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docs/exocto/comphist.md

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+# A Brief History of Computing
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+One of the best resources for learning about the history of computers, is the history of the Unix machine! Classy name, right?
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+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.
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+A gentleman named Bill Gates soon started developing another system using the BASIC language; and this is how Microsoft as we know it, began.
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+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!
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+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.
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+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.
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+And so, Linux was born spawning variants used across the world and the world's most prominant base for servers, and cloud computing.

docs/exocto/index.md

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 # The Exo-CTO Files
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-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.
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-So strap in and enjoy the ride!
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-[Website](./websites) | [SEO](./seo101) | [Analytics](./analytics) | [Mailing Lists](./mailinglists) | [Social Media](./socialmedia) | [Automation](./automation) | [Payment Methods](./payments) | [Appendices](./appendices)
+<!-- [Website](./websites) | [SEO](./seo101) | [Analytics](./analytics) | [Mailing Lists](./mailinglists) | [Social Media](./socialmedia) | [Automation](./automation) | [Payment Methods](./payments) | [Appendices](./appendices) -->