RE: Plan B
I agree with every engine suggested by Biged, except the Evolution. I've had enough problems with the ones (plural) that I had that I sold them all (three of them) in favor of an OS replacement. I had lots of help with trying to get it running including a person that would be considered a 'pro' and could not get any of the evo's to run right.
As a beginner, and located remotely as you are, I would stick with those that are deemed totally reliable. And, all that Big Ed said are just fine.. with one exception. You don't need the sorts of problems I've encountered with those evo's.
DS.