which progrraming language to learn first

[Curt Tresenriter]

Lee Braiden wrote:
> On Friday 15 July 2005 18:33, Mustafa Abbasi wrote:
> 
>>i have recently started using linux and since its my summer vacations i
>>wanted to learn a language.
> 
> 
> I'd recommend Python, without a doubt.  It's relatively simple -- enough to be 
> used for introduction to programming classes -- but also quite powerful, and 
> popular.
> 
> 
I've had the same question and was also told Python is a great first 
language for someone who has no programming experience.

Here's a ton of resources... and an occasional podcast on Python from 
the same guy.
http://www.awaretek.com/plf.html

HTH