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Abbreviations & Acronyms

BABEL: A Glossary of Computer Oriented Abbreviations and Acronyms http://www.geocities.com/ikind_babel/babel/babel.html

SCSI Glossary http://www.paralan.com/glos.html

The Ultimate Computer Acronyms Archive http://www.acronyms.ch/welcome.asp?id=4

Almanacs

Computer Almanac www-2.cs.cmu.edu/afs/cs.cmu.edu/user/bam/www/numbers.html

Computer Industry Almanac http://www.c-i-a.com/

Articles

Bit Pipe http://www.bitpipe.com/data/web/bp/bitpipe.jsp

IT Papers http://itpapers.com/

IBM Redbooks http://publib-b.boulder.ibm.com/Redbooks.nsf/portals/

Dictionaries / Encyclopedias

3com Glossary of Networking Terms http://www.3com.com/corpinfo/en_US/glossary.jsp

Computer User Hi-Tech Dictionary http://www.computeruser.com/resources/dictionary/dictionary.html

High Tech Dictionary http://www.computeruser.com/resources/dictionary/noframes/index.html

Internet and Web Glossary http://www.webliminal.com/internet-today/it-gloss.html

Security Glossary http://www.isse.gmu.edu/~csis/glossary/merged_glossary.html

Webopedia http://webopedia.com/

Tech Encyclopedia http://www.techweb.com/encyclopedia/

Virus Encyclopedia http://www.cai.com/virusinfo/encyclopedia/

What is? http://whatis.techtarget.com/

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E-Commerce

10 Questions on E-Commerce http://builder.cnet.com/webbuilding/pages/Business/Ecommerce20/

Articles on E-Commerce by Inc. http://www.inc.com/articles_by_topic/ecom

Dr. Randall Hansen's Web Marketing Resources http://www.stetson.edu/~rhansen/netmkt.html

Gomez.com http://www.gomez.com/

Internet News http://www.internetnews.com/ec-news/

Internet Resources on Electronic Commerce http://www.ala.org/acrl/resoct99.html

Electricity

College Physics - Contents Page - Section 4 Electricity http://www.rwc.uc.edu/koehler/biophys/contents.html

Scroll to the middle of the page to view the chapters on electricity.

Electricity and Magnetism http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/electromag/index.html

Electrostatics http://library.thinkquest.org/28032/cgi-bin/psparse.cgi?src=lessons01

Learn Physics Today - Lesson 3 Electricity http://library.thinkquest.org/10796/?tqskip1=1&tqtime=0618

Scroll to the bottom of the page to view the chapters on electricity.

Ohm's Law http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/electromag/java/ohmslaw/

For more tutorials see Molecular Expressions: Electricity and Magnetism - Interactive Java Tutorials.

E-mail

Free E-mail Providers

Free E--mail Providers Guide (FEPG.net) http://www.fepg.net/

Hotmail http://www.hotmail.com/

SwitchEmail: Free Email Forwarding http://www.switchemail.com/pages/index.asp

Yahoo E-mail http://mail.yahoo.com/

Email Tips

A Beginner's Guide to Effective E-mail http://www.webfoot.com/advice/email.top.html

Help with Yahoo E-mail http://help.yahoo.com/help/us/acct/acct-14.html

Hotmail Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) http://lc2.law5.hotmail.passport.com/cgi-bin/dasp/ua_info.asp?_lang=EN&pg=faq&id=2&fs=1&cb=_lang%3dEN%26country%3dUS&ct=1034766320

E-mail Directories

Large Email Directories http://www.emailaddresses.com/email_lookup_large.htm

MESA (MetaEmailSearchAgent) http://mesa.rrzn.uni-hannover.de/

Switch Board http://www.switchboard.com/bin/cgiemail.dll?LNK=3:71&MEM=1

Listservs

CataList http://www.lsoft.com/lists/listref.html

Hardware

General

A complete illustrated Guide to the PC Hardware http://www.karbosguide.com/

AnandTech http://www.Anandtech.com/

Datasheet Locator http://www.datasheetlocator.com/

From The Internet Scout Project: "With so many electronic components on the market today, it is often difficult to find datasheets with specifications and properties for a particular part. Rather than scouring the Internet for manufacturer's Web sites, Datasheet Locator has links to all the information you will need in one centralized location. The list of manufacturers currently numbers over 700. By directly connecting to the manufacturer's Web site, the information will always be up-to-date. Many of the companies allow searching by part numbers, while others take you to a general list of product series. In the unlikely event that you cannot find a certain manufacturer, Datasheet Locator accepts suggestions to make their list as comprehensive as possible." [CL]

Hardware Central http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/

PC Guide - Topic Index http://www.pcguide.com/topicnf.html

PC Lube and Tune http://pclt.cis.yale.edu/pclt/default.htm

Tom's Hardware Guide http://www.tomshardware.com/

This site is crammed with reviews and analyses of computer components. Two ways to navigate on this page are by browsing the different guides or by searching. To browse simply click on the appropriate component (Motherboard, CPU, etc.) on the left side of the page. What appears is a list of articles in reverse chronological order which can date back to late 1996. It can be difficult to focus on a specific device using this method because of the number of articles (+170 articles in the CPU section alone). If looking for a review on a specific device it is probably better to click on the "Search" button, also on the left side. Before you type in your search term and hit the "Search" button, try browsing on the different indexes provided below the search box. For instance, using one of these ("Keyword Index for CPUs, Heatsinks") it is possible to focus in directly on the over 40 articles that deal with the AMD Athlon or the 40+ articles that are on Overclocking.

Buying Computers

Computer Shopper http://shopper-zdnet.com.com/2001-1_15-0.html?legacy=cnet

Dave's Guide to Buying a Home Computer http://www.css.msu.edu/PC-Guide/

Introduction To The PC Buyer's Guide http://www.pcguide.com/buy/index-c.html

Purchasing a Home Computer http://www.ipl.org/div/pf/entry/48447ml

CD/DVD Drives

CD-ROM Drives http://www.pcguide.com/ref/cd/index.htm

CD-ROM Reviews http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/subjects/66/

DVD FAQ http://www.dvddemystified.com/dvdfaq.html

DVD Forum http://www.dvdforum.org/forum.shtml

How CDs Work http://www.howstuffworks.com/cd.htm

CPUs: AMD

Advanced Micro Devices http://www.amd.com/us-en/

AMD K5 ("K5" / "5k86") http://www.pcguide.com/ref/cpu/fam/g5K5-c.html

AMD K6 http://www.pcguide.com/ref/cpu/fam/g6K6-c.html

AMD K6-2 Articles http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/collections/18/1/

You may need to scroll down.

CPUs: Intel

Intel http://www.intel.com/

Intel Pentium 586 http://www.pcguide.com/ref/cpu/fam/g5P54-c.html

Intel Pentium Pro ("P6") http://www.pcguide.com/ref/cpu/fam/g6PPro-c.html

Hard Drives

Hard Disk Drives http://www.pcguide.com/ref/hdd/index.htm

Hard Drives http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/subjects/52/

Macintosh

Apple's Basic Troubleshooting http://support.info.apple.com/te/troubleshooting/

MacCentral http://maccentral.macworld.com/

Memory

CNET's RAM Primer http://computers.cnet.com/hardware/0-1103-8-6220389-1.html?tag=st.co.1103.boxhl.1103-8-6220389-1

System Memory http://www.pcguide.com/ref/ram/index.htm

Monitors

CNet Reviews - Latest in Monitors computers.cnet.com/hardware/0-1041.html?tag=st.co.1016.dir.1041

Monitors http://www.pcguide.com/ref/crt/index.htm

Modems

Cable Modems.org http://www.cable-modems.org/

Introduction to Modems http://www2.rad.com/networks/1994/modems/modem.htm

Modem Help http://www.modemhelp.com/index3.html

Troubleshooting Modems http://www.pcguide.com/ts/x/comp/modem/index.htm

Network Interface Card

Configuring Network Interface Cards http://www.spitzner.net/interfaces.htmll

Network Cards http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/subjects/142/

Network Interface Cards https://secure.linuxports.com/howto/intro_to_networking/c5182.htm

Printers - Inkjet

CNET Reviews - Latest in Printers http://computers.cnet.com/hardware/0-1063.html?tag=st.co.1016.dir.1063

PC Magazine: Printer Reviews http://www.pcmag.com/category2/0,4148,10,00.asp

Printer Reviews Search http://www.zdnet.com/products/filter/guide/0,7267,1500123,00.html

Printers - Laser

CNET Reviews - Latest in Printers http://computers.cnet.com/hardware/0-1063.html?tag=st.co.1016.dir.1063

Laser Printer Technology Guide http://www.pctechguide.com/12lasers.htm

PC Magazine: Printer Reviews http://www.pcmag.com/category/0,2999,s%3D1567,00.asp

Printer Reviews Search http://www.zdnet.com/products/filter/guide/0,7267,1500123,00.html

Scanners

A few scanning tips http://www.scantips.com/basics01.html

CNET Reviews - Latest in Scanners http://computers.cnet.com/hardware/0-1073.html?tag=st.co.1016.dir.1073

SCSI Devices

Gary Field's SCSI Info Central http://scsifaq.org:9080/scsi_faq/

SCSI FAQs http://scsifaq.paralan.com/

SCSI Glossary http://www.paralan.com/glos.html

SCSI Tutorial http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/tutorials/36/1/

You may need to scroll down.

Sound Cards

CNET Reviews - Latest in Graphics and Sound http://computers.cnet.com/hardware/0-1106.html?tag=st.co.1016.dir.1106

Sound Card Technology Guide http://www.pctechguide.com/11sound.htm

User Reviews - Sound Cards http://www.sysopt.com/userreviews/products/sound.html

Storage

CNet Reviews - Latest in Storage http://computers.cnet.com/hardware/0-1091.html?tag=st.co.1016.dir.1091

Removable Storage http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/subjects/60/

Video Cards

CNET Reviews - Latest in Graphics and Sound http://computers.cnet.com/hardware/0-1106.html?tag=st.co.1016.dir.1106

Video Cards http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/subjects/63/

Video Cards http://www.pcguide.com/ref/video/index-c.html

Help Desk

Help on the Net: Tech Support Guy http://www.helponthe.net/

Help-Site Computer Manuals http://help-site.com/

Virtual Dr. http://www.virtualdr.com/

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History of Computing

Charles Babbage Institute of Computer History http://www.cbi.umn.edu/

From the Internet Scout Project: "The Charles Babbage Institute (CBI), located at the University of Minnesota, emphasizes the importance "of the history of information technology and information processing and their impact on society." One of the most interesting parts of the CBI Web site is the Cray Research Virtual Museum exhibit, which showcases many of the supercomputing giant's accomplishments over the last half century. In the collections section, oral histories of many prominent computer scientists are given with complete interview transcripts. These transcripts tell the personal stories of the people who made the computer industry what it is today. There is also an interesting look at the history of computers in Hollywood, citing examples of movies that use computers as key plot elements. [CL]"

Computer Museum History Center http://www.computerhistory.org/

The History of Computing http://ei.cs.vt.edu/~history/

Internet History and WWW History http://www.vissing.dk/index.html

Making the Macintosh: Technology and Culture in Silicon Valley http://library.stanford.edu/mac/

Virtual Museum of Computing http://vmoc.museophile.com/

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Internet / Web Design

Becoming WebWise

From the Internet Scout Report: "Sponsored by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Becoming Webwise is an online course for the novice Internet user that wants to learn at his/her own pace. The course consists of eight sections that take users through the Internet basics in a simple and easy-to-follow format. Becoming WebWise covers topics such as getting connected, emailing, searching, bookmarking, creating address books, and the basic fundamentals of building a Web page. Users will also learn about technological developments like Digital TV, WAP phones, legal online rights, the history of the Net, as well as other ways of accessing the Internet. The course is estimated to take up to ten hours to complete, and users are able to return to any of the sections as often as they choose." [MG]

Internet Histories http://www.isoc.org/internet/history/

Internet Technologies Update http://www.december.com/present/intup.html

The World-Wide Web: Origins And Beyond http://www.zeltser.com/WWW/

General

That Darn Content: Hey, Wait! That's What It's All About http://www.webreference.com/graphics/column51/

Internet Reference Center http://library.albany.edu/internet/reference/

From the Librarian's Index to the Internet: "A directory of Web sites about the Internet. It includes Web sites for browser information; technical dictionaries; news; history and statistics; governing, standards, and citizen organizations; learning resources; metadata; Web development; sites that highlight new online resources; and more. From the University at Albany (State University of New York) libraries."

Learning to Publish on the Web http://www.utexas.edu/learn/

Technical Manuals and Notes http://developer.netscape.com/docs/manuals/

Web Developer's Corner http://webreference.com/dev/

Web Developer's Virtual Library http://www.wdvl.com/

Web Style Guide: Basic Design Principles for Creating Web Sites http://www.webstyleguide.com/index.html?/index.html

ASP

ASP Free.com http://www.aspfree.com/

ASP Web Sites http://www.asplists.com/links/classicasp.asp

CGI

CGI Directory http://www.cgidir.com/

CGI Programming OpenFAQ http://www.boutell.com/openfaq/cgi/

CGI Resource Index http://www.cgi-resources.com/

Matt's Script Archive http://www.scriptarchive.com/

CSS

Advanced CSS Layouts: Step by Step http://www.webreference.com/authoring/style/sheets/layout/advanced/

Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) http://htmlhelp.com/reference/css/

What you always wanted to know about CSS http://www.mako4css.com/

From The Internet Scout Project: "Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) is an Internet tool that separates the presentation from the structural markup of a Web site. CSS keeps the structure of a document lean and fast while controlling the appearance of its content. This product is not an adapted tool from print or programming; rather, it is a means of enhancing HTML. For users interested in learning more about this tool, this informative and well-constructed site answers some of those frequently asked questions regarding CSS. In addition, the site explains some of the basics of CSS, provides tips and tricks for tackling the problems with Netscape 4, offers a tutorial concerning positioning with CSS (CSS-P, Web design without tables), and gives various resource links to other related sites. In short, for those with questions concerning CSS and its functions, the CSShark is ready to provide answers." [MG]

FrontPage

FrontPage 2000 Tutorial http://www.actden.com/fp2000/java/toc.htm

FrontPage World http://www.frontpageworld.com/

Microsoft Office FrontPage Home http://www.microsoft.com/frontpage/

Graphics

Graphics on the Web http://www.w3.org/Graphics/

GVU: The Graphics, Visualization & Usability Center http://www.cc.gatech.edu/gvu/

Optimizing Web Graphics http://www.webreference.com/dev/graphics/

Portable Network Graphics (PNG) http://www.libpng.org/pub/png/

HTML

A Beginner's Guide to HTML http://archive.ncsa.uiuc.edu/General/Internet/WWW/HTMLPrimerAll.html

HTML 4.01 Specification http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/

HTML Goodies http://www.htmlgoodies.com/

Introduction to HTML http://www.utoronto.ca/webdocs/HTMLdocs/NewHTML/

Style Guide for Online Hypertext http://www.w3.org/Provider/Style/Overview.html

JavaScript

A Beginner's Guide to JavaScript http://www.javascriptguide.com/

JavaScript for the Total Non-Programmer http://www.webteacher.com/javascript/

JavaScript Guide http://wp.netscape.com/eng/mozilla/3.0/handbook/javascript/contents.htm

JavaScript Source http://javascript.internet.com/

JavaScript World http://www.jsworld.com/

XHTML

The Extensible HyperText Markup Language http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/

XHTML Tutorial http://www.w3schools.com/xhtml/

XML

Dynamic Web Sites with XML, XSLT and JSP http://www.webreference.com/xml/column37/

Free XML tools and software http://www.garshol.priv.no/download/xmltools/

Extensible Markup Language (XML) http://www.w3.org/XML/

Professional XML Schemas http://www.webreference.com/authoring/languages/xml/schemas/chap1/2/

XML, Java, and the future of the Web http://www.ibiblio.org/pub/sun-info/standards/xml/why/xmlapps.html

XML.com http://www.xml.com/

XML.org http://www.xml.org/xml/news_market.shtml

From the Internet Scout Report: "The Extensible Markup Language (XML) is widely used for Web design and authoring, and its uses go far beyond the confines of the Internet. It is a versatile metalanguage that is spreading across many different industries. XML.org is one of the best resources of XML information for curious beginners or advanced users. For the first group of people, there are plenty of frequently asked questions lists, tutorials, and articles to get started. The registry contains many specifications and schemas that are specific to a particular industry. To make the collection as comprehensive as possible, developers can submit content to share with other users. In addition to these features, the Web site offers many more useful items. [CL]"

XML Tools by Platform http://www.garshol.priv.no/download/xmltools/plat_ix.html

Sites with Links

BlackStump Web Development Page http://www.blackstump.com.au/webdevf3.htm

WWW Information - Virtual Computer Library http://www.utexas.edu/computer/vcl/www.html

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Networking

General

Latest in Networking http://computers.cnet.com/hardware/0-1037.html?tag=dir

Networking Essentials Study Guide http://www.mcmcse.com/study/netguide.shtml

Ultimate Guide to Networking: Part One http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/tutorials/158/4/

Broadband

Broadband: Bringing Home the Bits http://www.nap.edu/books/0309082730/html/

Cabling

Cabling Installation and Maintenance http://cim.pennnet.com/home.cfm

Simple Cable FAQ v3.0 http://karmak.org/archive/2003/01/simplecable.html

Ethernet

Charles Spurgeon's Ethernet Web Site http://www.ethermanage.com/ethernet/ethernet.html

Troubleshooting Numbers for Ethernet http://www.ethermanage.com/ethernet/descript-troubleshoot.html

Bridges

Bridges http://www.scit.wlv.ac.uk/~jphb/comms/bridges.html

Bridging and Switching Basics http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/cisintwk/ito_doc/bridging.htm

Hubs

CNET Hardware Review - Hubs http://computers.cnet.com/hardware/1,10121,0-7053-402-0,00.html?tag=lnav-hubs&pn=1&ob=1&qt=&F1=0&F2=0&F3=0&F4=0

Introduction to Hubs http://compnetworking.about.com/library/weekly/aa012801a.htm

Routers

CNET Hardware Review - Routers http://computers.cnet.com/hardware/1,10121,0-7052-402-0,00.html?tag=lnav-routers&pn=1&ob=1&qt=&F1=0&F2=0&F3=0&F4=0&F5=0

Routers and Bridges - Linking Networks http://www.blackbox.com/tech_docs/tech_overviews/routers_bridges.html

Switches

Bridging and Switching Basics http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/cisintwk/ito_doc/bridging.htm

Understanding Token Ring Switching http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/lan/cat3900/c3930ug/token.htm#xtocid60280

LANs

How to Set up a LAN http://www.performit.co.uk/network/

LANs, WANs, and Other Area Networks http://compnetworking.about.com/library/weekly/aa040801a.htm

Network Resources Back to the Basics - LANs http://itpapers.com/cgi/PSummaryIT.pl?paperid=10979&scid=21

Novell

Dave's Novell Shareware http://www.novellshareware.com/

Novell's Networking Primer http://www.novell.com/info/primer/prim09.html

NT Server

Server-based Routing Windows NT Internetworking http://www.eicon.com/cnnt/cwnt/whtpap1.htm

Windows NT Server http://www.microsoft.com/ntserver/default.asp

Windows NT/2000 Tips, Tricks, Registry Hacks and More http://www.jsiinc.com/reghack.htm

Windows 2K Server

Migrating to Windows 2000 What to Consider When Making Your Implementation Decision http://www.bitpipe.com/data/detail?id=991652733_360&type=RES&x=2082351356

Windows 2000 Migration Products and Process — A Product Comparison http://www.bitpipe.com/data/detail?id=996246768_496&type=RES&x=1775865943

Security

'Net threats, Part 1 http://www-106.ibm.com/developerworks/security/library/s-net1.html?dwzone=security

Network Security Library http://secinf.net/

TCP/IP

AnyNet: SNA over TCP/IP Installation and Interoperability http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/redbooks/GG244395.html

Internet Protocols http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/cisintwk/ito_doc/ip.htm

Uri's TCP/IP Resources List http://www.private.org.il/tcpip_rl.html

Windows and TCP/IP for Internet Access http://learning.lib.vt.edu/wintcpip/wintcpip.html

WANs

LANs, WANs, and Other Area Networks http://compnetworking.about.com/library/weekly/aa040801a.htm

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Operating Systems

General

Wuarchive : Software Archive http://wuarchive.wustl.edu/

DOS

DOS Command Index http://www.easydos.com/dosindex.html

MS DOS Reference http://www.nukesoft.co.uk/msdos/index.shtml

PC DOS 7 Technical Update http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/pubs/pdfs/redbooks/gg244459.pdf

LINUX

Linux Home Page http://www.Linux.org/

Linux Resources http://www.linuxjournal.com/resources.php

Linux / UNIX Archives http://www.mirror.ac.uk/packages/unix/

Linux/Unix Tutorial Site http://www.ctssn.com/

From the Librarian's Index to the Internet: "This well-organized site "is a practical tutorial designed to get you up to speed as a UNIX/Linux user." New users of this open-source operating system can learn more about logging in and out, using the vi text editor, file management, and basic system administration."

Linux VooDoo http://www.linuxvoodoo.com/

Mac OS

MacCentral http://maccentral.macworld.com/

The Mac Software Catalog http://mac-archive.emnet.co.uk/

UNIX

Linux / UNIX Archives http://www.mirror.ac.uk/packages/unix/

UNIX Guru Universe http://www.ugu.com/

UNIX Insider http://www.itworld.com/Comp/2378/UnixInsider/

UnixTools.com http://www.unixtools.com/

Windows 95/98

Annoyances.org http://www.annoyances.org/

MalekTips Windows 95 http://malektips.envprogramming.com/windows_95toc.html

MalekTips Windows 98 http://malektips.envprogramming.com/windows_98toc.html

Windows 95 http://www.microsoft.com/windows95/

Windows 98 http://www.microsoft.com/windows98/

Windows 2000

Annoyances.org http://www.annoyances.org/

MalekTips Windows 2000 http://malektips.envprogramming.com/windows_2000toc.html

Windows 2000 http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/

Windows NT/2000 Tips, Tricks, Registry Hacks and More http://www.jsiinc.com/reghack.htm

Windows NT

Annoyances.org http://www.annoyances.org/

Focus on Windows NT http://windowsnt.miningco.com/

Windows NT Resources for Administrators http://www.utexas.edu/its/windows/resources/admin.html

Windows NT/2000 Tips, Tricks, Registry Hacks and More http://www.jsiinc.com/reghack.htm

Windows XP

Windows XP http://www.microsoft.com/windowsXP/

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Programming

General

Catalog of Free Compilers and Interpreters http://www.idiom.com/free-compilers/

Computer Programming Languages

Literate Programming Library http://www.desy.de/user/projects/LitProg.html

The art of creating readable programs (i.e., good, structured documentation and commentary) is addressed here. Articles, discussion, and tools will be found here. There is much focus on Web related work. (Infomine)

Watch What I Do: Programming by Demonstration http://www.acypher.com/wwid/

C++

Available C++ Libraries FAQ http://www.trumphurst.com/cpplibs/cpplibs.phtml

C Programming.com http://www.cprogramming.com/index.html

From the Internet Scout Report: "Cprogramming.com is an excellent site to visit if you are learning to program in the C or C++ languages. One of the best sections of the Web site is Programming Tutorials. This contains many lessons about regular C++ and graphics programming, discussions about the standard template library, and various programming articles. Some of the lessons include short quizzes to complement the presented material. Other sections of the Web site have source code examples, compiler information, and even a biweekly programming newsletter. All of the resources on the site are free; however, there are some advertisements. [CL]"

C Sharp

C# Links and Resources http://www.webreference.com/programming/csharp/

Java

Java Corner http://sunsite.nstu.nsk.su/java-stuff/

Java design patterns 201 http://www-106.ibm.com/developerworks/edu/j-dw-javapatt2-i.html

From the site: "Design patterns extend far beyond those described by the infamous Gang of Four. In this tutorial, you will find out just how much. Veteran developer Paul Monday begins his discussion by exploring a number of resources that newcomers to the study of design patterns often miss. Then he uses design patterns from these resources to implement a simple application that allows a user to order movies from a Web site. Finally, he switches his focus to how design patterns can help us to better understand software design and guides you through the reverse-engineering of a piece of technology, focusing on how it works from the perspective of patterns."

Java.Sun.com http://java.sun.com/

Java Technology Zone http://www-106.ibm.com/developerworks/java/

From The Internet Scout Project: "Whether you are looking for programming help or just browsing for applications, jRoundup has Java resources for everyone. The site offers special weekly features chosen from the best material on the Net. For Java applets and utilities, check the grab it section, which has links to hundreds of useful tools in a wide range of categories. If you are a Java novice, the learn it section lists many tutorials and guides to suit your needs. jRoundup hosts discussion forums for several topics to promote exchanging ideas within the Java community. You can also submit any Java material or links that you find valuable." [CL]

Visual Basic

Advanced Visual Basic http://vbwire.com/advanced/

Microsoft VB Script http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/script56/html/vtoriVBScript.asp

Search VB.com http://searchvb.techtarget.com/

Visual Basic Developers Resource Centre http://www.mvps.org/vbnet/

Other Languages

BASIC Archives http://directory.google.com/Top/Computers/Programming/Languages/BASIC/

COBOL Center http://www.infogoal.com/cbd/cbdhome.htm

COBOL Portal http://www.cobolportal.com/

Fortran Market http://www.fortran.com/fortran/market.html

Pascal Bookmark http://www.vb-bookmark.com/vbPascal.html

Pascal Starting Page http://www.merlyn.demon.co.uk/pascal.htm

WEBster: The Place on the Net to Learn Assembly Language Programming http://webster.cs.ucr.edu/

From The Internet Scout Project: "In contrast to high level languages like C and Java, assembly language programming is more fundamental to computer operation. This site has extensive information about different assembly languages, including Windows, Linux, and DOS. There are online books, titled The Art of Assembly Language Programming, that can be downloaded for each of these platforms. These books are excellent for beginners. Libraries with hundreds of code snippets for common functions are provided, so programmers don't have to redo something that has already been done. The High Level Assembler is a tool to simplify assembly programming for users that already know a high level language. It can also be downloaded at no cost. [CL]"

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Software

Buying

Academic Super Store http://www.academicsuperstore.com/?refcode=coolmath

Computer Products for Education http://www.edu-software.net/

Debugging

BugNet http://www.bugnet.com/

Download Sites

Freshmeat http://freshmeat.net/index/

Download.com http://download.com.com/2001-20-0.html?legacy=cnet

The Mac Software Catalog http://mac-archive.emnet.co.uk/

PC World Software Library http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/index.asp

Reviews

World Village Software Reviews http://www.worldvillage.com/online/reviews.htm

Tutorials

Beginners http://www.beginners.co.uk/

Geek Girl Guides http://www.geekgirls.com/

Development

SoftSearch http://www.softsearch.com/

Software Build and Fix: Tips http://www.mapfree.com/sbf/tips.html

Software Development Resources http://www.construx.com/resources/

Software Methods and Tools http://www.methods-tools.com/

Shareware

Association of Shareware Professionals http://www.asp-shareware.org/

Catalog of Free Compilers and Interpreters http://www.idiom.com/free-compilers/

Freshmeat http://freshmeat.net/index/

Freshmeat is the first stop for Linux users hunting for the software they need for work or play. It is continuously updated with the latest developments from the "release early, release often" community. In addition to providing news on new releases, freshmeat offers a variety of original content on technical, political, and social aspects of software and programming, written by both freshmeat readers and Free Software luminaries. The comment board attached to each page serves as a home for spirited discussion, bug reports, and technical support. An essential resource for serious developers, freshmeat.net makes it possible to keep up on who's doing what, and what everyone else thinks of it.

Dave's Novell Shareware http://www.novellshareware.com/

Galt Shareware Zone http://www.galttech.com/

Great Windows Software http://www.webvalue.net/software/

Jumbo http://www.jumbo.com/

Shareware.com http://shareware.cnet.com/

TuDogs http://www.tudogs.com/

ZD Net Downloads http://downloads-zdnet.com.com/2001-20-0.html?legacy=cnet

Computer Technology Shareware/Freeware http://www.utexas.edu/computer/vcl/comptech.html#sarchs

Nerd's Heaven http://boole.stanford.edu/nerdsheaven.html

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Troubleshooting

A+ Certification Core Exam Tutorial http://www.learnthat.com/courses/computer/apluscore/index.html