diff --git a/docs/.vitepress/config.mts b/docs/.vitepress/config.mts index d1ea206..b76807b 100644 --- a/docs/.vitepress/config.mts +++ b/docs/.vitepress/config.mts @@ -46,20 +46,22 @@ export default defineConfig({ { text: 'More Appendices', link: '/rebel_coding/more-appendices' }, ] }, - // { - // text: 'EXO-CTO', - // items: [ - // { text: 'Welcome', link: '/exocto/' }, - // { text: 'Websites', link: '/exocto/websites' }, - // { text: 'SEO', link: '/exocto/seo101' }, - // { text: 'Analytics', link: '/exocto/analytics' }, - // { text: 'Mailing Lists', link: '/exocto/mailinglists' }, - // { text: 'Social Media', link: '/exocto/socialmedia' }, - // { text: 'Automation', link: '/exocto/automation' }, - // { text: 'Payments', link: '/exocto/payments' }, - // { text: 'Appendices', link: '/exocto/appendices' }, - // ] - // }, + { + text: 'EXO-CTO', + items: [ + { text: 'Welcome', link: '/exocto/' }, + { text: 'Computers', link: '/exocto/puters' }, + { text: 'OSes', link: '/exocto/oses' }, + { text: 'Websites', link: '/exocto/websites' }, + // { text: 'SEO', link: '/exocto/seo101' }, + // { text: 'Analytics', link: '/exocto/analytics' }, + // { text: 'Mailing Lists', link: '/exocto/mailinglists' }, + { text: 'Social Media', link: '/exocto/socialmedia' }, + { text: 'Automation', link: '/exocto/automation' }, + // { text: 'Payments', link: '/exocto/payments' }, + { text: 'Appendices', link: '/exocto/appendices' }, + ] + }, { text: 'Manifesting Empathy', items: [ diff --git a/docs/exocto/comphist.md b/docs/exocto/comphist.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c8575e0 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/exocto/comphist.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +# A Brief History of Computing +--------------------------------------------------------------- + +One of the best resources for learning about the history of computers, is the history of the Unix machine! Classy name, right? + +Computers started by reading punchcards; though eventually a language was developed to make their processes more automated. That language was C, or the seed that would grow into the C language. The system it was designed to build and maintain was call Unix. + +A gentleman named Bill Gates soon started developing another system using the BASIC language; and this is how Microsoft as we know it, began. + +It is important to note that C and Unix were originally created through the funding of Bell South Atlantic Labs and various US Universities researching computer engineering. Through a few coincidences, and convenient mishaps, C & Unix were made *open-source*; anyone could read the source code! + +Early on, Microsoft differentiated itself from this trend, opting to be built on proprietary, or closed-source, code. And now open-source software is a growing norm, with open-source software available for most any application one might like to pursue. While the use of computers so common that a new problem has arisen. + +Curiously enough during a lull in Unix development, while lawyers were deliberating, and individual named Linux Torvald created the Linux kernal; based on the original BSD Unix kernal, though entirely open-source. + +And so, Linux was born spawning variants used across the world and the world's most prominant base for servers, and cloud computing. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/docs/exocto/index.md b/docs/exocto/index.md index 55f86af..f008990 100644 --- a/docs/exocto/index.md +++ b/docs/exocto/index.md @@ -1,23 +1,20 @@ # The Exo-CTO Files --- -WIP Advisory +::: tip WIP Advisory ... +This too is still a work in progress - I'm still checking to make sure the content is complete. +::: -This is still a work in progress - the outline exists, though content still needs to get filled. +This is still a work in progress - an outline exists, though content still needs to get filled. -Here I provide a straight-forward guide highlighting all of the necessities of launching a digital brand, or presence. It is presumed that you already have a product in mind. +Here I provide a straight-forward guide highlighting all of the necessities of personal computing and launching a digital brand, or presence. -That products can range from writing to art to merchandise or services. +We cover hardware and software; though we do not support Windows, and actively encourage folks to use Linux. -Your next step is to build awareness of your product or service; and provide a place for people to learn more. +We also support using free and open-source software as often as possible. -Websites can be as cheap or as expensive as you like. Static websites can cost as little as a few cents per month, or complete CMS’s or applications can cost tens to hundreds to thousands of dollars per month to run. -Though there is much more to building a presence than merely building a website. +[History Review](./comphist) | [Computers](./puters) | [OSes](./seo101) | [Websites](./websites) | [Social Media](./socialmedia) | [Automation](./automation) | [Appendices](./appendices) -We will cover analytics, search engine optimization, and more throughout this essay. - -So strap in and enjoy the ride! - -[Website](./websites) | [SEO](./seo101) | [Analytics](./analytics) | [Mailing Lists](./mailinglists) | [Social Media](./socialmedia) | [Automation](./automation) | [Payment Methods](./payments) | [Appendices](./appendices) + diff --git a/docs/rebel_coding/#index.md# b/docs/rebel_coding/#index.md# new file mode 100644 index 0000000..853682e --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/rebel_coding/#index.md# @@ -0,0 +1,30 @@ +# Learn to Code: HTML to Python +::: Tip Welcome, te aviso ... +This too is still a work in progress - there is an email course that may become available, though I'm still checking to make sure the content is complete enough to feel comfortable selling. +::: + +### To Start Coding & Grow Beyond + +Last things first! + +When you think of technology, is there anything that comes to mind that you want to exist? + +Anything at all, that you might want to make? (We're thinking web / mobile apps.) + +If there is something, what is it? + +You want to have a semi-solid project in mind ... a direction with a goal; that can change. + +Though in the interest of learning, especially technology, repetition will be key; so in effect, you just need to have one project that you can walk through to completion. + +This will serve as your first foundation for asking questions and building the answers. + +> * * * + +A huge part of learning is your own internal drive; and we need to make sure that before we begin we have a nice shiney light at the end of our educational tunnel. + +When we reach it, you’re going to have the tools to continue your tech journey beyond the light; wherever it may take you! + +And whatever you had thought of, by the end of this course, you'll have the knowledge and tools to bring you idea into reality. + +Vamos pues! \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/docs/rebel_coding/index.md b/docs/rebel_coding/index.md index 5199be6..4890626 100644 --- a/docs/rebel_coding/index.md +++ b/docs/rebel_coding/index.md @@ -1,9 +1,9 @@ -# Everything You Need to Know +# Learn to Code: HTML to Python ::: tip Welcome, te aviso ... -This too is still a work in progress - there is an email course that may become available, though I'm still checking to make sure the content is complete enough to feel comfortable selling. +This too is still a work in progress - I'm still checking to make sure the content is complete. ::: -### To Start Coding & Grow Beyond +### The first step. Last things first!