Programming Class

[PCJ]

I would like to get into programming class next year. I have never done anything beyond ActionScript in flash and therefore need to start from step 1. What are some good resources and what should I focus on to be as productive as posible and be able to do the basics in 6 months?
Also, What languages should I focus on?

[giorgios]

It depends what kind of programming you want to get into?

hardware?

software?

drivers?

viruses?

etc?

?????

[Nithos]

general programming : java, c/c++
web programming: java,perl,php

there are lots of online help, and tutorials out there so you should not have any trouble there
the best thing you can do to learn is think of an idea (something simple such as a small game, tic-tak-toe for instance and try to program it)
best way to learn is to actually program :)

[gameboy1234]

What Nithos said. I think Java is a pretty good place to start, it's replacing Pascal as a starting language at most universities.

Start with a simple "Hello World" program, then write a few simple things dealing with math, string manipulation, etc. Write an easy game (text only) or two. Hangman is good. Make a "framework" that you can easily modify to get other programs up and running. Or whatever floats your boat.

Then you should be ready to try some bigger projects. I'll leave those to your imagination.