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

The following is a list of the SDF Basics topics from the HTML tutorial page, including progress on the Porting of all of these pages.  At the same time, the Basic Topics are being reorganized to replace this page on the home page, here: [[SDF General Use Tutorials]]

  * [[Finding Help]] - How to get help from within the shell
  * [[com]] - (COM is not IRC) - An introduction to the chat program 'COM'-- Talk to SDFers!
  * [[bboard]] - An introduction to the message board 'bboard'
  * [[Transferring Files]] - How to move files to and from SDF
  * [[Basic File and Directory Tasks]] - Working with files and directories
  * An old but valuable guide to [[https://sdfeu.org/w/tutorials:unxunx|Unix & SDF (link to sdfeu.org)]] by Gene Michael Stover
  * [[finding_help#sdf_specific_commands|SDF Specific Commands]] - A list of commands, scripts, and programs unique to SDF.
  * [[MetaArray|MetaArray]] - Storage and services for MetaArpa members
  * [[jabber_on_sdf|Jabber on SDF]] - Using the SDF Jabber XMPP Instant Messaging Server
  * [[software_packages_on_sdf_by_category|Software Packages on SDF by Category]] - many software packages & programs currently installed on SDF
  * [[finding_help#sdf_specific_commands|SDF Specific Commands]] - Custom commands specific to SDF
  * [[instant_messaging_on_sdf|Instant Messaging on SDF]] - How to use Instant Messaging on SDF
  * [[gnu_social_on_sdf|GNU Social]] - Microblogging on SDF
  * [[sdf_for_blind_users|SDF for blind users]]
  * [[tiny_tiny_rrs|Tiny Tiny RSS]] - The RSS reader hosted in SDF
  * [[using_micorosoft_windows_tm_telnet|Using Microsoft Windows (tm) telnet]]
  * [[internet_game_server_list_and_game_information_for_sdf.org|Game Servers on SDF]] - A listing of multiplayer gaming servers running on SDF
  * [[permissions|File permissions]] - Changing file permissions
  * [[personal_responsibility_on_sdf_s_multi-user_environment|Multi-User System Responsibilities]] - A statement about responsibility in SDF's multi-user environment     
  * [[ascii_gaming_on_sdf|ASCII Gaming]] - All work and no play makes Jack a dull SDFer.
  * [[sdf_ssh_hostkeys|Hostkeys]] - A list of SDF's SSH Hostkeys
  * [[ultimate_differences_amongst_unix_shells|Ultimate Differences Amongst UNIX® Shells]] - Comparing shell differences/similarities
  * [[ed_cheat_sheet|ed Cheat Sheet]] - ed Cheat Sheet
  * [[Using SSH for connections/transfer to/from SDF|Using SSH for connections/transfer to/from SDF]]
  * [[tmux|Tmux]] - multiple terminals; terminal multiplexer
  * [[sdf_tutorial_editing_guide| SDF HTML Tutorial Editing Guide]] - instructions for creating or editing tutorial files for __original__ SDF Tutorial pages
  * [[sshfs-sdf|SSHFS-SDF]] - mount your SDF user folder locally
  * [[The MetaArray|The MetaArray]] - a group of multicore, multiraid, high performance nodes
  * [[configuration_changes_needed_when_using_maildir|Configuration Changes Needed When Using Maildir]]
  * [[using_ecl_embeddable_common-lisp_on_sdf|Using ECL (Embeddable Common-Lisp) on SDF]] - a free open source ANSI Common-Lisp implementation
  * [[connecting_to_the_sdf_vpn_with_pptp|Connecting to the SDF VPN with PPTP]] - Virtual Private Network (VPN)
  * [[localization_and_you_-_utf_8_on_netbsd|Localization and You: UTF–8 on NetBSD]] - Unicode
  * [[basic_language|BASIC]] - **B**eginners **A**ll-Purpose **S**ymbolic **I**nstruction **C**ode
  * [[basic_programs|Basic Programs]] - A collection of basic programs
  * [[unix_50th|A guide to historical Unixes - Celebrating the 50th anniversary]] a tutorial and/or tips 'n tricks
  * [[cdc_6500_survival_guide|CDC 6500 Survival Guide]] - family of mainframe computers designed by Seymour Cray and James E. Thornton
  * [[vps_-_ubuntu|Ubuntu on SDF VPS]] - Log into your vps as ''root''
  * [[Backing Up $HOME Using rsync|Backing Up $HOME]] - syncronize your data on SDF to an area on another computer
  * [[Screen|Screen]] - is a "terminal multiplexer"; multiple virtual terminals in a single window
  * [[privacy_protection|Privacy protection]] - Are they giving you "free" services?
  * [[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
  * [[toobnix|Using the SDF Video Gallery]] - follow this tutorial carefully to successfully post videos [[wp>PeerTube|PeerTube]]
  * [[Gate One SSH Interface|Gate One SSH Interface]] - HTTPS based SSH client
  * [[social_network|SDF - The Ethical Social Network]] - been around since the days of the ARPAnet
  * [[sdf_dialup_membership|SDF Dialup Membership]] - Best way to learn about the //DIALUP//...
  * [[htaccess_recipes|.htaccess recipes]] - .htaccess is the default file used by the Apache HTTP server
  * [[metaarray_acceptable_use_policy|MetaArray Acceptable Use Policy]] - //This AUP is supplemental to the general SDF AUP//
  * [[sdf_volunteer_moderator_and_administrator_guidelines|SDF Volunteer Moderator and Administrator Guidelines]] - guidelines to be followed by SDF Volunteer Moderators and Administrators
  * [[programming|PROGRAMMING]] - Programming Languages available at SDF
  * [[greylisting_on_sdf|Greylisting on SDF]] - leave it disabled until you want it
  * [[sdf_green_computing_initiative|SDF Green Computing Initiative]] - voluntary project involving SDF users who wish to explore alternative methods of home computing
  * [[sdf_irc_server_policy|SDF IRC server policy]] - a live 'helpdesk style' support to the SDF membership and to visiting non-members
  * [[using_freepbx_with_sdf_voip|Using FreePBX with SDF VOIP]] - how to add your SDF VOIP extension as a trunk
  * [[sdf_voip_advanced_features_and_setup|SDF VoIP Advanced Features and Setup]] - note that making unsolicited calls may be considered rude
  * [[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_rubygems_at_sdf|Using RubyGems at SDF]] - To install gems in your home directory...
  * [[using_centericq_on_sdf|Using CenterICQ on SDF]] - steps to connect to ICQ using CenterIM
  * [[doing_uucp_with_sdf]] - (Unix-to-Unix Copy) is a great way to get your mail and news
  * [[how_to_interact_with_practical_strangers|How to Interact with Practical Strangers]] - interacting with practical strangers in an imprecise medium
  * [[sdf_minecraft_survival_checklist|SDF Minecraft Survival Checklist]] - for new Minecraft players trying the game for the first time
  * [[sdf_s_vpn_servers|SDF's VPN servers]] - OpenVPN uses Transport Layer Security
  * [[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
  * [[att605|The SDF Travelling AT&T 605 UNIX Terminal]] - former terminal used on the AT&T 3B2/500
  * [[how_to_use_s3cmd_to_upload_media_files_to_the_internet_archive|How to use S3CMD to upload media files to the Internet Archive]]
  * [[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
  * [[configuration_and_use_of_sdf_s_dsl_internet_service|Configuration and Use of SDF's DSL INTERNET Service]]
  * [[emacs_cheatsheet|Emacs Cheatsheet]]
  * [[emacs_tutorial|Emacs Tutorial]]
  * [[the_mutt_mail_user_agent|The Mutt Mail User Agent]]
  * [[Survival TECO|Survival TECO]] - perform useful editing with TECO
  * [[Survival TECO 2.0|Survival TECO 2.0]] - perform useful editing with TECO
  * [[E-mail Beginners at a UNIX prompt|E-mail Beginners at a UNIX prompt]]
  * [[sdf_dial-up_via_network_connections_wizard_on_windows_xp|SDF Dial-up via Network Connections Wizard on Windows XP]]
  * [[procmail_on_sdf|Procmail on SDF...]]
  * [[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_the_vacation_1_email_auto-responder_on_sdf|Setting up the vacation(1) email auto-responder on SDF]]
  * [[wan_ip_retrieval_and_dynamic_dns_mdns|WAN IP Retrieval and Dynamic DNS (mdns)]]
  * [[pop3_imap_and_smtp_auth_for_popular_mail_clients|POP3, IMAP and SMTP AUTH for Popular Mail Clients]]
  * [[building_a_basic_ruby_on_rails_application|Building a Basic Ruby on Rails Application]]
  * [[blogging_with_jekyll|Blogging with Jekyll]]
  * [[directory_tree|.dotfiles -- Directory Tree]]
  * [[here_is_a_test_for_the_title_format|Here is a test for the title format]]
  * [[tutorial_-_example_wiki_code|Tutorial - Example wiki code]]
  * [[Setting up X11 forwarding on SDF|Setting up X11 forwarding on SDF]]
  * [[xscrabble_at_sdf|xscrabble at SDF]] - An introduction


====== HTML Tutorial Porting Progress ======
The external links here are pointed at the existing SDF HTML tutorial system (feel free to help [[wp>Editing|convert]] them!):

^wiki to-do; [[:porting_existing_tutorials_to_the_wiki|porting_existing_tutorials_to_the_wiki]]^ //title((There are 0 SDF member contributed tutorial titles remaining.))//^
|[[http://sdf.org/?tutorials/example_source]]|//:?:((Please wait.))// [[tutorial_-_example_wiki_code|Tutorial - Example wiki code]]|
|[[http://sdf.org/?tutorials/example]]|//:?:((Please wait.))// [[here_is_a_test_for_the_title_format|Here is a test for the title format]]|
|[[http://sdf.org/?tutorials/format]]|//:?:((Please wait.))//|
|[[http://sdf.org/?tutorials/index]]|//:?:((Please wait.))//|
|[[http://sdf.org/?tutorials/sdf_minecraft]]|//:?:((Experimental, please review.))// [[https://wiki.sdf.org/doku.php?id=sdf_basics&ns=sdf_minecraft&tab_files=files&do=media|sdfmc tutorial images]], [[experimental_sdf_mc_tutorial|SDF Minecraft]] — experimental|
|[[http://sdf.org/?tutorials/sdf_voip_raspbx]]|//:?:((Please wait.))//|
|[[http://sdf.org/?tutorials/sdfmc-commands]]|//:?:((Experimental, please review.))// [[experimental_sdf_mc_tutorial#helpful_commands|Helpful Commands]] — experimental|
|[[http://sdf.org/?tutorials/sdfmc-plugins]]|//:?:((Experimental, please review.))// [[experimental_sdf_mc_tutorial#plugins|Plugins]] — experimental|
|[[http://sdf.org/?tutorials/sdfmc-worlds]]|//:?:((Experimental, please review.))// [[experimental_sdf_mc_tutorial#sdf_minecraft_worlds|SDF Minecraft Worlds]] — experimental|
|[[http://sdf.org/?tutorials/tutorial_template]]|//:?:((Please wait.))//|
|[[http://sdf.org/?tutorials/userbins]]|//:?:((Please wait.))//|
|[[http://sdf.org/?tutorials/UsingTunneling]]|//:?:((Please wait.))// [[:using_ssh_for_connections_transfer_to_from_sdf#how_to_enable_port_tunneling_and_why|How to enable Port Tunneling and Why]]|

^  Tutorial "playground" examples  ^^
|//Example// (indexed and searchable)|[[playground:sdf_tutorial_prototype_-_ver._0.9.1|SDF Tutorial Prototype - ver. 0.9.1]]|
|//Example// (indexed and searchable)|[[playground:individual_tutorial_playground_-_practice-1|individual tutorial playground - practice-1]]|
|//Example request// (indexed and searchable)|[[playground:sdf_matrix_prototype_-_ver._0.9.0|Matrix tutorial submission request dated March 31, 2021]]|
|//Example namespace// (indexed and searchable)|[[sdf.org:sdf.org_namespace_prototype_-_ver._0.9.0|SDF.org Namespace Prototype - ver. 0.9.0]]|
|//Example namespace// (indexed and searchable)|[[anonradio.net:anonradio.net_namespace_prototype_-_ver._0.9.0|Anonradio.net Namespace Prototype - ver. 0.9.0]]|
|//Example namespace// (indexed and searchable)|[[sdf_minecraft:sdf_minecraft_namespace_prototype_-_ver._0.9.0|SDF Minecraft Namespace Prototype - ver. 0.9.0]]|

^  Tutorial "archive" index  ^^
|//Active// (indexed and searchable)|//:!:((A place/namespace for mentioned wiki tutorials to expire.))// [[archive:sdf_tutorial_archive_index|SDF Tutorial Archive Index]]|