GIMP as Pixel Editor

Some notes and tips for using GIMP (2.8) as a Pixel Editor:

1. The Grid: View->Show Grid, Image->Configure Grid (Spacing 16x16)
2. The brush: Tools->Paint Tools->Pencil(N)/Eraser(Shift+E)
Windows->Dockable Dialogs->Tool Options->Brush->Pixel&Size->1.0
3. Preview: View->New View, View->Zoom
4. Palettes from images:
Windows->Dockable Dialogs->Palettes->Palettes Menu->Import Palette->
Select Source->Image(Must be an image already opened in GIMP)

Links:
http://www.gimp.org/
http://www.eglug.org/gimpixel
http://karnakgames.com/wp/2010/10/gimp-for-pixel-art-shortcuts-setup-and-tips/
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC6BCB8E64F315574&feature=plcp
http://www.blendernation.com/2014/11/03/learn-ow-to-create-pixel-art-in-blender/
Pixel Editors:
http://www.piskelapp.com/
https://github.com/juliandescottes/piskel
http://www.aseprite.org/
https://github.com/aseprite/