Conclusion
So there is a rough guide to color management. Obviously not everything in this guide fully covers the subject in its entirety but it is a good place to start. Of course if you want there is always more to learn.
Here are some informative links to push you along your managing way:
Video to
Monitor Calibration Guide:
desktoppub.about.com/cs/colorcalibration/a/cal_monitor.htm
Monitor ICC Profile Database:
www.tftcentral.co.uk/articles/icc_profiles.htm
GIMP user manual color management chapter:
docs.gimp.org/en/gimp-imaging-color-management.html
Color Management in Photoshop:
www.computer-darkroom.com/ps10_colour/ps10_1.htm
Pantone's Official Website:
www.Pantone.com
Interesting video on how LCD monitors work:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiejNAUwcQ8
Official ICC website:
www.color.org
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