I would like to start my own personal blog but am unsure what script to use. I would like to host the blog on my own server rather than use those www.blogger.com type of blogs. Can someone recommend some blog scripts for me? Thanks.
Use Wordpress. It's used by millions of blogs, highly customizable, offer high level of security, tons of plugins and lots of help. http://www.wordpress.com
Self hosted wordpress is better and since you want to host it yourself, it is the perfect option: http://www.wordpress.org
I always use and suggest wordpress and here it is why wordpress is better than blogger There are still many reasons but these are the basic ones.
I havent used Blogger , but I am currently using Wordpress, and am really happy with it. Easy to use , customize and tons of plugin to help u and lots of free themes which are really good.
Here's another vote for WordPress. You have a lot more flexibility with it. And lots and lots of customization options via plugins, widgets, and free themes.