How to Setup Autoconf?

[JG8949]

HELP!!!

well that's a good way to start the mail :D. I'm trying to compile apache 2.0. 
i need autoconf to make the configuration file. (I've never done this b4 so 
don't be surprised by the incomptence of the questions hehe). I have Borlands 
C++ text line compiler and autoconf 2.57.

How do i use autoconf??? howdo i setup autoconf, does it need compiling 
first??? what is a cpp file??? why haven't i got any cpp files in the autoconf 
download??? what other inane questions can i come up with???

Any comments greatly appreciated

Thanks

james