Web Based Map application development - dictionary

I am trying to develop a web based map application where the user can interact with the map. But I am new to this field and do not have much idea about how to approach this. Basically I want to use a static map created by me, so I think google map API s may not be used in this case. My development platform is unix. Can you please suggest what language I should use to write the server and also what kind of free tools can be used to implement the map part?
Thanx...

I suggest reading up on the Google Maps API 3. You can add overlays or even add your own tiles using the API. Specifically, I suggest looking into the GroundLayers section of the V3 API here GroundOverlays

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Just came across this open topic. Did you have a look for the JavaScript API? You could embed this into your application.
Further information can be sound here:
https://developer.here.com/develop/javascript-api
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CodePlex project : Use Google Maps API for .net
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However, if you did follow the download link you'd see this:
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