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Provides a wealth of excellent and very current news and information on computers, the Internet, and digital technologies.
The Living Internet (Ultimate Internet Resource)
The stated mission of this site is to make comprehensive, in-depth information about the Internet available to everyone around the world. Very well organized and easy to use. Updated weekly.
Free, monthly, non-subscription newsletter for academics, students, engineers, scientists, and social scientists.
Homepage of Ziff-Davis, the publisher of many computer magazines, and a major source for news and reviews on computers and online technology.
Online (only) magazine presenting timely feature articles and editorial commentary on new software and hardware developments, computer industry news, and a potpourri of hot topics in the computing world.
Online (only) computer magazine providing discussion and evaluations of software products plus practical advice in weekly columns chiefly focused on the commercial sector and oriented toward the business user. You can sign up for a variety of free tech newsletters at this site!
Smart Computing in Plain English
Online version of the popular magazine (also available in paper) with timely articles and practical computing tips chiefly oriented toward home computing.
Monthly electronic version of the print publication. An archive of past issues includes the cover story and all feature articles beginning with the first issue in 1993. Coverage is of the internet and other areas of science and technology of interest to the public.
FOLDOC -Free On-line Dictionary of Computing
This site contains many terms not to be found in other dictionaries of computing, perfect for understanding the cyberbabble one encounters when online.
For minigeeks, this concise glossary defines approximately 250 terms with jargon that might confuse the newbie.
Over 6,000 terms and symbols defined. Entices users with the Smileys & Emotions directory, an Acronyms dictionary, and the Web Coloring Tool.
Provides concise, easy-to-understand definitions for over 4,000 computer- and Internet-related terms, with links to related resources and to further information from evaluated Web sites. Searchable by keyword or by category.
Presents hyper-linked clearly worded definitions of thousands of Internet and computer-related terms for both category browsing and keyword searching.
More than 20,000 definitions of computer and related concept terms are available for searching by keyword. The source for this encyclopedia is “The Computer Desktop Encyclopedia" and as such, the site can provide authoritative computer and Internet technology definitions.
HISTORY OF
COMPUTING/INTERNET/WWW
This website hosts unique online exhibits related to the history of computing; it also serves as an informational tool for visitors to the physical museum located in Silicon Valley.
The World Wide Web History Project
A collaborative effort to record, archive, and publish the history of the World Wide Web and its roots in hypermedia and networking.
Hobbe’s Internet Timeline v8.0
Presents a detailed chronology with associated links to major milestones in the genesis and development of the Internet from the 1950s (launch of Sputnik) to date.
Presents several links from the Yahoo search page on Tim Berniers-Lee including brief biographical information, interviews, and a Time magazine article.
The Virtual Museum of Computing (VmoC)
Presents an eclectic selection of links to websites on the history of computing as well as on-line computer-based exhibits of both local and international origin.
TUTORIALS:
NOTE: TUTORIALS
ON MORE SPECIFIC TOPICS MAY BE FOUND AS LINKS UNDER THOSE TOPICS, example:
Tutorial on Visual Basic (a specific programming language) is grouped
with Visual Basic Resources.
Beginners.co.uk Tutorials Homepage
Provides hundreds of FREE online tutorials on a wide variety of IT subjects from elementary use of word processors to advanced techniques in web development, database design, and network routing.
Presents free, easy-to-use tutorials for Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, and FrontPage.
HOW
TO USE THE INTERNET (TUTORIALS)
Finding Information on the Internet
University of California at Berkeley Library presents this comprehensive tutorial on how to find information on the Internet.
ICYou See: T is for Thinking - A guide to critical thinking about what you see on the Web presented by Ithaca College Library. Try the quiz at the end of the “tour”.
Excellent and easy to use tutorial from Ohio State University Libraries that includes lessons on searching, research techniques, and even a brief guide to Careers and Employment. (FREE REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
WEB PAGE AUTHORING (HTML, CGI, XML, etc.)
This is one of the most comprehensive Web developer tutorial sites on the Internet. It has nearly everything a developer needs to know about building Web sites.
The goal of this site is "to provide the most helpful and complete guide to creating web pages anywhere."
A free 10 week training course on HTML covering basic HTML, text manipulation, lists, images, linking, tables, frames, and simple forms. (FREE REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Web Developer’s Virtual Library
Excellent illustrated encyclopedia of web technology and a comprehensive guide to creating web pages with HTML, CGI, XML, Java, JavaScript, and Graphics. Also provides links to tutorials on web page creation.
HTML Help (The Web Design Group)
Very helpful collection of general information on web site design (including links to tutorials) assembled by the Web Design Group.
Webmonkey: The Web Developer’s Resource
Well respected & frequently updated tutorials and information on web development for beginner to advanced web developers.
Presents a “cheat sheet” listing every official HTML tag in common usage plus Netscape and Microsoft extensions.
From the UK, this site provides free, full-page, professionally designed Web templates, vertical and horizontal menus, graphics, fonts, icons, buttons, and scripts as well as high-end fee-based products for professionals and amateurs.
More than 10,000 files and 2,000 links on various programming languages, platforms, and applications are provided to fulfill the information needs of programmers from beginner to experienced IT professional.
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES:
Visual Basic Web Directory (Search VB.com)
Comprehensive, well-organized site on Visual Basic and related technology containing more than 3,000 Visual Basic programming web resources that are searchable by topic or keyword. Part of the TechTarget.com Network of enterprise IT web sites.
Features forums, book reviews, downloads, toolbox, source code, contests and a number of practical tutorials on various aspects of VB for the novice to intermediate level programmer.
An unintimidating, free tutorial for beginner to intermediate users of Visual Basic.
C Programming.com (C/C++ Programming Resources)
Website designed to help teach basic programming principles of C and C++. Includes tutorials, programming links, and source code examples.
DevCentral Tutorials on C/C++ (sponsored by Interface Technologies, Inc.)
Presents a variety of tutorials, some directed toward the beginning C/C++ programmer and others intended for the more advanced. All the tutorials assume familiarity with the basics of a procedural (structured) programming language. Free but registration required (the weekly newsletter is optional).
DevCentral Tutorials on C/C# (sponsored by Interface Technologies Inc.)
Provides an introduction to C#, the new language designed by Microsoft to combine the best aspects of C++ and Visual Basic.
The Source for Java technology
Sun Microsystems, the developer of Java, presents an excellent one-stop source of news, articles, and technical documentation of interest to Java programmers and developers.
Produced by Sun Microsystems, this excellent tutorial is organized into “trails” (groups of lessons on a particular subject) which provide practical advice and hundreds of complete working examples of Java programs.
DevCentral Tutorials on Java (sponsored by Interface Technologies Inc.)
Presents several free tutorials on the basics as well as more advanced topics in Java programming, such as drawing textured spheres, custom class loaders, servlets, JSP, and servlet engines. (Registration required).
A Java directory, tutorial, and example center with an excellent collection of Java demos and applets. Well-organized and frequently updated.
A web-based magazine devoted to Java. Regular features include practical Nuts & Bolts (for programmers), News & Views, and Java Resources.
Excellent JavaScript resource with lots of free “cut and paste” JavaScripts for enhancing your web pages.
DevCentral Tutorials on Javascript (sponsored by Interface Technologies Inc.)
Introduces Javascript via simple
examples of many of the most commonly used scripts. (Free but registration is required).
Collects a wealth of practical information on COBOL programming. Try the free COBOL programming skills test.
Resource site for COBOL developers and IT managers focused on computer systems for management applications.
The University of Limerick’s Dept. of Computer Science and Information Systems (CSIS) site contains COBOL programming exercises with sample solutions, many example COBOL programs, a Tutorial on the COBOL Report Writer, and a Comprehensive set of COBOL Tutorials.
Focuses on RPG programming from a developer’s perspective and provides a free downloads page, RPG FAQ, and links to articles by Bob Cozzi, author of The Modern RPG IV Language.
OPERATING SYSTEMS:
Excellent introduction to using UNIX developed in a grant-funded project by the University of Edinburgh.
Introduction to UNIX – Part One
Introduction to UNIX -- Part Two
Excellent overview and a two-part tutorial produced by the Mississippi Center for Supercomputing Research.
Presents a toolkit of information resources on UNIX from beginning to advanced. Browsable by topic links or searchable by keyword.
Windows NT/2000: Tips, Tricks, Registry Hacks and more …
Presents a searchable storehouse of practical advice and countless tips (which are updated daily) on troubleshooting and optimizing Windows NT and 2000 workstations and servers.
Microsoft’s official site for everything you want to know (or they want to tell you) about Windows 2000.
Activenetwork’s Windows 2000 FAQ
Major FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) are elucidated in this concise summary of the most noteworthy features of Microsoft Windows 2000.
Presents myriad links for all aspects of Windows 2000 including comparison articles, critical evaluations, and OS marketplace news from the producers of Cnet.com.
LANs, WANs and Other Area Networks (About.com)
Provides an introduction to the various types of area networks. Links to more detailed explanations of specific networking topics are provided under the “Subjects” column.
Latest Articles on Networks (About.com)
Presents timely articles on various topics within the general area of networking and networks.
Presents links to various articles that clearly explain network protocols such as HTTP, TCP/IP, SMTP, FTP, etc. Within each protocol category, links to related tutorials and interactive self-tests are provided.
REBOL/Core Users Guide: Network Protocols
Rebol Technologies presents an overview and succinct explanations of various network protocols including HTTP, SMTP, POP, FTP, NNTP, CGI, TCP and UDP.
SECURITY,
PRIVACY, ETHICS (GENERAL)
Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC)
Breaking new stories on civil liberties issues are the focus of this official website of EPIC, the non-profit public interest research center in Washington, D.C. established to protect privacy, the First Amendment, and constitutional values.
Well-organized series of links on the basics of ethics in computing; also includes topics of more specific interest such as: privacy, intellectual property, and social justice.
Official website of the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section of the U.S. Dept. of Justice which serves as a clearinghouse for cybercrime information and resources.
Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
A partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C) that provides a reporting and central referral mechanism for complaints involving Internet related crimes
Symantec Anti-Virus Research Center
Anti-virus information provided by the producers of Norton Anti-virus software. Reliable source for virus alerts (including hoaxes) and a variety of useful links to other virus info sites.
F-Secure Computer Virus Info Center
The makers of F-Secure Anti-virus software provide virus descriptions, hoax warnings, and an anti-virus software security test.
Internet Hoaxes--U.S. Dept. of Energy
The U.S. Dept. of Energy’s Computer Incident Advisory Capability (CIAC) presents a history of the many Internet hoaxes as well as describes them, explains how to recognize them, and how to deal with them.
Learn about computer virus myths, hoaxes, urban legends, hysteria, and the implications if you believe in them.
Systems Analysis Job Postings, Salary Information, Job Search Tips
Free national service and guide to finding a job in systems analysis (Free registration requried)
Nationally maintained database of programming jobs. Free resume posting service and electronic newsletter available on this site.
Jobs for Networkers Across America
Nationally maintained database of LAN, WAN and MIS jobs for network engineers, intranet specialists, and system administrators. Free resume posting service and electronic newsletter available on this site.
Your one-stop shopping website for employment in the Buffalo Niagara region.
This page was last updated
09/19/06 10:52 AM
Revised by Joyce Ampuja 4/05