If you’ve ever come across an OpenSource or OpenHardware project then you have probably heard of Sourcforge. I have to admit that I have know about Sorceforge and (Sub)version Control for years but I could never figure out why someone would want to use something so complex. I finally figured it out…it’s because Sourceforge and Version control is not at all complex. In fact it is actually very cool.  In order to use Sourceforge you’ll need a subversion (SVN) client. TortoiseSVN is the self proclaimed “coolest interface to (sub)version control”. This tutorial will get you up and running quickly with an existing Sourceforge project. You will be able to Checkout entire projects and have an exact copy on your local PC for editing and you will also learn how to Add files and Commit changed files (continue reading…)

I stumbled across these excellent books which are great for anyone who wants to learn about electronics. The website contains a complete series of college textbook style books in HTML and PDF format. They provide links to download the entire collection with one click. Check it out!

http://www.ibiblio.org/kuphaldt/electricCircuits/