The other gents have provided an assload of great resources. I have only the following to say, and note that I'm saying it to a MUSICIAN, somebody with a music background and who has had proficiency on an instrument before. I'd say this totally differently to a non-musician looking to pick up their first instrument.
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Originally Posted by Jimellow
With guitar, I'd like to teach myself and am strictly interested in having fun and finding out if I even enjoy playing. Thus, I'm seeking a lot less structure than my previous instrumental experience.
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Given that, you need to expect a lot slower results. The structure of musical instruction exists for a reason--it's what has produced musicians for literally centuries. Self-teaching, while more relaxed and laid-back, is just flat not going to produce the same level of skill as a set of lessons and a rigorously followed practice plan.
Now: that's NOT a problem. It's fine to go at your own pace and learn more slowly. You just need to know not to expect quick results out of a go-at-your-own-pace instructional method, because expecting that will lead to quick burn-out and disappointment. This doesn't mean you won't be strumming simple songs within a few days of picking up a book. You just won't get into higher-level stuff as fast as if you had a teacher and a structure.