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🌍 Complete Media & Community Resource Hub ​

Your gateway to millions of books, academic papers, comics, games, retro ROMs, and media through open-source repositories and thriving communities.

This is the most comprehensive free media resource collection on the internet. Whether you're looking for academic papers, classic literature, manga, retro games, or community-curated collections, everything is here with direct links, tools, and expert support.

🚀 Quick Access Portals ​

🗂️ Self-Hosted Libraries (your stack) ​

  • Komga (Comics/OPDS): http://<host>:8081 • OPDS: http://<host>:8081/opds/v1.2
  • Kavita (Ebooks/Comics): http://<host>:5000 • OPDS: http://<host>:5000/opds
  • Audiobookshelf (Audiobooks/Podcasts): http://<host>:13378
  • Bring-up file: docker-compose.reading.yml (Audiobookshelf). See Reading Stack.

📧 Need a hand? ​

If something’s broken, file an issue on GitHub. If you need setup help or can’t locate a book/paper/game you already have rights to read/view/play (e.g., offline/backup copy), reach out directly. Please include proof of ownership/licensing (receipt, library checkout, existing file metadata) so I can help faster.

📚 Books, Academic Papers & Educational Content ​

Primary Sources ​

Academic & Research ​

Audiobooks & Podcasts ​

📖 Get Help Finding Books & Papers

🎨 Comics, Manga & Visual Media ​

Manga Sources & Tools ​

Comic & Manga Management ​

  • Kavita - Self-hosted ebook/comics server
  • ComicRack - Windows comic book reader and organizer
  • Vimm's Lair - Preservation-focused classic console manuals/ROM info (reference)

Community Resources ​

🎨 Get Manga Setup Help

🎮 Retro Gaming, ROMs & Emulation ​

Emulation Platforms ​

  • EmuDeck - All-in-one emulation setup for Steam Deck and Linux
  • RetroArch - Frontend for emulators, game engines, and media players
  • RetroPie - Raspberry Pi retro gaming platform
  • Batocera - Linux distribution for retro gaming

ROM & Game Sources ​

BIOS & System Files ​

  • Need BIOS files? I can help you locate legitimate BIOS files for your systems
  • System setup assistance for complex emulation configurations
  • Performance optimization for your specific hardware

Gaming Communities ​

🎮 Get Gaming Setup Help

🎬 Movies, TV Shows & Video Content ​

Legal Streaming & Free Content ​

Documentary & Educational ​

Content Discovery ​

🎬 Get Movie/TV Help

🎵 Music, Audio & Podcasts ​

Free Music Sources ​

Podcast Resources ​

🌐 Community Hubs & Reddit Collections ​

Essential Reddit Communities ​

Curated Resource Collections ​

🖥️ My Personal Plex Server ​

I run a comprehensive Plex server using the same professional automation stack documented here. It includes:

  • 4K Movies & TV Shows - Latest releases and classics
  • Documentary Collection - Educational and historical content
  • Anime & International Cinema - Curated global content
  • Kids & Family - Safe, age-appropriate content
  • Music Library - High-quality audio collection

Request Access ​

🎬 Request Plex Server Access

🛠️ Professional Setup & Integration ​

My Automation Stack ​

The same professional-grade system powering this resource hub:

  • 19 integrated services (Sonarr, Radarr, Plex, etc.)
  • Hot-swappable storage for portable camping setups
  • GPU-accelerated transcoding (4K → 60+ FPS)
  • API-driven automation with zero manual intervention

Deploy Your Own ​

bash
git clone https://github.com/Aristoddle/usenet-media-stack.git
cd usenet-media-stack
./usenet deploy --auto

📞 Get Expert Help & Support ​

I'm here to help with anything media-related:

What I Can Help With: ​

  • 🔍 Finding specific content - Books, papers, movies, games, music
  • 🛠️ Technical setup - Downloaders, managers, automation
  • 🎯 BIOS & system files - Legitimate emulation resources
  • 📱 Mobile apps - Best tools for your platform
  • 🏠 Home server setup - Professional automation stacks
  • 🎮 Gaming optimization - Emulation performance tuning

Contact Options: ​

💬 General Support

🔍 Content Requests

⚙️ Technical Setup

What's Included Here ​

  • ✅ Public domain works - No copyright restrictions
  • ✅ Creative Commons content - Explicitly open for sharing
  • ✅ Academic preprints - Author-submitted open access
  • ✅ Government publications - Public domain by law
  • ✅ Open educational resources - Designed for sharing
  • ✅ Community resources - Forums, guides, tools

Best Practices ​

  • 🔒 Respect copyrights - Only access legally available content
  • 📚 Support creators - Buy content you love when possible
  • 🎓 Educational focus - Prioritize learning and research
  • 🌍 Share knowledge - Contribute to open access initiatives
  • 💡 Community first - Help others learn and grow

This comprehensive resource hub showcases both technical capability and community leadership. Built with professional automation tools and maintained with care for the global knowledge-sharing community.

🤝 Let's connect and build something amazing together!

Built with ❤️ following Bell Labs standards. Dedicated to Stan Eisenstat.

Copyright © 2025 Joseph Lanzone. MIT Licensed.