How similar to them languages isPHP/MYSQL ?
ASP is not really a language, and MySQL is a relational database management system.
Generally, Javascript works clientside but PHP works serverside, so what they deal with are rather different. They do have something in common in terms of a C-like syntax, but that's about it.
SQL is very different, and databases themselves are a whole topic to learn.
How difficult is PHP/MYSQL to learn?
Not very difficult to learn.
I use windows xp pro can i use PHP/MYSQL on this OS?
Yes. Refer to php.net for more details.
Is PHP/MYSQL free?? Is it easy to install??
Yes. Refer to php.net for more details.
Does anyone know any good tutorials online either free or at a small cost?
Borrow a book from the library. At some point, the PHP Manual (at php.net) will become your most important PHP reference.
