I want to start modeling. Here are some ?s

Alright this has probably been asked about 1000 times but does anyone know where i can get free modeling programs and tuturiols on how to model?

<points up> "I think i can see a tut button there"

Yea but what I need most is the link to get a decent free modeling program. Anybody know any of them?

Gmax, Wings3d, blender, maxdemo, maya personal thingie, milkshape 3d, google...