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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: bodyhigh on January 18, 2013, 12:56 pm

Title: newbie here. i'm totally lost. help me please...
Post by: bodyhigh on January 18, 2013, 12:56 pm
i'm totally new to this site. it seems the more i read and research through the forums the more confused i get. i need help with encrypting and decrypting messages, sending messages, bitcoins etc. i want to make a couple of purchases but i really do not where to start. any help would be appreciated. can someone point me to a great newbie tutorial. thanks in advance.
Title: Re: newbie here. i'm totally lost. help me please...
Post by: Parabolic45 on January 18, 2013, 01:12 pm
im no pro myself, just made my first purchase recently..
i dont have any links for you, Im sure someone has some good newbie tuts..
the only advice i have is lurk the security forum daily, and READ READ READ
no one can protect you like you can! dont engage in any activity you arent 100% comfortable with and you will be fine!
Title: Re: newbie here. i'm totally lost. help me please...
Post by: Stray Cat on January 18, 2013, 01:17 pm
Ya'll can start with Astor's PGP tutorial:   http://32yehzkk7jflf6r2.onion/gpg4usb/

Once you think you've got it down you can come back here and ask for someone to practice with.  I will help anyone who asks ...

EDIT:  Just noticed a PGP club for newbies started by one of the mods - that's a great place to get up to speed on GPG.  I will post my key on that thread if anyone wants to practice  :)
Title: Re: newbie here. i'm totally lost. help me please...
Post by: Parabolic45 on January 18, 2013, 01:23 pm
New buyers tutorial:

http://dkn255hz262ypmii.onion/index.php?topic=108704.0

i just skimmed through this but it seems to have a bunch of important tips for you...

and thats a good one on PGP which can seem like the most difficult idea to hammer down for newbies
Title: Re: newbie here. i'm totally lost. help me please...
Post by: flames on January 18, 2013, 01:46 pm
Keep reading the forums. There is tons of good information here to help you out. Also choose wisely with who you do business with. Also, forums will help with that.
Title: Re: newbie here. i'm totally lost. help me please...
Post by: sppa on January 18, 2013, 02:02 pm
Good pictorial
http://p3lr4cdm3pv4plyj.onion/guides/shepj.html
Title: Re: newbie here. i'm totally lost. help me please...
Post by: Stray Cat on January 18, 2013, 02:10 pm
Good pictorial
http://p3lr4cdm3pv4plyj.onion/guides/shepj.html

Sppa - I realize your intentions are good but the link you posted is garbage.  Please take it down.  There are known problems with what you posted.so you are unintentionally fucking people over.  PLEASE REMOVE THE LINK!

The easiest PGP to use is pgp4usb.  There is no reason to use anything else.  Do not use Kleopatra!  Search the forums if you don't believe me - the keys are no good!!!!

Use Astor's PGP Tutorial - astor is a resident expert:  http://32yehzkk7jflf6r2.onion/gpg4usb/

Mods?  A little help please???  Get this crap off of here please and thanks.
Title: Re: newbie here. i'm totally lost. help me please...
Post by: discgolfking on January 18, 2013, 06:33 pm
go to the other forums type in search what you are looking for.   ex bare bones guide to pgp will help you out. also type in  buying bitcoins, plenty of stuff will come on the forums for you to read
Title: Re: newbie here. i'm totally lost. help me please...
Post by: x24x24x on January 19, 2013, 12:01 am
Like others have said...just keep reading. Its not suppose to be easy.
Title: Re: newbie here. i'm totally lost. help me please...
Post by: Raichu67 on January 19, 2013, 03:56 am
"I am 16 and how do I google."

This garbage is why everyone has to put up with the 50 post bullshit minimum. Go fuck yourself.
Title: Re: newbie here. i'm totally lost. help me please...
Post by: zerik on January 19, 2013, 04:15 am
Don't feel like you need to rush yourself. Take time to get familiar the technology. When you feel like your ready start small then work up.

This site has a lot of information on it. Like everyone else said read as much as possible.

That will give you at least a basic understanding of things so that when you do have a question people can help better because you could ask more narrow question.

Is there anything more specific you are struggling with?

Just don't overwhelm yourself. You can't learn everything in a day. U will get it. 

Title: Re: newbie here. i'm totally lost. help me please...
Post by: UK Stealth on February 03, 2013, 10:25 pm
GPG depressed me for a while, once u get it , it's like riding a bicycle you wont forget.!