Date Created: 2025-04-21 By: 16BitMiker [ BACK.. ]
Welcome to my curated collection of linksβan evolving directory of tools, archives, and niche hardware relevant to the worlds of Perl, open directories, free software, and retro computing. Whether you're looking to dive deeper into open source technologies or browse through the archives of the internet, these links are hand-picked to spark curiosity and productivity. π§°
π perl.gg β A community-driven resource for Perl programming language enthusiasts. Tutorials, tools, and discussions for Perl hackers of all stripes.
π¬ r/opendirectories β Community subreddit dedicated to discovering and sharing open (unprotected) directory listings.
π The Eye β A massive online archive for publicly available datasets, media, and digital artifacts.
π anarch-copy β A programmer's data archive with a strong archival and educational focus.
π ODCrawler β Search engine purpose-built for indexing open web directories.
π§ File Pursuit β A meta search engine for files, media, and documents hosted on public directories.
π οΈ Open Directory Downloader β A tool for scraping and indexing open directories across 130+ formats.
π Compare cURL β A comparison table of download tools like cURL, Wget, and othersβfocused entirely on free and open source options.
β‘ wget2 β The faster, more capable successor to GNU Wget. Excellent for recursive downloads and scripting.
π§ Concatenative languages β Dive into stack-based, point-free programming languages such as Forth and Joy.
ποΈ Free Software Foundation β Championing the right to use, study, modify, and share software freely.
π‘οΈ Electronic Frontier Foundation β Defending digital rights in courts and pushing for better privacy legislation worldwide.
π How to Become a Hacker β Eric S. Raymondβs classic guide to hacker culture and how to grow into it.
π Explain Shell β Paste any shell command and see a breakdown of what each part does. Invaluable for learning CLI tools.
π All Free APIs β A massive, actively maintained list of free APIs for devs, makers, and tinkerers.
π Sunbeam Wireless β Minimalist Android flip phones designed for distraction-free communication.
π» Mythic Computer Co. β Artisan computers, made by hand. A calming aesthetic meets practical computing.
π°οΈ Nixsys β Sells legacy PC hardwareβgreat for retrocomputing projects or industrial compatibility.
π System76 β Open-source friendly laptops and desktops built with Linux in mind.
π οΈ Joom Geek β Official Canadian Flipper Zero reseller with a broader catalog of DIY and e-gear.
π Pi Shop Canada β One of the largest Raspberry Pi distributors in North America; Canadian-based.
π CanaKit β A go-to source for Raspberry Pi kits and accessories.
π‘ Libre Computer β Creators of open SBCs that run mainline Linux and support open hardware principles.
π LovePi β The official Canadian distributor for Libre Computer boards.
π Orange Pi β Raspberry Pi alternatives with impressive specs and low price points.
βοΈ Electro Maker β A maker community and store with SBCs, microcontrollers, and DIY kits.
π§ Explore, tinker, archive, and repeat.