:!: Working on a sorted alternative to current [[:sdf_basics|SDF Basics]] page

====== SDF Basics ======

===== Basics =====

  * An old but valuable guide to [[https://sdfeu.org/w/tutorials:unxunx|Unix & SDF (link to sdfeu.org)]] by Gene Michael Stover

  * [[:finding_help|Finding Help]] - How to get help from within the shell
  * [[:com|com]] - (COM is not IRC) - An introduction to the chat program 'COM'-- Talk to SDFers!
  * [[:bboard|bboard]] - An introduction to the message board 'bboard'
  * [[:email|email]] - Several topics on email
  * [[:jabber_on_sdf|Jabber on SDF]] - Using the SDF Jabber XMPP Instant Messaging Server
  * [[:using_ssh_for_connections_transfer_to_from_sdf|Using SSH for connections/transfer to/from SDF]]
  * [[:transferring_files|Transferring Files]] - How to move files to and from SDF
  * [[:basic_file_and_directory_tasks|Basic File and Directory Tasks]] - Working with files and directories
  * [[:finding_help#sdf_specific_commands|SDF Specific Commands]] - Custom commands specific to SDF
  * [[:finding_help#sdf_specific_commands|SDF Specific Commands]] - A list of commands, scripts, and programs unique to SDF.
  * [[:permissions|File permissions]] - Changing file permissions
  * [[:software_packages_on_sdf_by_category|Software Packages on SDF by Category]] - many software packages & programs currently installed on SDF
  * [[:doing_uucp_with_sdf|Doing UUCP with SDF]] - (Unix-to-Unix Copy) is a great way to get your mail and news
  * [[:localization_and_you_-_utf_8_on_netbsd|Localization and You: UTF–8 on NetBSD]] - Unicode
  * [[:emacs_cheatsheet|Emacs Cheatsheet]]
  * [[:emacs_tutorial|Emacs Tutorial]]

===== Email =====

  * [[:email|email]] - Several topics on email, including:
    * [[:e-mail_beginners_at_a_unix_prompt|E-mail Beginners at a UNIX prompt]]
  * [[:the_mutt_mail_user_agent|The Mutt Mail User Agent]]
  * [[:pop3_imap_and_smtp_auth_for_popular_mail_clients|POP3, IMAP and SMTP AUTH for Popular Mail Clients]]
  * [[:procmail_on_sdf|Procmail on SDF...]]
  * [[:setting_up_the_vacation_1_email_auto-responder_on_sdf|Setting up the vacation(1) email auto-responder on SDF]]
  * [[:greylisting_on_sdf|Greylisting on SDF]] - leave it disabled until you want it

===== Web Hosting =====

  * [[:htaccess_recipes|.htaccess recipes]] - .htaccess is the default file used by the Apache HTTP server
  * [[:blogging_with_jekyll|Blogging with Jekyll]]

===== Retrocomputing =====

  * [[:tops-20_interactive_tutorial|TOPS-20 Interactive Tutorial]] - log of a session with the TOPS-20
  * [[:using_multiple_interactive_programs_on_twenex|Using Multiple Interactive Programs on TWENEX]] - TOPS-20 allows you to use multiple interactive programs simultaneously
  * [[:getting_into_twenex|Getting Into TWENEX]] - aims to bridge the gap between introductory documents
  * [[:cdc_6500_survival_guide|CDC 6500 Survival Guide]] - family of mainframe computers designed by Seymour Cray and James E. Thornton
  * [[:att605|The SDF Travelling AT&T 605 UNIX Terminal]] - former terminal used on the AT&T 3B2/500
  * [[:Survival TECO|Survival TECO]] - perform useful editing with TECO
  * [[:Survival TECO 2.0|Survival TECO 2.0]] - perform useful editing with TECO

===== Tutorial related =====

  * [[:tutorial_-_example_wiki_code|Tutorial - Example wiki code]]

===== Web Apps =====

  * [[:toobnix|Using the SDF Video Gallery]] - follow this tutorial carefully to successfully post videos [[wp>PeerTube|PeerTube]]

===== SDF Policies =====

  * [[:sdf_for_blind_users|SDF for blind users]]
  * [[:privacy_protection|Privacy protection]] - Are they giving you "free" services?

===== Meta Array =====

  * [[:MetaArray|MetaArray]] - Storage and services for MetaArpa members DELETEME (also delete that page it's a dupe)
  * [[:the_metaarray|The MetaArray]] - a group of multicore, multiraid, high performance nodes
  * [[:metaarray_acceptable_use_policy|MetaArray Acceptable Use Policy]] - //This AUP is supplemental to the general SDF AUP//

===== Games and stuff =====

  * [[:ascii_gaming_on_sdf|ASCII Gaming]] - All work and no play makes Jack a dull SDFer.
  * [[:internet_game_server_list_and_game_information_for_sdf.org|Game Servers on SDF]] - A listing of multiplayer gaming servers running on SDF
  * [[:sdf_minecraft_survival_checklist|SDF Minecraft Survival Checklist]] - for new Minecraft players trying the game for the first time
  * [[:xscrabble_at_sdf|xscrabble at SDF]] - An introduction

===== Chat/Social =====

  * [[:personal_responsibility_on_sdf_s_multi-user_environment|Multi-User System Responsibilities]] - A statement about responsibility in SDF's multi-user environment   
  * [[:how_to_interact_with_practical_strangers|How to Interact with Practical Strangers]] - interacting with practical strangers in an imprecise medium
  * [[:sdf_irc_server_policy|SDF IRC server policy]] - a live 'helpdesk style' support to the SDF membership and to visiting non-members   
  * [[:instant_messaging_on_sdf|Instant Messaging on SDF]] - How to use Instant Messaging on SDF
  * [[:irc_channels_on_sdf|IRC Channels on SDF]] - channels currently defined on irc.sdf.org
  * [[:irc_channel_auto-connection_with_irssi|IRC Channel Auto-Connection with Irssi]] - configure an IRC client to automatically connect to one or more channels
  * [[:using_centericq_on_sdf|Using CenterICQ on SDF]] - steps to connect to ICQ using CenterIM
  * [[:gnu_social_on_sdf|GNU Social]] - Microblogging on SDF
  * [[:tiny_tiny_rrs|Tiny Tiny RSS]] - The RSS reader hosted in SDF
  * [[:social_network|SDF - The Ethical Social Network]] - been around since the days of the ARPAnet
  * [[:using_freepbx_with_sdf_voip|Using FreePBX with SDF VOIP]] - how to add your SDF VOIP extension as a trunk

===== Connections =====

  * [[:gate_one_ssh_interface|Gate One SSH Interface]] - HTTPS based SSH client
  * [[:sdf_ssh_hostkeys|Hostkeys]] - A list of SDF's SSH Hostkeys
  * [[:using_micorosoft_windows_tm_telnet|Using Microsoft Windows (tm) telnet]]
  * [[:Screen|Screen]] - is a "terminal multiplexer"; multiple virtual terminals in a single window
  * [[:tmux|Tmux]] - multiple terminals; terminal multiplexer
  * [[:connecting_to_the_sdf_vpn_with_pptp|Connecting to the SDF VPN with PPTP]] - Virtual Private Network (VPN)
  * [[:sdf_dialup_membership|SDF Dialup Membership]] - Best way to learn about the //DIALUP//...
    * [[:getting_ready_for_sdf_dialup_-_equipment|Getting Ready for SDF Dialup - Equipment]] - Typical requirements for dial-up networking
   * [[:sdf_dial-up_on_ubuntu|SDF Dial-up via pppconfig and pon|poff|plog on Ubuntu]] - setup a PPP-based dial-up network connection on Linux
  * [[:sdf_dial-up_via_network_connections_wizard_on_windows_xp|SDF Dial-up via Network Connections Wizard on Windows XP]]
  * [[:configuration_and_use_of_sdf_s_dsl_internet_service|Configuration and Use of SDF's DSL INTERNET Service]]
  * [[:sdf_s_vpn_servers|SDF's VPN servers]] - OpenVPN uses Transport Layer Security

===== Help the community =====

  * [[:sdf_volunteer_moderator_and_administrator_guidelines|SDF Volunteer Moderator and Administrator Guidelines]] - guidelines to be followed by SDF Volunteer Moderators and Administrators
  * [[:sdf_tutorial_editing_guide| SDF HTML Tutorial Editing Guide]] - instructions for creating or editing tutorial files for __original__ SDF Tutorial pages
  * [[:sdf_green_computing_initiative|SDF Green Computing Initiative]] - voluntary project involving SDF users who wish to explore alternative methods of home computing

===== Programming =====

  * [[:programming|PROGRAMMING]] - Programming Languages available at SDF
  * [[:using_ecl_embeddable_common-lisp_on_sdf|Using ECL (Embeddable Common-Lisp) on SDF]] - a free open source ANSI Common-Lisp implementation
  * [[:basic_language|BASIC]] - **B**eginners **A**ll-Purpose **S**ymbolic **I**nstruction **C**ode
  * [[:basic_programs|Basic Programs]] - A collection of basic programs
  * [[:using_rubygems_at_sdf|Using RubyGems at SDF]] - To install gems in your home directory...
  * [[:building_a_basic_ruby_on_rails_application|Building a Basic Ruby on Rails Application]]

===== Unix/Linux 'Good of the Order' =====

  * [[:ultimate_differences_amongst_unix_shells|Ultimate Differences Amongst UNIX® Shells]] - Comparing shell differences/similarities
  * [[:unix_50th|A guide to historical Unixes - Celebrating the 50th anniversary]] a tutorial and/or tips 'n tricks

====== Advanced ======

  * [[:directory_tree|.dotfiles -- Directory Tree]]
  * [[:configuration_changes_needed_when_using_maildir|Configuration Changes Needed When Using Maildir]]
  * [[:sshfs-sdf|SSHFS-SDF]] - mount your SDF user folder locally
  * [[:backing_up_home_using_rsync|Backing Up $HOME]] - syncronize your data on SDF to an area on another computer
  * [[:vps_-_ubuntu|Ubuntu on SDF VPS]] - Log into your vps as ''root''
  * [[:sdf_voip_advanced_features_and_setup|SDF VoIP Advanced Features and Setup]] - note that making unsolicited calls may be considered rude
  * [[:using_an_ssh_agent_to_avoid_typing_your_password|Using an SSH agent to avoid typing your password]] - ...make your password very complicated
  * [[:ssh_public_key_authentication|SSH Public Key Authentication]] - HTTPS based SSH client
  * [[:mounting_an_encrypted_partition_with_encfs|Mounting an encrypted partition with EncFS]] - a directory where the encrypted information is saved
  * [[:mounting_sdf_folders_on_a_netbsd_local_machine_via_mount_psshfs|Mounting SDF Folders on a NetBSD Local Machine via mount_psshfs]]
  * [[:using_skey_one-time_pass-phrases_for_logging_in_at_insecure_terminals|Using Skey One-Time Pass-phrases for Logging in at Insecure Terminals]]
  * [[:setting_up_x11_forwarding_on_sdf|Setting up X11 forwarding on SDF]]
  * [[:how_to_use_s3cmd_to_upload_media_files_to_the_internet_archive|How to use S3CMD to upload media files to the Internet Archive]]
  * [[:wan_ip_retrieval_and_dynamic_dns_mdns|WAN IP Retrieval and Dynamic DNS (mdns)]]