Between ASP and php

[john]

Talking about ASP and PHP, actually most user using PHP more is because PHP is programing language for Linux system which is open source and free while ASP need microsoft license, that why people will tend to prefer free things over pay one.

Well, i don't know much about this type of programming language. I am just wondering is this means that if i want to programs my website running ASP coding, i need to pruchase license from microsoft license first? I thought people using a notepad also can write ASP coding just like HTML page?

For any script no need to purchase any license for editor you may need like front page or dreamweaver what i think .You can write in any editor ,there are many free editor also available apart from note pad.