I learned to play from the lessons at http://www.metalmethod.com, great DVDs and a friendly forum to help you as you learn. Takes you from an absolute beginner level to advanced and beyond.

Yes, As a matter of fact I wrote an article on learning guitar online. I have the recomendations towards the bottom and they are by far the best. I’ve been playing 22 years and teach also. These are clearly the best and you won’t find anything else online that compares. Hope this helps?

http://www.squidoo.com/get-your-free-guitar-lessons

These lessons worked well for other beginners I know in your situation:

http://www.findguitarteachers.com/guitar-lessons.html