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The GALILEO Databases for Computer Sciences are a great place to begin your
search, especially if you are looking for scholarly articles. Click on a
specific database below, enter your specific search terms, and browse the
articles. You may need to visit the library to get the GALILEO password if
you plan on using GALILEO off-campus.
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Online versions of McGraw
Hill's Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms,
weekly websites and tech articles, research updates, and other
technical information.
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Articles from over 400 titles
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Over 120 full-text periodicals
covering information in computers, telecommunications,
electronics, and the Internet.
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A virtual library of reports
on topics such as IT Infrastructure, telecom, data networking,
wireless communications, security, enterprise systems, the
Internet, and the World Wide Web.
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Abstracts of 27 million
records covering articles from 14,000 peer-reviewed titles from
more than 4,000 international publishers.
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Security Management Practices (SMP)
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A diverse assortment of
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Association
for Computing Machinery |
http://www.acm.org
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The Association for
Computing Machinery was founded in 1947, and claims it is dedicated to
"advancing the arts, sciences, and applications of information
technology." The site includes much information about the organization
itself, as well as local and international forums and activities held by
the organization. The website also contains substantial web resources
for different areas of technology, listed under publication headings of
the organization, including Queue, which details the latest
computing trends;
Ubiquity, which is an IT magazine and forum; TechNews, a news
portal for IT professionals; and eLearn, a distance learning
magazine; among others. |
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National Information Standards
Organization |
http://www.niso.org
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Accredited by the American
National Standards Organization, the National Information Standards
Organization, NISO reports that it "identifies, develops, maintains, and
publishes technical standards to manage information in our changing and
ever-more digital environment." The NISO site includes extensive
information on current standards initiatives, including workshops,
current standard drafts, and other information. |
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Certification
Zone |
http://www.certificationzone.com
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Certification
Zone offers online study materials for the CISCO series of exams. The
site offers tutorials, zone-casts (audio lesson downloads), study
questions, lab scenarios, and practice exams. Anyone can sign up for
the personal study guide for free, which will customize the content of
the study material for the exam you are taking; however, only
subscribers have access to the full versions. |
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CISCO
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http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/le3/learning_career_certifications_and_learning_paths_home.html
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CISCO is a global manufacturer of networking technologies
and appliances. Their main focus has traditionally been routing and
switching; however, the company is foraging into video technologies and
POS implementations as well. The CISCO site offers significant
information about the company, as well as the technologies it produces.
Visitors may download white papers on specific technologies or
appliances. The site also offers an overview of its certifications and
training. The "Training Resources" section offers information about the
CISCO Academy, as well as other venues for CISCO training. |
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Microsoft Technical Certifications |
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/default.mspx
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The Microsoft Technical
Certifications site offers resources for personalized and corporate
training. A "Training Manager" is included that will track training
efforts and progress. The site also offers resources for consumers and
IT professionals to find training that is customized to their needs,
including classroom and online training. The site also allows users to
search for Microsoft Technical Certifications, find the test associated
with the certification, locate appropriate training, and register with a
testing site. |
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Adobe |
http://www.adobe.com
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A major player in the
computer graphics and imaging arena, Adobe offers overviews of their
products, training resources, trial downloads, pdf conversion, and other
graphics and imaging resources on the Adobe site. |
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Center for
Research in Computing and the Arts |
http://www-crca.ucsd.edu/
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The CRCA site contains
information on lectures, conferences, showings, competitions, events,
and research in the area of digital art forms. Lectures from prominent
researchers and artists in the field are summarized in the "News"
section, while "Events" and "People" provide snippets about upcoming
performances, showings, lectures, and researchers in the field. |
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Computer
Arts |
http://www.computerarts.co.uk/
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The magazine site
contains product reviews, tips, downloads, tutorials, a gallery, and a
forum. The reviews provide positive and negative comments on the
products, as well as quick links to tutorials and similar products. The
"Downloads" section includes plug-ins for graphics editors, graphic file
viewers, and desktop wallpapers. Visitors can access step-by-step
tutorials for featured projects in the "Tutorials" section. Tutorials
and support files may be downloaded in pdf format. |
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Computer Graphics World |
http://www.cgw.com
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The main focus of the
magazine appears to be 3-D graphics in movies, as there are continually
several exposes on current graphics technologies used in popular
movies. The magazine content also includes editorials and information
on the latest tools in graphics design and computer animation. The
"Gallery" section contains a profile and works from a pioneer in the
field, while "Portfolios" provides a forum for showing and commenting on
submissions from design contests and projects. "News" provides insight
into recent developments and products in the field. |
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Graphics.com |
http://www.graphics.com
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Computer Arts is an online
version of the magazine produced by Future. The site is targeted toward
people with an interest in computer graphics and animation. The
magazine site contains product reviews, tips, downloads, tutorials, a
gallery, and a forum. The reviews provide positive and negative
comments on the products, as well as quick links to tutorials and
similar products. The "Downloads" section includes plug-ins for
graphics editors, graphic file viewers, and desktop wallpapers.
Visitors can access step-by-step tutorials for featured projects in the
"Tutorials" section. Tutorials and support files may be downloaded in
pdf format. |
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3Com |
http://www.3com.com
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A major player in the
computer networking industry with assets over $651 Million in 2005, 3Com
continues to promote and undertake research and development in the
networking field. Sections of the 3Com website include "Products and
Services", in which visitors may browse products related to networking
including routers, switches, IP telephony, firewalls, and wireless
technologies. "Support & Downloads" includes drivers, updates, and
service offerings for 3Com products, while the subsection "White Papers"
provides technical information about security, current products, and
research in the field. |
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Intel |
http://www.intel.com
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The Intel site offers
detailed information, including specs for current and future products,
such as processors, chipset, motherboards, specialized cpu's and
graphics technologies, as well as networking products. Visitors may
browse recent research completed by Intel in the "Technology and
Research" section, as well as find guides on everything from connecting
to hotspots to making Internet calls over Broadband. |
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Internet.com |
http://www.internet.com
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The site includes several
sections with general information about the Internet, networking, and
computing. Sections include, but are not limited to "Vendor solution";
"Web casts", including vendor-sponsored web casts on topics such as mail
security and ASP data integration; a "Developer" section leading
visitors to other sites such as FlashKit.com and JavaScript.com;
"Internet Lists", which provides users with lists of services and
products such as ISPs, web-hosting, web designers, and newsletters;
"Internet News"; "Internet Resources"; and "IT", which links users to
hardware, software, and networking support sites. |
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The Networked Computer Science Technical Reference Library |
http://www.ncstrl.org/
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The Networked Computer
Science Technical Reference Library is a "sustainable, open
archives-based technical reference library for networking in computer
science. The organization is a "federation of digital libraries
providing computer science materials. The effort is a collaboration
between NASA Langley, Old Dominion University, the University of
Virginia, and Virginia Tech. The home page provides a search engine
through which visitors can search the digital collections for
information. The "Simple Search" allows visitors to sort results by
discovery date or relevance ranking and group results by archive or
discovery year. Visitors may enter more parameters through the
"Advanced Search", or they may use the "Browse" link to browse for
papers and articles by archive. |
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Novell |
http://www.novell.com
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The Novell corporations has
moved from a focus on networking hardware to specializing in
connectivity and management hardware and software. Novell offers
detailed information about its products through its "Products and
Solutions" link. "Visitors may sign up for and /or purchase training
through the "Training and Certification" section. The site also
provides links to Open Source resources. |
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PCWorld.com
How-To |
http://www.pcworld.com/howto
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PCWorld.com is the online
component of the computing magazine, PC World, with a readership
of over 4.8 million. The magazine, a long-time standards of the
computing industry, has won several editorial awards. The featured "Go
To" link on PCWorld.com contains tips for "buying, using, and fixing
technology products." The site contains detailed information on
everything from burning Blu-Ray discs to upgrading PC hardware. |
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Apache Software Foundation |
http://www.apache.org/
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The Apache Software
Foundation provides a host of legal, financial, and technical support
for Open Source software developers associated with Apache projects.
The organization also provides technical support to the public for
Apache projects. The Apache Foundation is governed by the developers
collaborating on its projects. As well as providing general information
about Apache projects and the Open Source community, the site also
provides technical details, downloads, and support for many Open Source
projects such as Maven, Perl, and XML Beans to name a few. For example,
a visitor may download the most recent versions of Perl, guides to those
versions, request technical support, and contribute to the documentation
and/or mailing list. |
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FindOpenSourceSupport.com |
http://www.findopensourcesupport.com/
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Ayamon, the parent company of the site, was founded in
2003 with the mission of providing a bridge between commercial support
solutions and the Open Source software community. The company basically
matches Open Source Support needs with vendors who provide them. The
main service offered by the site is the service provider search.
Visitors may search for consultants and contractors based on parameters
such as location, software supported, and price. Once visitors have
used the "Search" section to find a provider, they may use the "Contact"
section to contact the service provider for bids or for more
information. Once contact has been made, the visitor will receive a
service code and may leave feedback for providers. |
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Linux Online |
http://www.linux.org
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The online headquarters of Linux, one of the most popular
open-source operating systems, Linux Online provides access to training,
code, news, recent developments, and publications relating to Linux.
The "Applications" section includes information and links to download
sites for application that work with or aid in administrating Linux.
Visitors can search for specific versions of Linux through the
"Distribution" section, specifying the version by platform, language, or
category. The "Download" and "Documentation" sections offer information
and advice for using and downloading Linux, while visitors may purchase
books about Linux from the "Bookstore." The site also offers training
under the "Courses" link, as well as information about recent news,
people, and projects related to Linux. |
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MozillaZine |
http://www.mozillazine.org/
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Hosted by the Open Source lab at Oregon State University,
MozillaZine seeks to provide information, news, and a community presence
with regard to Mozilla software. MozillaZine is not affiliated with
Mozilla software. The main body of the homepage provides news blurbs
about recent Mozilla releases and developments, organized by date. The
"Older News" section provides access to information about existing
Mozilla software releases. The site also provides "weblogs" where
members can blog about many different topics, though most of the blogs
reference Mac, Linux, or open-source software. The knowledge base
offers support articles for Mozilla software, including the browser,
Thunderbird, SeaMonkey, and other applications. |
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My SQL |
http://www.mysql.com
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The site offers different
section for information and services related to SQL. Under the
"Products" section, visitors can find out about the different versions,
support options, and tools for My SQL. The "Services" section offers
links to training, consulting, certification, and support. The
"Community" link offers blogs, downloads, how-to's, and other resources
for development in My SQL, while the "News and Events" section provides
blurbs related to recent developments, conferences, and people in the
field. |
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Open Source |
http://www.opensource.org
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The Open Source initiative is responsible for the Open
Source site, which provides visitors with access to general information
about open-source software, as well as resources for configuration,
maintenance, and support. Open Source is divided into four main
sections. The main body of the layout gives a general definition and
overview of open-source software. Under the "Quick Links" section,
visitors can find a more complete definition of open-source software, as
well as information about licenses, source code, and redistribution, as
well as the graphic for use with the software. The "OSI News" section
provides visitors with links and information pertaining to meetings,
announcements, recent findings, and developments in the open-source
community. Visitors searching for open-source news can find links for
specific software and organizations under the "Where to Get Open Source
News" section. |
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Red
Hat - Linux, Embedded Linux, and Open Source Solutions |
http://www.redhat.com/
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The Red Hat site offers
information about client and server level subscription software
services, as well as migrating to open-source, and the ability for
visitors to download updates and enhancements to Red Hat software.
Visitors will also find a knowledge base and directory for Red Hat
software. Multimedia presentations describe advancements in the
open-source industry and future products in the "Virtualization"
section. |
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Slashdot:
News for Nerds. Stuff that Matters. |
http://www.slashdot.org
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The site offers access to
various news items and developments for Apple, Linux, and general
open-source software, including updates, legal matters, new
developments, and people in the industry. The "Ask Slashdot" section
allows registered users to post questions and respond to questions from
other members. The "Backslash" section is a forum for comments about
general technology-related issues from voting to game addiction. The
"Developers" section provides news on recent legal issues, developments,
people, and products related to software development. |
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UNESCO
Free & Open Source Software Portal |
http://www.unesco.org/cgi-bin/webworld/portal_freesoftware/cgi/page.cgi?d=1&g=Software/Digital_Library/index.shtml
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Founded in 1945, the United Nations Educational,
Scientific, and Cultural Organization is a division of the United
Nations focused on sharing information and knowledge, "helping member
states to build their human and institutional capacities", and serving
as a "laboratory of ideas." This section of the UNESCO site serves as a
gateway or portal for resources in open-source and free software. The
site offers descriptions and ratings of open-source and free software,
and provides links to the download sources for visitors. There are over
799 entries in the portal as of January 2007. The entries are
searchable by keyword or category. A newsletter is also available to
visitors. |
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Annoyances |
http://www.annoyances.org/
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Visitors can find "fixes" and
forums for many types of "annoyances" they may experience with Windows
Operating Systems, for example, one may access an article on saving the
desktop layout under the "Customizing Windows" section. There are also
sections entitled "Using Windows", "Annoyances", "Networking", "Reducing
Clutter", "Performance", "Troubleshooting", "Applications", and "Humor." |
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DLL-files.com |
http://www.dll-files.com/
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The site contains a library
of DLL files for download, as well as the ability for users to upload
DLL files that may be requested on the site. Subscriptions to 24-hour
technical support are sold in time increments. Users may also subscribe
to the newsletter by e-mail. The site also offers articles, most of
which pertain to the software they sell on the site. |
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The Elder Geek |
http://www.theeldergeek.com
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The site provides support
articles on many aspects of Windows Operating Systems, including
slipstreaming, optimizing the virtual memory paging file, installing
backup for XP Home Edition, and more. The "Install/Remove" section
provides tips and articles on installing and removing programs,
Operating Systems, and parts of Operating Systems; "Boot Disk
Resources" links to www.bootdisk.com
for boot disk support; the "Security and Updates" section provides users
with hotfix, service pack, and update information. Several other
sections such as "Registry", "User Interface", "System", "Hardware" and
more offer visitors helpful tips and how-to's. |
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Microsoft
Corporation |
http://www.microsoft.com
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Microsoft.com is the
corporate home site of the Microsoft Corporation. The site provides
news and information about Windows XP and Windows Vista including
important service dates and issues, popular downloads, templates, and
events. |
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Process
Library |
http://www.processlibrary.com
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Process Library provides
information about processes and DLL files. Users can lookup common or
dangerous processes and find out how to deal with certain processes.
The "Processes and DLLs" tab offers an alphabetical or keyword search
for processes and/or DLLS, while the "Process Scanner" section allows
users to download the "free" Process Scanner, which will scan processes
running on a users pc for potential problems. The Process Library Forum
allows registered users to post problems and solutions related to
processes, including spyware issues. |
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SysInfo.org |
http://www.sysinfo.org/
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The site is a "collection of
information about entries that may appear in important parts of the
Microsoft Windows™ registry." The main sections include a CSLID
(Class ID or the identification of a COM object) List with a "Quick
Search", "Complete List", and "General Information" sections in which
users can find technical information about Browser Helper Objects and
Class IDs on their systems. A "Starup" section is also included,
which allows users to search system startup entries to find malware or
other programs that may be causing issues on a system. |
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Microsoft
Windows XP Home Page |
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/default.mspx
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The site offers different
section for all of the XP Editions, including Home, Professional, Media
Center, Tablet PC, and Professional x64. Each of the sites sections
offers downloads, tips, and how-to's related to the particular version
of XP. The "Resources' section offers information on maximizing and
using Windows XP in different situations; downloads, such as tools and
utilities, software updates, and add-ins and enhancements; as well as
support, newsgroups, and links to other Windows products. |
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Microsoft
Vista Home Page |
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/default.aspx
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At this time, different
sections of this site highlight different functions and enhancements in
Windows Vista. The "Experience" section highlights communication tools,
Internet tools, productivity, and Entertainment; while the "Features"
section offers previews of the specific tools included with Vista, such
as Windows Backup, and Internet Explorer 7. The "Community" section
offers views into what other Vista users and IT professionals are saying
about the product, while the "Get Ready" section includes product
guides, machine specifications, and deployment tools. |
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CNET |
http://www.cnet.com
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Internet content and
marketing for the IT industry. Born as a marketing strategy, the site
also includes general IT information and product reviews. The
TechRepublic site is an offshoot of CNET. CNET offers general news for
the IT industry, as well as product reviews, downloads, price
comparisons, and tips. The main menu is searchable by categories such
as "camcorders, cell phones, desktops, home audio," and more. |
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Computer
History Museum |
http://www.computerhistory.org/
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The Computer History Museum was developed to "preserving
and presenting the computing revolution and its impact on the human
experience." It acts as a repository for archival information about the
history of computers.
The site contains several sections that give detailed
information about the museum and exhibits. The "Exhibits" section
allows visitors to view some exhibits on line by timeline, a "visible
storage" section, "This Day in History", or people who have contributed
to the computer revolution.
The "Collection" link details the research and oral
histories associated with collection items and acquisition, and allows
visitors to request images and donate artifacts. Visitors can find out
about guest speakers, awards, events, and publications through the
"What's Happening" section, while the "Giving" section provides
instructions for donations. |
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Cooperative
Association for Internet Data Analysis |
http://www.caida.org
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The Cooperative Association
for Internet Data Analysis is a non-profit collaborative of the
government, commercial, research, and civilian sectors to promote
stability and interoperability in "the global Internet infrastructure."
The group focuses on the development of traffic metrics, collaborative
research, and new technologies for Internet data transfer. The site
offers a wealth of information concerning the technical aspects of
Internet data transfer. For instance, users may access analyses of
traffic through the 13 root servers of the Internet from specific points
in time in the "Research' section. Users may find data transfer
plotting tools, tracers, and other functionality under the "Data"
section. The "Tools" section offers a wealth of Measurement, Taxonomy,
Utilities, and Visualization tools, while the "Publication" section
offers papers, presentations, visualizations, and animations. |
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DNSstuff.com |
http://www.dnsstuff.com
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DNS Stuff was founded in 2002, and continues to provide
information and tools for testing DNS, domain names, IP resolution, and
WHOIS information. The site includes several testing and information
tools for networking professionals, including "Domain Name Tests", "IP
Tests", "Hostname Tests", and others. Some specific tests included are
abuse lookup, whois information for a domain or IP, reverse lookup,
ping, and e-mail test. |
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mail2web.com |
http://www.mail2web.com/
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The site offers many
communications, connectivity, and hosting solutions. The "Free
Services" section describes the services provided by the site at no
charge, including e-mail retrieval, an Exchange e-mail solution for the
cell phone, a personal homepage, chat service, and newsgroup interface,
as well as desktop wallpapers and screensavers. Services are also made
available by "Personal", "Business", and "Travelers" sections, as well
as through a "Merchandise" area, through which users may purchase
mail2web merchandise. |
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MalekTips |
http://www.malektips.com
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Originally developed to
provide support and tips for Microsoft Windows 95, the site now provides
tips, tricks, information, and general news for various software
applications, Operating Systems, and peripherals. The main content area
displays news for the computing industry, as well as "Featured" tips for
specific software programs. Tips and tricks are searchable through main
subject areas or subheadings within areas. Main areas include
"Windows", "Digital Camera", "Spyware", Internet Explorer", "Basics/
Internet", "MS Word", "DOS/ Batch", and "Software." The subheadings
include categories such as "Windows XP' under "Windows", ""Digital
Photography" under "Digital Cameras", and "Sites to Browse" under
"Basics." |
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History of the
Internet Resource Center |
http://www.nethistory.info/
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In "Ian Peter's History of
the Internet", visitors can find competing arguments surrounding the
origins of the Internet, including discussion regarding the ARPAnet
project and the first packet-switched networks. In "Other Resources and
Links", visitors can learn about the development of the Internet in
other countries. The "Archives" provides access to past newsletters
from the site. |
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Old Computers |
http://www.old-computers.com
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The site was launched in 2001
to preserve information about older computer models. The "News" section
includes visuals and information from the time when specific models were
released, such as the "Tandy 1000", and Mattel Intellivision. The
"Museum" section includes detailed images and technical information from
over 956 models of computers, searchable by computer name, company, or
year. The "History" section includes information about the history of
computers detailed by a timeline beginning in 1915 with an explanation
of Babbage's "Difference Engine." The "Magazine" section provides
overviews of news, events, and people with regard to old computers,
while the "Collectors" section lists general information about specific
collectors, including specific machines in their collections. |
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Byte Magazine |
http://www.byte.com
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Produced by United Business
Media, Byte Magazine has been in production since 1994 and covers
various topics associated with the computing industry. The magazine
offers general information, how-to's, innovative ideas, and industry
news covering everything from software integration to building your own
firewall. An "Info Link" is also provided which gives access to recent
industry news. |
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Dr. Dobb's Portal |
http://www.ddj.com/
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Dr. Dobb's Portal focuses on
"all languages, platforms, and tools", providing a forum for
professional software developers and readers to discuss and learn about
new developments in the software world. In the "Source Code" section,
the portal offers access to download source code by the issue year in
which it appeared. The "Resources" section provides whitepapers,
evaluation software, net seminars on topics ranging from managing a
remote build process to "license mobility", and information about
conferences and exhibitions. Visitors will also find software
development "TV" and videos on the home page, as well as access to the
latest industry news. |
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EarthWeb.com |
http://www.earthweb.com
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EarthWeb is an IT industry
portal produced by Jupiter Media covering various aspects of the
computing community. EarthWeb's content is divided into several main
sections including "IT Management", "Networking", "Web Development",
"Hardware and Systems", "Software Development", and "IT News." Each
section contains subcategories for the heading. Visitors can find an
"IT Salary Guide", industry whitepapers, recent industry news,
information about ERP and ISO, as well as links to web casts and
programming language tools. |
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http://www.pcmag.com/
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Founded in 1914, the mission
of the American Social Health Association (ASHA) is “to stop sexually
transmitted diseases and their harmful consequences to individuals,
families and communities.” To this end, ASHA is involved in public
awareness, patient education and support, legislative advocacy, and
training of healthcare providers. The consumer-health content of
ASHA: American Social Health Association is found in the Website’s “Learn
About STDs/STIs” section. Here consumers will find detailed
information on over a dozen major sexually transmitted diseases. |
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PC
WORLD |
http://www.pcworld.com
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Geared towards "tech-savvy
managers", the site contains monthly reviews and rankings for hardware,
software, services, and peripherals; as well as news from the industry;
"how-to" articles and tips; and strategies for leveraging technology in
business operations. Sections include "Reviews", "News and How-To's",
"Services", "Community and Opinion", "Around the Site", "Today in Bogs",
and "Featured Video." |
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ACCU |
http://www.accu.org
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The C Users' Group (UK)
promotes the use of C and C+++ programming languages through
information, projects, and news from the site. The site provides
information about the organization through the "About" link, as well as
book reviews, newsletters, mailing lists, and information about
conferences. The "Overload Online" link will take users to a b-monthly
online journal that overviews many aspects of C programming.
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Boost.org |
http://www.boost.org
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Originally begun by members of the C++ Standards
Committee Library Working Group, the project is open to members of the
C++ community. Generally, the site provides “peer reviewed portable C++
libraries.” The main areas of the site are “Libraries”, “Groups”,
“Support”, and branch sites. Under “Libraries”, visitors may download
libraries from sourceforge.net, as well as documentation and licensing.
There are also formal reviews, a section for Boost developers and Boost
users, and a “File Vault.” The “Latest News” on the main page lists a
recent Boost activity history. |
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C++
Archive |
http://www.austinlinks.com/CPlusPlus/
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This is a repository for C++ information hosted off
AustinLinks.com. Visitors may find resources, libraries, and tutorials
off of “C++ Programming Information”, employment information under “C++
Career Resources”, and tutorials and introductions under “Learn C++.”
Individual links include topics such as “C++ in 21 Days”, “C++ Libraries
Listing”, and “Introduction to C Programming.” |
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C
– C++ Tool Producers Directory |
http://www.emsps.com/lists/cutil.htm
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EMS was a
leader in software for CAD and AutoCAD software in the 1980’s. Their
directories may prove useful to visitors looking for programming
information for older software. The page provides a list of vendors
for programming tools for C/C++ related programming. |
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The
#C++ Website |
http://www.m0rph.com/c++/main.shtml
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The main topic
headings are divided into “C++ Latest”, under which visitors may find
specific tutorials and news from the C++ field; “C++ Books”, where
visitors can shop for specific titles; and “C++ Topics”, where visitors
can find templates, Programming, information about OLE and the COM,
Design Patterns, and information about CORBA and UNIX. |
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Stroustrup
C++ |
http://www.research.att.com/~bs/C++.html
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Bjarne
Stroustrup, an original developer of C++ provides access to C++
resources on a page hosted by AT&T Research division. Stroustrup
provides access to press releases, interviews, style and technique
information, lists of interesting C++ applications and compilers, as
well as links to library sites and GUI toolkits. |
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Java.net |
http://www.java.net
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Java.net is
sponsored by Sun Microsystems as a research and collaboration tool for
researchers, scientists, technologists, and java enthusiasts. The site
contains industry news, blogs, opportunities to participate in java
projects, opportunities to request java projects, help-wanted ads, as
well as links to online books, forums, and RSS feeds. |
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Java
Programming Resources |
http://www.apl.jhu.edu/~hall/java/
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Marty Hall, instructor for part-time Computer Science
courses at John Hopkins University, gathered resources from a variety of
sites and sources for Java programming. The site contains FAQs and
tutorials, information about downloading compilers and browsers, links
to Java documentation and resources from Sun Microsystems, servlets and
code archive, forums, jobs, html scripts, and a “Beginner’s Corner”,
which explains basic Java terminology, as well as directs new Java users
on how to prepare to program Java. |
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Gamelan
Java |
http://www.developer.com/java/
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Hosted by
Jupiter Media Corporation, the site provides Java information and news
through a commercial framework. The site contains recent news from the
Java industry, as well as tutorials, downloads, and tester kits such as
“Create a Web Storefront Using PHP and PayPal”, “Improve Test Efficiency
an Accuracy”, and “IBM Rational Web Developer for WebSphere Software.”
Sections include “EJB/Components”, “Enterprise Java”, “J2ME”, “Data and
Java”, “Web-based Java” and “Other Java.” |
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Freeware
Java |
http://www.freewarejava.com
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Sister
site of JavaScript Kit, Freeware Java provides freeware java resources.
The site includes links to applets, tutorials, ezines, books, codes, and
javascript. The “Applets” section includes access to download applets
by category of applet, as well as chat areas and java search engines.
“Tutorials” contains min-courses on different topics related to Java,
such as “Basic Course in Special Effects and Game Development in Java”,
“Brewing Java”, and “Code Signing for Java Applets”, as well as others.
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Sun Developer
Network |
http://sun.java.com
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Sponsored
by Sun Microsystems, this site provides access to technical information
and support for java developers, including development tools, webcasts,
case studies and certification resources. Through the free registration
on the site, members may also receive discounts on Sun Java products and
services, as well as downloads such as Java Studio Creator and
Sun Studio, product documentation, technical articles, and chats. |
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Java
Boutique |
http://javaboutique.internet.com
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A
subsidiary of JupiterWeb Networks, Java Boutique offers the latest
information on Java resources on the Internet, including applets, news,
and tutorials. The site is divided by three main categories: Articles,
Applets and Apps, and Community. The “Articles” section provides links
to tutorials, reviews, news, IDE’s, and a glossary. “Applets and Apps”
provides links to java applets and servlets by name, date, and category,
as well as providing access to source code. Under the “Community”
heading, users may access a FAQ for general java-related questions and
more specific questions, as well as a poll, and a discussion forum. |
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Java
Ranch – A Friendly Place for Java Greenhorns |
http://www.javaranch.com
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Java Ranch
offers information and technical resources for java geared toward java
neophytes and presented in a “ranch” style. The site offers a “saloon”
area, which acts as a general meeting place and forum for java users,
java book reviews in “Bunkhouse Books”, code writing exercises in the
“Cattle Drive” section, a mock certification exam in the “roundup”
section, and a free java newsletter. Other sections include “Campfire
Stories”, which details other users’ experience with java; “Gramps”,
which includes general help, and XML information, as well as
certification resources; "Granny", a section with humorous "pearls" of
wisdom about writing code and other computer functions; and the "Tack
Room", where java devotees may purchase Java Ranch paraphernalia. . |
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JGuru |
http://www.jguru.com
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A division of JupiterWeb
networks, JGuru is a resource for Java information and development.
This site contains FAQs, forums, downloads, articles, peer postings, and
learning resources for java. Visitors may respond to various forums
regarding Eclipse, Ajax, Server-Side Components, other Client-side
components, and Java Tools, as well as other Java topics. The
"Downloads" section includes many resources for download, including
Apache Ant, NetBeans IDE, Solaris OS, and others. The "Articles"
section contains write-ups on varied aspects of Java, beginning with the
most recently added articles. The "Peerscope" section contains postings
from members and site managers on different Java topics. The "Learn"
section includes "self-paced" courses including, but not limited to the
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