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A Plan for Small Business Success on the Web
Research report by Cahners In-Stat Group to help companies conceive and implement a web strategy.

 
Vanguard University of Southern California
Resource of articles and book excerpts on Internet research techniques, evaluation of reliability of Internet sources and collection of reference works.

 
W3C Technical Reports and Publications
World Wide Web Consortium's (W3C) list of technical publications, drafts, recommended reading and links.

 
Troubleshooting Guide to Internet Connection Issues
Collection of web page and Internet resources.

 
The Industry Standard
Provides an array of information on Internet-related topics.

 
Mia's Modem Frequently Asked Questions
Tips and tricks for working with modems.

 
Searching the World Wide Web: A Basic Tutorial
By the Tilburg University library.

 
Jakob Nielsen's Website
Resources about web usability.

 
InfoLaw Web
Information relating to past legal issues involving the Internet.

 
webTeacher Tutorial
Self-paced Internet tutorial that puts basic and in-depth information about the Web at a teacher's fingertips.

 
ENYC.Com
Resource for New York's Silicon Alley, providing features, local news and trends.

 
The Internet: Infrastructure and Technologies
Presentation on the infrastructure and technologies that make the Internet work starting with a brief history of the Internet.

 
Entropy Gradient Reversals (EGR)
Provides news, books and links to other sites.

 
Learn the Net
Site dedicated to helping people learn to use the Internet effectively.

 
IntelliSeek Invisible Web
Directory of over 10,000 databases for Internet research.

 
InfoBeat
Personlized newspaper delivered via email.

 
AskForFree.com
Provides free one-on-one answers to specific questions in a broad number of categories.

 
AnySite Online Demographics
Unlimited site intelligence maps and demographic reports for any location within the US.

 
Webopaedia
Online dictionary and search engine for computer and Internet technology, published by Internet.com.

 
Berkman Center for Internet and Society
Network of teaching and research faculty from Harvard Law School.

 
Legal Research Using the Internet
University of Chicago library's directory of hundreds of Internet electronic research databases and resources.

 
Cascade News
Offers news and books.

 
Pay Per Click Analyst: Online Advertising Resource
Provides reviews of pay-per-click search engines and bid management software. Includes newsletter, articles, and online advertising tools.

 
Inc.com: Online Discussion Forum for Business
Online discussion forum moderated by Inc.com covering topical Internet issues, including marketing online, starting a web company, and security.

 
Internet Stock Report
Outline of strategic and financial analysis of the Web industry, including stocks, venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, forecasts, and trends. Online news and analysis provided by internet.com Corporation.

 
FindTutorials.com
Web index and search engine listing tutorials and online courses.

 
Liszt
Liszt is a large directory of Internet mailing lists, USENET newsgroups, discussion groups and IRC chat channels.

 
Cyberspace Today
Free monthly newspaper that covers California's Internet scene.

 
Internet Performance Measurement and Analysis project
Analyzes the performance of networks and networking protocols in local and wide-area networks.

 
AtoZintheMail.com
Provides helpful information on many aspects involving the Internet and computers.

 
Media Mall
Site caters to web site and multimedia developers, video producers and Mac and media enthusiasts.

 
Internet Glossary
Glossary of ebusiness terms taken from book entitled E-Business (R)Evolution.

 
Digital Signature Guidelines Tutorial
A legal overview of the use of cryptology, electronic signatures and entity authentication over an open network such as the Internet.

 
Mozilla mail
Provides information about the mail and news client that is being written for the Mozilla browser.

 
Netsurfer Digest
Free email-delivered magazine about the Internet.

 
University at Albany Libraries Internet Tutorials
Research guides, search engine query techniques and subject directories prepared by university reference librarians.

 
Keeping it Legal: QuestionsArising out of Web Site Management
Article addresses the legal issues which might arise out of Web publishing.

 
Web Developer's Virtual Library
Collection of articles on web authoring, design, graphics, ecommerce, content management, languages, technologies and more.

 
Salon.com
Provider of headline news from various industries.

 
Web Host Industry Review: Internet Resources
Provides Web hosting resources including directory of hosting vendors, news, articles, email newsletters, and guides to domain name and VPN services.

 
Compare Web Hosts
Offers a directory of information on web hosting.

 
Goodexperience.com
Reviews, white papers, news and The Dotcom Survial Guide.

 
Wowarea
Links to guides and tutorials on various topics including the Internet, how to search, netiquette, glossary, etc.

 
Online User
Site caters to information professionals and provides articles, product reviews, case studies, evaluation and opinions about selecting, using and managing electronic information products.

 
EzineCenter
Search engine designed for e-zines that is organized by business category.

 
The Internet Guide
Web-based course covering searching, shopping, email, software and the overall make up of the Internet.

 
SquareOne Technology
Collection of Internet resources including interactive Q&A, newsletter, links, recommended software and glossary.

 
21st
Provides archives, features and other information pertaining to the Internet.

 
HostIndex.com
Guide to web hosting and directory of hosting services by topic, for example, ecommerce hosting.

 
Wanda's Web PC Help Center
Resources for optimizing one's use of the Internet.

 
CMC Magazine
A commercial publication of December Communications, Inc., with a mission to report about people, events, technology, public policy, culture, practices, study, and applications related to human communication and interaction in online environment.

 
Slashdot
News on emerging technologies and open-source software such as Linux and Apache.

 
Dr. T's Internet Glossary
Glossary of Internet terms.

 
AsWeSeeIt
A monthly newsletter covering the trends of the industry.

 
FlamingoLingo Webmaster Resources
Provides the latest information for web masters.

 
.COM
Site explains new technologies and their potential applications and examines breaking news.

 
Tips4u
Contains tips, resources and tools for the Internet.

 
Internet, Student and Teaching Resources
Guides on using e-mail, browsers and other pieces of the Internet, directly toward students.

 
Rice Virtual Lab in Statistics
Rice University site with Internet resources for online statistical work including HyperStat Online, demonstration of Java applets for statistics and an online Analysis Lab.

 
A List Apart
Weekly web magazine and a moderated discussion list for people who create web sites.

 
Internet Daily News
News on various subjects, including the Internet and technology.

 
BYTE Magazine
Delivers technical news and analysis on information technology.

 
How to ... do it with research!
Collection of techniques and Internet resources from The Virtual Chase, including links to test the quality of information found in research efforts.

 
Stating the Obvious
Contains recurring commentary on Web technology, business and culture.

 
Vijay Mukhi's Technology Cornucopia
Collection of Java tools, Internet concepts and protocols, source codes and more.

 
BizRate.com, Inc.
Provider of an Internet-based information site about the subject of commmerce and merchandise. Unlike tradition search engines, the company provides online forms to other Internet-based e-businesses or companies with merchandise available for p.

 
netLingo Internet Glossary
Online dictionary about the Internet containing hundreds of words and definitions that describe the technology and community world of the Web.

 
24 Hours in Cyberspace
Offers news stories that are separated into different subjects.

 
Bocat B2B Guide
B2B guide that includes a directory of global B2B marketplaces, auctions, news, search engines and resources for business purchasing.

 
ISPCheck: Internet Reference
Portal providing reference materials and links for providers of web hosting and colocation services.

 
Free Ezines
Lists free email newsletters and e-zines.

 
Inter@ctive Week
Headlines, news, features and columns dedicated to the Internet.

 
InfoWorld Media Group, Inc. / InfoWorld Consulting Services Division
Provider of computer systems analysis, computerization consulting, web security consulting, network consutling, Internet systems consulting and telecommunications consulting services. Products and services are sold to multiple industries.

 
Internet Law and Regulation
A comprehensive, up-to-date resource for accurate research on Internet law and regulation.

 
Net-Beginners
Online Internet training and help including basics, Internet history, email training and advice, website design help, shopping help, credit card safety advice, surfing and search engine training and browser plug-ins information.

 
AskCandy.com
Provider of question-answering software.

 
Web Monkey: the web developer's resource
Articles, columns, reviews and reference links for web developers.

 
MagNet Interactive
Various reports, news updates and features.

 
Internet Guides
Internet guides on s small variety of useful topics.

 
Web Site Estates
Free PowerPoint templates, ebusiness tutorials and Internet-related news.

 
Glory's Computer Helps
Tutorials on Windows, HTML, metatags and more.

 
Consumer Project on Technology
Group focused on intellectual property rights and healthcare, electronic commerce and competition policy.

 
AOL Anywhere Help
General information about the Internet, different operating systems, Internet history and top 20 AOL member questions.

 
CMPnet
An online source for technology and Internet professionals.

 
Internet Tips and Secrets
Large collection of Intenet tips.

 
Internet Attorney
Articles relating to issues involving legal issues and the Internet.

 
Internet Weather Report
Animated maps of current Internet lag.

 
Internet Usage/Trends & Forecasts
Information from Computer Technology Review Online.

 
Business Wire
International press release distribution service that delivers news, photos and other multimedia content to the media and financial community.

 
Media Visions
A global journal covering events in the Internet.

 
123Webmaster
Articles, documentation, interactive help, free training, resources, tutorials and legal (including copyright, trademark and patent information) for webmasters and web developers.

 
Government Technology
Provides news and publications geared toward government.

 
Glossary of Graphic Design
Glossary of graphic design and web page design terms.

 
Home Biz Demo
Free demos showing how to build web sites, design graphics, utilize many features of email and protect and service computers.

 
Learn Computer Languages
Full text online books on Internet development topics and tools including HTML, Javascript, Perl, CGI, PhP and more.

 
10-Step Tutorial for Starting an Online Business
From oncallgeeks.com.

 
CNET Builder.com
How-to libraries, references and other resources.

 
Security of Electronic Money
Working paper that highlights the design features and functional aspects of electronic money products and analyzes their technical risks. Requires Acrobat Reader.

 
Get Net: Internet Links Around the World
Large gathering of links to tutorials and help sites around the world.

 
FindLaw: Cyberspace Law Center
Site is designed to be an evolving resource for those interested in legal issues concerning the Internet.

 
WeTellYou.com
Site that allows visitors to ask questions to experts and receive answers by email and phone on topics from business to travel.

 
Sherlock@ - The Internet Consulting Detective
Resources covering web etiquette, searching and email.

 
v2100.com
Information for small- to medium-sized web business on designing, hosting and making money with their web presence.

 
ClickHereFree.com
Directory of free web space providers and site-enhancement tools.

 
HTML Help Homepage
HTML tutorials covering the basics to advanced web publishing.

 
NetGlos Internet Glossary
Glossary of Internet terms avaliable in 8 languages.

 
The Net Net
Weekly coverage on the convergence of the Internet and the arts.

 
VRML97 Specification (Virtual Reality Modeling Language)
VRML97 specification section from 'Information technology -- Computer graphics and image processing -- The Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML) -- Part 1: Functional specification and UTF-8 encoding' (ISO/IEC 14772-1:1997).

 
Content Intelligence (CI)
Part of Lyra Research, provides strategic research information digital publishers of the content providers community.

 
Clip2.com
Web-based, single source for online topic guides, where user-recommended content competes on popularity.

 
SpeedGuide.net
Site focused on system performance, with areas including Broadband Internet connections, Windows, Overclocking, all targeted towards a technically aware audience.

 
CXO Media, Inc.
Provider of online computer information, Internet markeitng and community services. The company also publishes a print magazine. Services are provided to multiple industries.

 
MIC
Help with HTML and style sheets, viruses and what they are, and JavaScripts.

 
Using relative URLs
Explanation of relative universal resource locator (URLs) with examples.

 
Teckies Online Magazine
Provider of tutorials on numerous Microsoft products, DOS, freeware and more.

 
InetDaemon's IT Compendium
Collection of tutorials and references centered around Internet, World Wide Web, telecommunications and related networking technologies.

 
CyberWire Dispatch
Hard-hitting news service that concentrates on issues relevant to the Internet.

 
Free Computer Help from Millie
Collection of sites offering help about computers and the Internet.

 
Internet Library of Law and Court Decisions
Summaries of court decisions shaping the law of the web.

 
Jack the Pug Explains the Internet
Tips, tricks and advice on how to use the Internet and your PC.

 
Internet: The Big Picture
Site displaying the main pieces of the Internet from a User's PC.

 
Help2Go : free computer advice, help, tutorials, and reviews
Free computer and Internet advice and tutorials.

 
How the Internet Runs
free, lecture-based presentation on how the networks of the world interconnect to create the Internet. Covers Network Access Points (NAP), PNAP, Internet history, Internet organizations and Internet protocols.

 
.net magazine
Offers a directory of web sites, free downloadable software and freeware on the Internet.

 
HotWired
Technology-oriented information and news from a family of sites. Satellite offices in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.

 
TechWire
Provides headlines news, features and articles relating the Internet and computers.

 
Cornell University
Information relating to their computer policy and law programs of study.

 
Internet Resource
Discussion mailing list dedicated to helping people to become more experienced Internet users, and to discussing Internet related topics.

 
Business 2.0
Online magazine focusing on all aspects of the Internet, providing articles and features that relate to the business side of the Web.

 
WhatIs?.com
Knowledge exploration tool about information technology, especially about the Internet and computers containing over 2,000 encyclopedic definition/topics and a number of quick-reference pages.

 
Internet Indicators
Facts and figures the Internet, its origin and current activity.

 
Beginners & Internet help Information by Snowhawk
Information guide on browsers, operating systems, Internet jargon, FTP, telnet, usenet groups, ISPs, email, viruses and more.

 
ITpapers--Yellow Pages of White Papers
White papers on many tpoics pertinent to IT, including hardware and software, Internet and corporate computing.

 
Overlawyered.com
Site attempts to collect, annotate and present in a systematic way the growing quantity of online material documenting the need for reform of the American civil justice system.

 
Help4Free
Database of computer and Internet web sites.

 
HelpuLearn.Com
Database of online training courses, free tutorials, videos, audios, and CDs for educational and business needs.

 
Online Magazine
Covers topics from Web and computer interests to stories about cyberpunks and humor from around the Internet. Also contains reviews of new releases of software and hardware.

 
Free Stuff USA: Ezine, Newsletter
Provides a listing of free magazines and newletters.

 
Freetutorials
Collection of links to help sites on computer and Internet topics.

 
Earthweb Discussions
Collection of chat and discussion areas offering help with various tech and Internet problems.

 
Internet Guide
Collection of links of interest to computer and Internet users, and programmers.

 
MSDN Online Web Workshop
Information about Internet technologies, including reference material and in-depth articles on all aspects of Web site design and development.

 
InfoBahn
Devoted to examining the Internet from a cultural and intellectual point of view; focusing on policy issues, business, lifestyles, technology and the arts.

 
LawArticles.com
Articles by legal staff, consultants and others interested in legal developments and technology.

 
Desktop News
Delivers a continuous stream of news and information from web sites direct to users' desktops.

 
Thirdage.com
5-Minute tech tutorials for PC users to learn practical Web and home skills.

 
NetGuide
CMP Media Inc.'s NetGuide has guides on specific facets of the Internet.

 
Bare Bones 101: A Basic Tutorial on Searching the Web
From the University of South Carolina Beaufort Library.

 
Usable Web
A collection of links about human factors, user interface issues, and usable design specific to the World Wide Web.

 
ExperTelligence WebData.com
Collection of searchable databases on the Web organized by topic.

 
404 Help Zone
Explanation of 404, 'File Not Found', errors and tips to minimize 404 messages.

 
NewsLinx Daily Web News
Online ecommerce news and features for US and international companies.

 
Guide to E-mail Self-Defense
Tutorial on how to protect yourself against junk mailers, mailbombers, nuisances, and other inconveniences of the Internet.

 
Webreview.com
Articles, columns, reviews, polls and links for 'cross-training for web teams.'

 
Legal Bytes
Current legal issues relating to computers and communications.

 
Greenfield Online, Inc.
Provider of Internet market research services. Parent/holding company with a high-tech unit involved in web-based do it yourself survey services. This company was capitalized by private investment.

 
Wiredguide
Beginner's guide to computers and the Internet.

 
WebBrain.com
WebBrain searches the web visually, displaying a dynamic picture of related information instead of searching through long lists of text.

 
Library of Congress Internet Guides
Official Library of Congress reference for guides, tutorials, online courses and glossaries for Internet use and development.

 
Information Week
Provides news, analysis and product reviews about information technology (IT) and business strategies. Includes career and salary features, technology benchmarking, research and technology events.

 
E-Zine Launch
Offers tips on how to create, publish and market email newsletters on the Internet.

 
First Monday
Original articles about the Internet and global information infrastructure.

 
TechWeb
Information technology (IT) portal providing news, resources and solutions for IT related products and services such as enterprise resource planning (ERP).

 
123WebTalk Webmaster Resource Directory
Links to tools, tutorials and help software for web site design and publishing to business and legal issues.

 
Ask Dr. Internet
A question-and-answer web site that provides answers on most web-related topics.

 
Internet Web Text
Guides and tutorials about using the Internet for various purposes.

 
M/C - Journal of Media and Culture
Journal examines the effects of media on society.

 
2HELP.com
Help site for small businesses on the Web to post strategy, tactics, design or operation questions to a panel.

 
Internet Tutorials
Tutorials on using and searching the Internet.

 
IBM System User Magazine
News, analysis and articles for IBM users.

 
Cyberspace Law Committee
Forum for the business lawyer seeking to address the global challenges resulting from the use of networks to conduct business transactions.

 
ExclusiveMailZine
Free newsletter that provides various information regarding the Web.

 
Move Announcer
A web site dedicated to announcing change of web site addresses.

 
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