This has my link collection--started in the late 1990s--of links I use... not open to suggestions of additions (make your own page.) I may eventually describe of other Internet ('net) areas besides the World Wide Web (WWW) that Internet service providers used to tell people about but typically have not done so for years. Some of those areas include FTP, Usenet, IRC, Gopher, etc. I recommend anyone who really wants to get the most from using the 'net learn about those. Another page of my links is the vegetarian/vegan social network, personals annotated links. SOME THESE LINKS ARE DEAD but some return periodically, so no reason to message me about dead links. Some are already back as soon as the message is sent; others may return after years. One or more I'm pretty sure won't return but am working on possibly linking mirrors on the Internet Archive.
My first computer science professor, in the 1990s, said Edsger Dijkstra, Tony Hoare, Niklaus Wirth were the three people in computer science that everyone listens to.
scientists--POSIX (Unix, GNU, Linux)
Brian Kernighan & Dennis Ritchie ('K&R', C programming language creators), Ken Thompson (now at archive.org) (K&R, Thompson, MD McIlroy, JF Ossanna are the Unix creators); Bill Joy (BSD Unix creator), Richard Stallman (GNU creator); William Jolitz (BSD/OS creator); Chris Demetriou & Adam Glass & Charles Hannum & Theo de Raadt (NetBSD Unix creators); Linus Torvalds (Linux creator), Patrick Volkerding (Slackware GNU/Linux creator)
BIOS survival guide (now at archive.org) and Yale University's PC Lube And Tune (with general info on PC hardware) are good IBM-compatible PC resources.
A couple useful sites on learning DOS-based operating systems are DOS the Easy Way, Powerload, and in the days such systems were used, DOSINFO (now on archive.org) was an interesting site about transitioning to free DOS and POSIX-based software. Three DOS software archives are Garbo,
Horst Shaeffer's, Simtelnet. Perhaps the best site on configuring DOS & Windows 9x/ME (and NT/2000s/XP) is MDGx.
systems--POSIX (Unix, GNU, Linux)
Open Group owns the Unix trademark and defines what a POSIX system is (though Richard Stallman coined the term). NetBSD Unix is the oldest surviving modern derivative of BSD Unix, world's most orderly/stable operating system (OS). FreeBSD Unix is the most powerful/fast modern (of three classic) derivative of BSD. OpenBSD Unix is the most secure modern (of three classic) derivative of BSD, world's most secure OS. OpenSolaris (now IllumOS) is the oldest combination of BSD and SunOS Unix. GNU's Not Unix (i.e., GNU Hurd, GNU/BSD, GNU/Linux) is the oldest collection of Free/Libre software to replace proprietary Unix. Slackware GNU/Linux is the oldest surviving GNU/Linux, and arguably, the world's most efficient and powerful operating system. FreeSlack is the fully Free/Libre version of Slackware. my Slackware Documentation page.
my Slackware Wiki page.
Mac-like vwm is the most aesthetic X11 window manager.
Vegetarian Resource Group's raw foods diets article (I am no longer in favour of rawism except as a very short phase after certain Natural Hygiene methods.)
Encyclopedia Mystica is the WWW's oldest encyclopedia on mysticism, occultism, magic, etc. Evil Bible explains the negativity of the Bible. Faerylands was a site about fairies (now at archive.org). The Rose+Croix Journal is a yearly journal on Rosicrucianism. Skeptics Annotated Bible explains the negativity of the Bible, etc. Summerstar is Pacific Northwest pagan festival
magic: Tomekeeper is one of the WWW's oldest magic sites Virtue Science is an ethics & metaphysics philosophy site focused on science
These are some mostly well-illustrated, or otherwise very well-done/funny (such as with larger scenes) webcomics, with ratings judged 'approprite for all ages' (A), 'for teens' (T), 'suggested for mature readers' (M).
Abstruse Goose (M) is a cartoon, of several years, that starts and ends (some years ago) with a math joke, but had to do with many other subjects (such as humour/bizarre ones, sciences, philosophy). Angel The Demoness (M) is a fantasy comic about a not powerful enough demoness that will be sent to Earth for punishment. Basil: The Magical Inn (T) is a fantasy comic about a noble/royal boy/youth who runs away to work at a magical inn. The Book of Three (A) is an adaption of Lloyd Alexander's fantasy novel. Boris And Bjorn (T). is a fantasy comic about two monster-hunting brothers. The Challenges of Zona (M) is a 3D-modelled fantasy comic about a barbarian princess from another plane of existence, and her Hebrew boyfriend from Earth, and their friends. Dark Magic And Donuts (T) is a fantasy humour comic, largely about magicians. Darths & Droids (T) is a comic adaption of the 'Star Wars' science fantasy movies as if a role-playing game. Delve (M) is a fantasy comic of an elf lady going through a dungeon. Demon Fist (M) is a post-apocalyptic fantasy manga about a tyranny world with angels and demons in society, and a young man with a demon-empowered arm, sought after (for power?) by the world church tyranny. Demon Tails (M) is a modern fantasy cartoon about a human who became a demon lord, and demons. The Devil And The Monk (M) is a modern fantasy comic about a Buddhist monk (i.e., trained to be able to ignore personal suffering) sent to Christian Hell. DM of The Rings (T) is a comic adaption of the 'Lord of The Rings' movies (based on fantasy books) as if they are a role-playing game. Dragon in The Courtyard (M) is a 3D-modelled fantasy comic about adventurers. Dragon Mail (T) is a fantasy cartoon about adventurers. Dreamland Chronicles (A) is 3D-modelled fantasy comic about a student boy who visits a world in his dreams, and his brother and friends. Drow Love Is Tough Love (T) is a fantasy comic about dark elves and Dungeons & Dragons. Dungeon Crawl (T) is a fantasy comic apparently with videogame art and influenced by Dungeons & Dragons. Dungeons & Denizens (A) is a fantasy and Dungeons & Dragons humour cartoon about monsters running a dungeon. Eirgsmoth City of Gh'hul (M) is a 3D-modelled fantasy comic about a dying trade empire. Elf (M) is a fantasy comic about an elf lady adventurer. Elf Only Inn (T) is a science fiction & fantasy cartoon about various characters. ElfQuest (M) is one of the oldest (i.e., printed), best, professional small-press fantasy comics, about elf tribes. Erstwhile Tales (A) is Grimm's fairy tales. Everybody Loves Eric Raymond (T) is a computer-science/hacking humour comic, with Richard Stallman, Eric Raymond, and Linus Torvalds. The Field Guide to Magical Animals (A) is a fantasy cartoon about two ladies solving mysteries about magical animals. Flipside (M) is a fantasy comic about a jester and her friends. Fox And Willow (M) is a fantasy comic about a princess and her lycanthrope friend. The Hellenic Mysteries (T) is Greek mythology. Jesus And Mo (A) is a heresy/blasphemy/atheism/antitheism comic. Luminous Ages (A) is a fantasy comic about a surreal universe, from its polytheistic and dream-based beginning. Metamorphoses (M) is an adaption of ancient epic poet Ovid's epic. Nodwick (A) is a fantasy and Dungeons & Dragons humour cartoon originally started in 'Dragon' Magazine. An Ordinary Princess (A) is a fantasy comic about a princess 'blessed' to be ordinary (inspired by a novel of similar name). Penance (A) is a fantasy comic about roguelike game Moria/Angband that was inspired by Dungeons & Dragons Perry Bible Fellowship (M) is a bizarre humour comic. Philosophy Comics - Daily Nous. Daily Nous publishes a new comic strip once a week, usually on Tuesdays, by one of four philosopher-artists. Planescape (T) is an other world and modern fantasy comic about other planes of existence, and Earth, in Advanced Dungeons & Dragons second edition, involving the adventurers, demons, angels, gods whom travel those planes. Qarakorshaq (T) is a modern fantasy comic about a Kazakh-Russian-French boy protagonist. Rune (T) is a 3D-modelled fantasy comic about wizards and kings. Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal (T) is a humour/bizarre/mathematics/science cartoon, with associated other comics, and web videos/TV series. Silly Kingdom (A) is a comedy fantasy about a prince, princess, jester, and wizard. Sulfur And Salt (T) is a science fantasy about youths from a magical world, and a scientific world, meeting each other. The Strange Tales of Oscar Zahn (A) is a modern fantasy comic about a paranormal investigator who is paranormal himself. Swift Blades (T) is a fantasy comic about a group of adventurers, in traditional form (long page). Tales of The Lost Souls (M) is a painted fantasy comic with various characters. Tanuki Blade (T) is a fantasy manga about a kid who is given a partial sword. 10 Earth-shattering Blows. (Mediaeval/Renaissance-type?) Action-fantasy. Tears of The Dragon (T) is a fantasy comic with various plots. You may have to check if it is on The Internet Archive. Terrible Tod's Tavern is a fantasy comic. The Thief of Tales (A) is a fantasy comic about a young lady who tells stories. Veritable Hokum (A) is an unusual and perhaps science-based comic and art site. Wednesday 7 (A) is a modern fantasy comic about a young man who fuses souls with a demon. The Wizard of Quippley (T) is various science fiction & fantasy comics, mostly about a wizard and his dwarf man friend. XKCD (M) is a humour/bizarre/science/mathematics cartoon, sometimes with large scenes or interactive things.
List of other songs/mods (and a few mp3 or live) and styles in order: most to least liked, but a few are my 'to listen to' list.
traditional/Classical m
Yehudi Menuhin, Ravi Shankar; Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Pachelbel, Chopin, Schubert, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi, Haydn, Handel, Richter, Alfred Brendel, Strauss, Brahms, Mendelssohn, Rachmaninoff
European traditional music, 'Amazing Grace' (except some lyrics), Laurie Riley, Slainte (ended; some members are in Mooncoyne), didjeridoo (Australian), African drumming
Classical/ambient (Baroque, New Age, etc.)
Andreas Vollenweider, Enya, Jean Jarre, Skaven / Future Crew, Yiruma Johan Alpmar
Nimbus
ambient/synth (New Age, etc.)
N-Site, Absys-'the first new age,' 'teknopekno,' 'the last new age,' Johan Alpmar, Nimbus Kosmic Free Music Foundation-'More Than Meets The Mind' (trance)
trance/rave
Vernon's Wonderland, P-Tec; Astral Projection (vinyl: Nova Tekk, Germany and Transient UK), Slice 'psychedelic transistor bass [303 years ahead],' 'astronomic track.1,' 'cyclonic_blips,' 'freakuencer{part 1}, 'lunatic_waves,' Pro.Ject:Eject,' 'trancepop,' 'Slide the Universe,' Transplant & Emulate, Lord Titan, Cosmosis (incl. Laughing Buddha), Miranda-'Space Baby,' CC, DJ Spyhunter-'Friendship 7,'
Chi AD, Swami Goa Gil (He is this high because he founded Goa trance; I have only heard the 2 free songs and thought they were 'okay,') Speedy J, Aura-The Source of Trance-'Destination Skyline,' 303infinity-"winter rain" (actually I may have only heard 1 or 2 more, but this may be their 1st), Alice Dejay, Green Nuns of The Revolution, Darshan 'Neuroscanner,' Darude 'Sandstorm' Hallucinogen, Transwave, ATB, Purple Motion / Future Crew-'Cool City,' 'Panic,' '2nd PM' (this is rave, and 2nd PM comes after Skaven's classical; Purple Motion also does classical and jazz), Richie Hawtin ('Plastikman,' etc), Solaris / Nearly Gods, Goacidia: Hideo, Ultrabeat, Trip-Crew, DAC, Rave Beats International; Kosmic Free Music Foundation-'More Than Meets The Mind' (trance), Brouil / Legion-"cyber reality," Blacktron Music Productions releases, Bjorn Lynne aka Dr. Awesome (also does jazz & rock), Etnica, Infected Mushroom Cynic Project Moby (also does rock) (vegan)
[to listen to: Fiona Horne (also does rock) (raw-veg[etari]an), ndrdj (vegetarian)]
rave/hardcore
Cascada, Corona, Culture Beat, La Bouche, Marusha, RMB, 2 Unlimited, Westbam
(vegetarian) Mopz / NC.Games-"3PigsAnd1Wolf", "MopzGoesFaster"
Dune, Scooter, Sash
Alien Factory-Spaceman
Merlin / Sonik Clique-'Experiment 33'
Frank / Riot-"Rave-.0.-lution"
[to listen to: Depeche Mode (vegetarian)]
Voltan / The Lunar Project-"Waterdrop on the Rooftop" (possibly largely copied)
reggae/hip-hop (and dub/trip-hop)
Congo Natty
Cypress Hill
Ziggy Marley
to listen to: Benjamin Zephaniah
hip-hop/funk-blues-jazz (and trip-hop/acid jazz)
DJ Shadow, N-Site, Radix
Count Basie, Benny Goodman
N-Site and another classmate of mine
Beastie Boys (only this high because they are vegetarian)
Cypress Hill (a little), Outkast
LL Cool J (a bit), Wu-Tang (a bit)
funk-blues-jazz/rock
Beatles, Jefferson Airplane, Weird Al Yankovic
Chuck Berry, Elvis, Credence Clearwater, "Rock Around The Clock,"
"The Twist," etc.
Five Satins, Don McLean
['fair' list part:]
The Doors
Metallica (the few somewhat positive sounding, i.e. 'thrash' tunes they do), The Contours, Led Zeppelin
['I mostly only like the lyrics' list part:]
Pink Floyd, Whorehouse of Representatives (vegan straight-edge),
Beastie Boys
['I only like some lyrics' list part:]
Stone Temple Pilots, Crash Test Dummies, Offspring, Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Green Day,
['poor' part of the list:]
most others after 1970
[to listen to: Minor Threat (vegan straight-edge), Earth Crisis (vegan straight-edge)]