Try xampp or wamp as buddylee17 suggested.

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