handbook: initial TODO and assorted existing content

reform2-handbook/TODO.md

+# 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
+- 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.
+
+## 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
+
+## See also
+
+- https://mntre.com/reform2-handbook/system.html
+- https://mntre.com/reform2-ibom/reform2-motherboard/ibom.html