[Mapserver-users] beginner in mapserver

[Belenfant Eric]

Hi,

i'm a beginner in mapserver.
I try to use mapserver on a W32 with PHP 4.3.3 and maps from MapInfo 6.5.
First notice:
	I get the files from MapInfo (.DAT, .MAP, .IND, .ID)
	Then, as they say in the tutorial, i try changing the dataset in 	the 
.MAP mapfile
	I open the .MAP but it's a binary file impossible to understand.

So what is the mystake ??
Should i create another .map in txt format and refer to the files coming 
from MAPINFO ??

I'm lost !!!!

thanks a lot for your answer