install mySQL for dummies like me

[tefnut]

Can anyone give me advice about installing MySQL on my pc (xp)?

I've downloaded MySQL-essential-5.0.24a-win32.msi from the MySQL website, but i cant find any really simple instructions, the ones I found are in a language I don't know yet.

Can anyone point me to some or any tips.
Is it as simple as installing the MySQL-essential-5.0.24a-win32.msi or do I need the PHP Myadmin as well to see the database, as I want to use it with PHP?

Many thanks if anyone can help

[chazzy]

you don't have to use php my admin, no. you will need to install the mysql libraries for php from the mysql website as well, to have php connect to mysql.

[tefnut]

Thanks chazzy

Is that the same as MySQL Connector/PHP on the mysql site?

Cheers