Programming

I want to get into programming on computers and maybe even consoles later on. Where should i go to get started in programming? What are some good books to get on programming and what language should i start out on? All answers are appreciated. Thanks!

C++ is a good language to start out with...pretty sure that they do that in gameboy games

i would say start with visual basic. the syntax is very easy and intuitive. diving directly into C++ will probably just end in frustration.

Any recommendations for books on visual basic???

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...884404-8595017

is a very good book for beginners

c++ isnt far off any other common programming language and its pretty much the way to go if being serious about programming.. anyway there are loads of beginners books around (sorry cant really name any in particular) and if c++ feels like a bit too much I would recommend just plain quickbasic or similar just to get a hang of programming in general and then move on to c or c++ (preferrably the latter)