Unofficial /g/ Sticky

/* Unofficial /g/ Sticky ver. 1.2.2 *
* Written and collaborated with the help of #/g/technology @ irc.rizon.net *
* As a general rule, this entire guide should be taken with a grain of salt. *
* Conduct your own research and do what you think works best. *
*Permanent pastebin link: http://tinyurl.com/TheGSticky */

Generally Helpful Links
- https://wiki.archlinux.org/ /* Extensive Linux Wiki*/
- http://books.gentoomen.org/ /* 30 Gigabutts large Tech Library. Has Viruses, download at your own risk. */
- http://docs.python.org/3/tutorial/introduction.html /* Python's own documentation on the language */
- http://stackoverflow.com/questions/194812/list-of-freely-available-programming-books/392926# /* Comprehensive list of programming books */
- http://git-scm.com/ /* best version control system, you'll be using it if you want a job or a good way to manage code */
- https://ninite.com/ /* auto-download lots of good Windows software, removes junk that comes with the packages */
- http://www.fsf.org/ /* Free Software Foundation's Official Website */
- http://gwiki.xach.org/index.php/Main_Page /* /g/'s unofficial Wiki */
- http://news.ycombinator.com/ /* Technology News Feed */

Operating Systems
- http://www.linux.org/tutorial/view/beginners-level-course /* GNU/Linux */
/* Linux List ordered in levels of difficulty. */
---http://tldp.org/ /* Linux Documentation Project */
-- http://ubuntu.com/ /* For beginners & lazy people, just werks; package manager: apt/dpkg */
-- http://debian.org/ /* Lightweight and extremely stable, however is often out-of-date; package manager: apt/dpkg */
-- http://fedoraproject.org/ /* Bleeding Edge, non-rolling distribution; package manager: yum */
-- http://www.archlinux.org/ /* Binary-based, custom tailored (but difficult) distribution; package manager: pacman */
-- http://www.gentoo.org/ /* Source-based, custom tailored (but difficult) distribution; package manager: emerge */
- http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/home /* Windows */
- http://www.bsd.org/ /* BSD; popular derivatives: Open, Free, or Net */

Communication
- IRC
-- Tutorials
--- http://www.irchelp.org/irchelp/new2irc.html
--- http://rizon.net/info
-- Channels
--- #/g/technology @ irc.rizon.net /* general tech channel, with some occasional off topic. */
--- #/g/sicp @ irc.rizon.net /* hardcore technology */
--- #technology @ irc.freenode.net
-- Clients
---- Hexchat /* Windows + Linux, (Free & Libre fork of X-Chat on Windows)*/
---- irssi /* Linux/Unix Terminal Client(maybe cygwin but go pee if you use cygwin) */
---- weechat /* Linux/Unix Terminal Client*/
---- Limechat /* Windows & OS X */

BitTorrent
- Clients
-- Transmission /* GNU/Linux + OS X Graphical & CLI Client, minimalistic, doesn't support RSS */
-- rTorrent /* GNU/Linux; terminal; for servers and l33t people */
-- Deluge /* Runs on toaster; Graphical */
-- http://www.qbittorrent.org/ /* Cross-platform; Graphical */
-- avoid uTorrent
- Trackers
-- http://tracker.installgentoo.com/ /* /g/'s torrent tracker; invite-only */
-- http://nyaa.eu/ /* Anime/Manga stuff; public */
-- http://bakabt.me/ /* Anime; semi-private, must search through external search engine (use Startpage) */
-- http://animebyt.es/ /* Anime/Manga stuff; registration needed */
-- http://audionews.org/ /* Music Production-centric tracker; invite-only */
-- http://baconbits.org/ /* Mixed; invite-only */
-- http://passthepopcorn.me/ /* Movies; invite-only */
-- http://broadcasthe.net/ /* TV; invite-only */
-- http://what.cd/ /* Music; get an invite through IRC */
Search Engines
- http://duckduckgo.com/ /* use the !bang syntax, is widely regarded as a great privacy-oriented search engine*/
- http://startpage.com/ /* Google without the botnet */
- http://blekko.com/ /* similar to DDG, with a /slash syntax */

Tech Support
- http://stackoverflow.com/ /* Programming Help */
- http://wiki.archlinux.org/  /* General Linux Help. Much of the information here is viable for most distributions, Apply the information to your distro. */
- http://stackexchange.com/ /* Dedicated Question/Answer Network of websites, Superuser is the main one for tech stuff */

Programming languages
- http://mitpress.mit.edu/sicp/full-text/book/book.html /* SICP; Read it */
- http://docs.python.org /* Python; Easy to use; Shitton of libraries */
- http://www.ruby-lang.org/en/ /* Ruby; Python's newer "cousin,"  very common in web development */
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/index.html /* Java; runs on everything, important in application and web development */
- http://www.haskell.org/ /* Haskell; purely functional, hipster language */
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C_%28programming_language%29 /* C/C++; Two of the most widely used programming languages created and the basis of much of modern computing */
- http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/ /* Microsoft Documentation for developing with/on their products. */
- http://searchcode.com/ /* Extensive searchable code database */

General Software
- Web Browsers
-- Firefox (Nightly or Aurora, but better Nightly) /* /g/'s recommended browser. Nightly is Pre-Alpha Software. Expect bugs and don't complain. */
-- Chromium /* Open-source counterpart of Google Chrome. Less "botnet", use at your own discretion. */
-- Tor Browser /* https://www.torproject.org/  Browse the internet while being almost fully anonymous */

- Music Players
-- mpd + ncmpcpp combo /* Linux/Unix; The Music Player commonly featured in Desktop Threads */
-- foobar2000 /* Windows; gr8 */
-- Avoid iTunes, especially if torrenting. It will ruin your folder structure, preventing you from seeding.
-- Go for a player that can scan and auto-import music from folders

- Text Editors
-- notepad++ /* Windows; graphical, for newbies */
-- vim /* GNU/Linux + Unix; textual; modal, steep learning curve, however testimonials suggest a great increase in workflow. */
-- emacs /* GNU/Linux + Unix; textual; */
-- Geany /* Cross-platform, intuitive Text Editor/IDE Combination */

- Misc (YMMV)
/* Despite what /g/ and tripfags may tell you, you DO NEED AN ANTIVIRUS. There is no safe way of browsing the internet. "le common le sense 20le13 le and MSE" does not count. Don't be retarded.*
*Do not believe that you can't get viruses with Linux. It CAN happen. Look out for Rootkits especially.
*/g/ generally recommends not giving your data to third parties unless you're sure it's safe*/
-- CCleaner /* Short for "Crap Cleaner." Cleans up temp files, and a bunch of other neat things. */
-- Malwarebytes /* Free for personal use;  Malware scanner/remover for Windows */
-- NOD32 /* Paid; antivirus */
-- Kaspersky /* Paid; antivirus/malware. Some do not trust it. Use at your own discretion. */
-- ClamAV /* A free & libre Antivirus for Linux. Can be used from a flashdrive to clean up that trojan your Uncle got after watching "hot.12.y/o.fucking.and.sucking.mp4.exe" */
-- Evernote, Dropbox, Spideroak /* all that syncing stuff you might want (Dropbox can decrypt your files, but will only decrypt if the authorities force it) */
-- https://prism-break.org/ /* PRISM-Defying Program List */
PC Building (i.e., the right way to go)
- http://pcpartpicker.com/ /* Computer Component Aggregator and Comparison Tool dedicated to picking out compatible Computer Components, allowing one to seamlessly create a desktop. */
- http://www.logicalincrements.com/ /* Computer part list in price-organized tiers. */
- http://www.newegg.com/ /* Website specializing in Electronic Component Distribution */
- http://www.amazon.com/ /* General E-Commerce (duh) */


Laptop Guide
- Thinkpads /* /g/'s official laptop, well-built, good GNU/Linux support. Older versions are often found for cheap on Ebay */
- Chromebooks /* cheap, light, but you MUST install a better GNU/Linux distro */
- Might want to avoid consumer-grade and gamer oriented laptops unless you don't have/have too much money or you know what you're doing

Mobile Devices Guide /* Frequently outdated, information is often voided.*/
- Google Nexus, HTC One, and Samsung Galaxy S lines for Android /* Generally the best for geeks */
- Windows Phone /* Highly integrated with other Windows applications, sleek interface/apps, no freedoms */
- iOS devices /* if you like vidya and apps but don't like freedoms */
- Others (like Ubuntu or Firefox OS) /* if you care about some of your freedoms */
- Sansa Clip+ /* /g/'s official media player when not using a phone. Requires a Micro-SD card for storage. Install the Rockbox fimware. */

Cryptocurrency
- http://bitcoin.org/en/ /* Bitcoin's Main Website */
- http://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Main_Page /* Bitcoin Wiki */
- http://mtgox.com/ /* World's Largest Bitcoin Exchange */

Peripherals
- Keyboards
-- http://www.overclock.net/t/491752/mechanical-keyboard-guide /* Introduction to mechanical keyboards */
-- Insert Gaming Keyboards Here
- Mice
- Audio Equipment
- http://www.head-fi.org/ /* Audio-dedicated Forum. Great audio advice, however it is a public forum. Use at your own discretion */
http://www.head-fi.org/a/headphone-buying-guide /* Good introduction to wearable audio, but written by only one guy so use the reviews at your discretion */
- Generally avoid Bose, Skullcandy, Monster, Beats, Soul, Apple earpods, etc. (like the guide says) like the plague */
-http://pastebin.com/JTV1tk70 /* Headphone Price Guide */
- http://installgentoo.wikia.com/wiki/Headphones /* /g/'s old(ish) audio guide but still very worthwhile */
- https://i.minus.com/i69J313ha92Ti.png /* What you should know about buying speakers */
-https://i.minus.com/iURluIQCF7xHy.jpg /* More speakers, practical guide. */