Link to a good newb/into. article?

I notice that as I read/look at the posts in this forum, that I have apsolutely no idea what you guys are talking about. Shutter speed, exposure, it's all new to me. It's like when I'm trying to explain the inner workings of a dirtbike engine to my mom. She just nods and says "okay". I guess I'm asking for a link to an article or two that explain some of this stuff to a newb/wannabe photographer. Maybe even a couple suggestions for a good piece of hardware. This is something I'd like to know more about, as I've always loved a good shot, be it of a hot car/woman/bike, dosen't matter.

I found what I needed to know. I can't afford equipment like that, at least not until I'm out of college.