okay, how do I set up apache on win2k so that it is my webserver that I use to view my php stuff
You should really start with the installation instructions... but since you probably won't
http://www.thickbook.com/extra/php_apachephp4_win.phtml
is a step by step
point your browser to http://www.firepages.com.au/phpdev.htm
Read that 'thickbook' link for how to change anything.