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start with my launchpad

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hello...

I need help to getting start with my new Launchpad (EK-TM4C123GXL)

I sent request to download software's I found and received URL'S today

I have download (SW-EK-TM4C123GXL-2.0.1.11577.exe) 34 MB

and downloading (EK-TM4C123GXL-CB-781.zip) 368 MB....(EK-TM4C123GXL-IAR-781.zip) 1.05 GB

I already have setup the first one (exe) but there are no exe file to run the program

the questions also :

1 - is this kit working by the same mechanism or MCU as ( AVR chips as example ) I mean with special complier to build code and simulator to design schematics?...if yes so where are those software's ( compiler , libraries , and simulator )...if no so please explain to me how can I drive it in general

2- please give me a URL on TI website to found all software's that I will need to build my projects and creat  & burn codes because I feel it's a big world and I will miss something

sorry for large message but really I need your help...thank you