Where to begin?

[anacron]

I'd like to learn Linux programming, maybe starting off with basic shell scripting in BASH, then moving on to (C, C++?). I have no prior programming experience of any kind.

Where do I begin? Know any good books? Any free online tutorials?

Thanks!

[fancypiper]

The first place I look is the Linux Documentation Project (http://www.tldp.org/). There are HOWTOs on bash scripting, advanced bash scripting, etc.

[truls]

I rather liked 'Beginning Linux Programming'. It has shell scripting, c/c++ and lots of other programming languages. Check it out on amazon.com.

Cheers,
T.

[Whipping Boy]

Yes. "Beginning Linux Programming" is a kick-*** book. Plus, if you do all the examples, you get a really nice Music CD database program to boot!

[drDigital]

you should also check out Linux Unleased from Sams and there is a ton of info out there.

as a first programming language? i suggest perl after you try some javascript...