Compact Flash

I've been wanting to have my first DSLR camera and been spending a lot of time reading through some forum about the latest DSLR. I have few knowledge about photography and through the sites I have always found my most beneficial source of information when it comes to cameras and equipments that would be fit for my DSLR, with that I ask for any help and or advice anyone is willing to give to help me make my decision. As of now I'm looking at Nikon DSLR or Canon DSLR models with complete package including the compact flash.