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author: kvik <kvik@a-b.xyz>
date: Thu Oct 29 13:09:26 EDT 2020
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+# Learning 9front HOWTO
+
+Learning a new system with a strange user interface is daunting.
+Here's encouragement to set you on the right track.
+
+## On Language
+
+Technical fields use jargon to succinctly describe stuff.
+It's like learning a new language.
+
+The only way to learn a language is to immerse yourself in it.
+This is called "maximizing language input".
+
+Learning comes slowly with time, reading, and practice.
+Therefore, do not be afraid to go on without understanding everything.
+
+## Introductory Material
+
+You will need to load the 9front ISO to an installation medium, like a
+USB flash drive. Use your favorite web search engine to learn how.
+
+Once booted, type 'man 0intro' (no quotes) and press enter.
+This is a basic overview of the system.
+
+[The FQA](http://fqa.9front.org/) is the general setup and maintenance guide.
+
+[nemo's 9intro](http://lsub.org/who/nemo/9.intro.pdf) is the most
+comprehensive introduction to Plan 9 programming.
+
+The man pages are read using 'man [section] [page name]' and can be
+searched with 'lookman [keyword]'.
+
+Users will refer to man pages and their section like so:
+_intro(1) man(1) webfs(4)_
+
+`/sys/doc` contains system design documentation, read using _page(1)_
+
+[Wiki](https://9p.io/wiki/plan9/plan_9_wiki/) for additional help
+(some info may be outdated).
+
+## Miscellaneous Plan 9 websites
+
+* [https://code.9front.org/hg/ ](https://code.9front.org/hg/ )
+* [http://9gridchan.org/ ](http://9gridchan.org/ )
+* [http://felloff.net/usr/cinap_lenrek/](http://felloff.net/usr/cinap_lenrek/)
+* [http://aiju.de/](http://aiju.de/)
+* [http://plan9.stanleylieber.com/](http://plan9.stanleylieber.com/)
+* [http://9.postnix.pw/ ](http://9.postnix.pw/ )
+* [http://ftrv.se/_/9](http://ftrv.se/_/9)
+* [http://runjimmyrunrunyoufuckerrun.com/](http://runjimmyrunrunyoufuckerrun.com/)
+* [http://fatelectron.net/](http://fatelectron.net/)
+* [http://nopenopenope.net/](http://nopenopenope.net/)
+* [http://rgl.antares-labs.eu/](http://rgl.antares-labs.eu/)
+* [http://code.a-b.xyz/](http://code.a-b.xyz/)
+* [https://glenda.0x46.net/](https://glenda.0x46.net/)
+* [http://lufia.org/](http://lufia.org/)
+* [https://9.posixcafe.net/](https://9.posixcafe.net/)
+* [http://yaldabaoth.io/](http://yaldabaoth.io/)
+* [http://squoze.net/](http://squoze.net/)
+* [http://mirtchovski.com/p9/](http://mirtchovski.com/p9/)
+* [http://sqweek.net/](http://sqweek.net/)
+* [http://p9.nyx.link/](http://p9.nyx.link/)