[ale] starting programming

[Tri]

I want to learn to program in C, but don't know where to get started. I
know basically nothing about programming so I'm a newbie. I was
wondering if anyone here could give me some pointers on what I should
do. Like if there were any classes I can take (I'm a freshman in
highschool) right now or if there you have any recommendations for books
and other things. When I do learn to program linux, of course, would be
my main programming, developing platform, so I don't think this e-mail
is too off subject.
Tri