How do I get PHP and mysql to work under Apache? I cant seem to work it out. The instructions are in jibberish, and cant seem to follow it. I mean technical , and its not really that clear. I would use IIS, but it doesnt work on my system.

How about trying to install a server package similar to "the uniform server"

A lot easier!

there is an easy php installer (that can auto configure php to work in apache 1.3x and 2.0x

there ar also many apache + php packages.
some also come with mysql and phpmyadmin (for database management).

Just go and install xampp. It's a simple all in one package that will have you up and running in no time flat.

It's what I'm running at home - http://zxian.dyndns.org.

I like xampp all right, but there is also easyphp (http://www.easyphp.org/) and there is also lighttpd (http://www.lighttpd.net/) .

Ive installed the uniform server! excellent piece of software!

getting php / mysql to work with apache ist that hard if you got time to work it out
i know its taken me ages when i frist try to do it
but xampp is a good AIO PWS tool when you want to set it up quick n go