These are a collection of config files, commonly referred to as "dotfiles", mainly for the Linux operating system, but can also be used elswhere in certian cases, such as cygwin and unix/BSD.
To get my system running how I like it, run setup.sh
Version controlling dotfiles is a great idea, allowing others to share and use your configurations. Please, however, be wary of verbatim copying. These settings are tailored toward myself.