Wow.. Where was I when this atrocity happened. Java is crap. Java is evil. Stay the hell away from Java =)
High five!
C/C++ is actually a good start if you want to understand programming a lower level, otherwise any Object oriented language would suffice.
(I started with Cobol....) *shudder*
And, if you want to blow your BRAINS out on a programming language - attempt to learn PERL as a first language.
It will force you to the drink.
