i started from beginner websites, here is some descent ones http://www.personal.psu.edu/users/f/p/fpm108/glw/ and http://guitar.about.com/library/blguitarlessonarchive.htm . Learning and playing will be slow. You WILL have errors (some of which will correct themselves and others that defintly dont), questions, frustrations etc. Dont worry everyone goes thorugh the problems you will encoutner, practice is the key. their have been some great guitarist who are self taught. With that aside i say get a teacher, but not a teacher that just doesnt it for the money or he keep u coming back by giving you little of info each time. Feedback is important but most of all never give up.

start at those websites, any questions come here.