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Also move lib_$ARCH/config.mk to arch/$ARCH/config.mk This change is intended to clean up the top-level directory structure and more closely mimic Linux's directory organization. Signed-off-by:Peter Tyser <ptyser@xes-inc.com>
Peter Tyser authoredAlso move lib_$ARCH/config.mk to arch/$ARCH/config.mk This change is intended to clean up the top-level directory structure and more closely mimic Linux's directory organization. Signed-off-by:
MNT Reform: Operator Manual
TOC
- Preface
- List of existing manuals / references / online communications channels
- Safety / Hazards / Warnings
- Quickstart
- How to unwrap, plug in, turn on
- First steps in Debian GNU/Linux
- Important functions of the default sway-based desktop
- Windows and workspaces
- Display brightness
- CPU/IO/Mem meter
- Network
- Audio
- Date and time
- (maybe) functions of the alternative GNOME desktop
- Writing a small game/program
- Creating graphics
- Making sound
- Putting it all together
- Software recommendations
- List of tested productivity applications (creative, office)
- List of tested communication programs (email, chat, voip)
- List of tested games
- List of tested tools
- Reference
- Electronics
- Schematics
- Short explanation of important chips/parts
- Mechanical
- Diagram/drawings of mechanical parts
- Explanation of what connects to what / which screw goes where
- Common Problems
- Maintenance
- Electronics
- Credits / Thanks
Tech
- Sphinx worked well as a generator for the old handbook. Probably we can use it again. I might rather go with markdown than with RSt this time, but this is up for discussion. I'm also OK with looking around for another tool that can do PDF layout.
- We don't have a printing service selected yet, and should do it soon.
- The print format can be unusual, like A4. Ideas welcome.
- We organize on here.
Assets
- Logo
- Type
- Graphics
Style
- Inspiration: classic computer manuals, like ZX Spectrum, QL, Commodore 64, Amiga 500. But also LISP machines, classic Macintosh. Classic Sony, Nintendo?
- International Typographic Style https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Typographic_Style
- TODO: Moodboard
- TODO: Grid
Resources
- Corporate design: http://dump.mntmn.com/mnt-corporate-design-20200929.pdf
- Exploded view: https://www.behance.net/gallery/96804715/MNT-Reform
- Dense manual for ZZ9000: https://mntre.com/media/ZZ9000_info_md/zz9000-manual-r2.pdf
- Sinclair Programming: https://k1.spdns.de/Vintage/Sinclair/80/Sinclair%20ZX81/ZX81%20Basic%20Programming.pdf
- https://mntre.com/reform2-handbook/system.html
- https://mntre.com/reform2-ibom/reform2-motherboard/ibom.html
- Font: https://www.brailleinstitute.org/freefont