Because self-sufficiency is important.
Google is your friend.
Shells and IRC. It's how we keep in touch.
This reference guide will give you a quick crash-course on how to use unix. The shell can be intimidating at first, but soon you'll wonder why we invented guis.
This is another reference on how to use a terminal (aka, a shell). The more this becomes second nature, the better.
Screen is a great tool for preserving ssh sessions after your connection drops. We primarily use it to idle in IRC. This guide is great for brushing up on the commands.
Assembly: it's magical.
C: what *should* be taught in 301.
Because understanding our roots is important. The hacker culture is not about pwning, but about a lifestyle of curiousity and creativity.
Read Hacker History first.