beginner in php

hi, i'm alex from malaysia. i already have some knowledge on c, java and vb.i'm new in php. i would like to know where do i actually type the codes in php? is it just like java by using notepad?? i would also like to know where do i actually store the data/information? database, of course, but where?? for example, in vb, m/s access can be used as the database. what about php?? pls reply. thx. _________________________________________________________________ Download ringtones, logos and picture messages from MSN Malaysia http://www.msn.com.my/mobile/ringtones/default.asp