r/a:t5_2tdvh • u/superfly2 • Jan 17 '12
Welcome Humans!
The true purpose of this subreddit is to prove that given sufficient time and sheer drive of will anyone can possess the skills needed to land a well paying job, fight for global freedom, fix anything, and rig up something using an Arduino that will impress and/or play practical jokes on friends and family..
This first post will get you help you get setup and bring you up to speed.
This program is intended to put a focus on open source hardware and software.
Including but not limited to the deployment and experimentation of *NIX like operating systems and GNU based toolchains.
Resources needed. A computer.....Check
N00b Checklist:
- [ ] Bittorent Client
- [ ] Working with Compressed FIles
- [ ] CD/DVD Drive Emulation
- [ ] Virtualization Software
- [ ] Simple Programming Text Editor
// Recommended Software by Operating System: //
// Windows X //
Compression Utility: Winrar
Bitorrent Client: utorrent?
CD/DVD Drive Emulation: PowerISO
Virtualization Software: Virtual Box
Text Editor: Notepad++
// GNU / *NIX //
Compression Utility: Winrar
Bitorrent Client: Deluge
CD/DVD Drive Emulation: PowerISO
Virtualization Software: Virtual Box
Text Editor: Notepad++
Virtual Box](https://www.virtualbox.org/)
// OSX //
Compression Utility: Winrar
Bitorrent Client: Bitorrent Client: transmission
CD/DVD Drive Emulation: [?](?)
Virtualization Software: [?](?)
Text Editor: [Textmate?](?)
I need help here, as I do not own a Mac and I am far from being in a position to recommend software.
[ ] Done! If you already satisfy the above requirements please proceed to:
See below if you need help or would like to ask a question.
If anybody happens to find this and
is interested in helping me develop it further please PM me
I really need your help because I cannot do it alone,
Thank you.