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This is a list of quickstart guides for Linux programs.
Purpose
- Minimal theory, maximum practical.
- The statements should go in order of how likely they are to be used: if
git addhas to be used by everyone, then it should go first. - The scripts should get someone up and running in the shortest possible time.
- No explanations for the program. This isn't an introduction or advert, it's a guide for someone who already wants to use a program but doesn't know how.
- Easy reference.
What's wrong with everything else?
Man pages
- Orders items by the alphabet rather than by relevance.
- Often presumes you know everything except that one program.
- Often written in the 80's, and it shows.
- Zero respect for your time.
tl;dr
- Doesn't have the programs I like.
- Too short to get you started on many programs.
- Poor understanding of priority (
git stashis covered byforegit commit).
Current State
This started as a few personal notes, and will probably continue to look like that for some time. It's a bit of a mess.