How do you create a social network?

I would like to create a social network where users can create an account and upload pics and user info. It would be like a myspace or facebook, but on a much smaller scale. I also have a niche in mind.

I would guess that php and mySQL would be a good place to start, but honestly I do not know.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Mike

How do you create a social network?christian myspace

awardspace.com it is the best, also I'm working on it right know "the social network website".

How do you create a social network?wrestlers myspace myspace.com

You would not want to create this from scratch. Start from something like Dolphin. There are some others.
Yup!! PHP and MySQL would be the best option and you get a lot of space and unlimited MySQL Databases from Host Gator

check the plans:

www.hostgator.com

I am using their service for my website (http://www.mohitaneja.com) and its very nice. You can also install CMS scripts which will help you to get started quickly
You can find out step by step guide on how to create a website at http://oktutorial.com/webdesign.htm

You can even earn from adsense using your website.
http://r.yuwie.com/micasa

Yuwie.com invite friends. hang out. get paid. What is Yuwie? Yuwie.com is a social networking site similar to Facebook.com and MySpace.com. However, the big difference is that Yuwie pays you for socializing with your friends as well as other Yuwie users. Yes, is fun!

Or try http://www.boonex.com or http://www.phpfox.com