C/C++ tutorials with projects?

i am new to programming, should i start learning from C/C++, if so i want to know the best resource which has tutorials for C/C++ with some projects. Also i want to know the compiler that i have to use, i am using Windows XP OS.Thank You.C/C++ tutorials with projects?
These C++ videos are ideal for beginner programmers:


http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/console/index.p鈥?/a>





You can get started by following this video to install a free compiler:


http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/console/Lesson0鈥?/a>





There are several projects to download with companion videos:


http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/console/Lesson9鈥?/a>


http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/console/Lesson1鈥?/a>


http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/console/Lesson2鈥?/a>


http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/console/Lesson2鈥?/a>


http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/console/Lesson2鈥?/a>





If you have more C++ questions you can post them here and I'll answer them:


http://xoax.net/forum/C/C++ tutorials with projects?
If you're new to programming C/C++ is quite a big step, something a bit less heavy like Python or Java might be better.





However if you do want to learn C/C++ (id recommend C++ as it makes some things a bit easier) here is a tutorial:


http://www.cplusplus.com/doc/tutorial/





Also this more advanced tutorial is pretty cool, teaches you a bit about 3d game programming: http://www.directxtutorial.com/





Finally compiler, there isn't a particular one you have to use, a lot of people use Visual Studio, heres the free C++ version http://www.microsoft.com/express/vc/.


However i prefer to use Dev C++ http://www.bloodshed.net/devcpp.html





As a beginner id recommend you use visual stuido though
Check out the book of c/c++ by balagurusamy


c and c++ programs can be compiled by using compiler TC
i suggest you start with JAVA. it's quire more basic than C/C++. plus sun microsystems(makers of JAVA) website offers code tutorials on their website. goodluck to you!
you should read some books.