buy a book!! very helpfull one with a cd included is usefull, a dvd is even better, you should be able to find one for just about any style, there are loads for absolute beginners, try your local library it migh have something usefull
also internet resources such as the site www.guitartricks.com !!!
n theres quite a good one if you google 'free online guitar lessons' i think its something like www.about.learnguitar......... can't remember tho
hope that helps