Computer-Related Web Sites
MISCELLANEOUS
Gallery of
CSS Descramblers (http://www-2.cs.cmu.edu/~dst/DeCSS/Gallery/)
CSS descrambling instructions in a variety of media. One of the
best is the DeCSS
haiku.
Hobbes'
Internet Timeline
(http://www.zakon.org/robert/internet/timeline/)
A widely-used summary of the history of the Internet. Includes
Internet growth statistics and a list of sources.
The Internet Archive
(http://www.archive.org/)
Of particular interest on this site is the WayBack machine, which
lets you visit a Web site as it appeared years ago. Plenty of
fun.
Linkdup
(http://www.linkdup.com/)
A well-organized collection of links to the best in Web site design.
Non-commercial, no ads.
NEWS and MAGAZINES
PC Magazine
(http://www.zdnet.com/pcmag/)
Articles, news, and reviews. Be
sure to check out John C. Dvorak's latest columns.
PCWorld Online
(http://www.pcworld.com)
Includes feature articles, news and
product reviews.
Slashdot
(http://www.slashdot.org)
A compilation of links to articles and
commentaries on a wide range of topics including Linux, Microsoft, the
latest in science and technology, and issues such as privacy and free
speech.
REFERENCE
Free Online
Dictionary of Computing
(http://foldoc.doc.ic.ac.uk/foldoc/index.html)
An extensive database of cross-referenced definitions of
computer-related terms. Includes computer companies,
hardware, mathematics and a wide range of other subjects.
REVIEWS AND BUYING GUIDES
CNET
(http://www.cnet.com/)
Provides hardware and software reviews, price comparisons,
and much more.
Dave's Guide to Buying a Home Computer
(http://www.css.msu.edu/PC-guide.html)
This detailed guide covers operating systems, hardware,
Internet providers, computer stores, and more.
Educational Software Directory
(http://www.educational-software-directory.net/)
This site provides links to software reviews, organizations, journals, and more.
SOFTWARE ARCHIVES
Download.com
(http://download.cnet.com/)
Download software for Windows, Linux, Palm OS, and other
operating systems.
Shareware.com
(http://www.shareware.com/)
Search the Internet for over 200,000 shareware files. Numerous
operating systems, including those of the Atari and Amiga,
are covered.
SourceForge
(http://www.slashdot.org)
A large repository of Open Source code and applications.
TUCOWS
(http://www.tucows.com/)
A collection of shareware and freeware;
includes descriptions and ratings of software.
Revised August 18, 2003
