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Computer
 Websites presented in alphabetical order A.M. Turing Award 
 This award, considered the "Nobel Prize of computing," is "given to an individual selected for contributions of a technical nature made to the computing community. The contributions should be of lasting and major technical importance to the computer field." The site features a list of award-winners back to 1966 and information about more recent winners. From the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). http://awards.acm.org/turing/ Topics: Computers, Computers, Industries Last updated May 24, 2006 BusinessWeek: Silicon Valley Special Report
This 1997 special issue from Business Week explores the transformation of "a former patch of apricot and prune orchards into the epicenter of global technology." Reports on the beginnings, the people, the deals, and the culture of this segment of the computer industry. Includes interactive map of companies founded in the area (1960 through 1997), interviews and audio, a photo gallery, and more. From BusinessWeek online. http://www.businessweek.com/1997/34/internal.htm Topics: Computers, Computers, Industries Last updated Aug 14, 2004 FAQ: Forty Years of Moore's Law
"This FAQ explains the impact and consequences of the principles set down" in Intel co-founder Gordon Moore's April 19, 1965, article in which he observed that "the number of transistors ... on a chip can be doubled in a short period of time." This observation is known as Moore's Law. Includes photos, diagrams, and links to related articles. From CNET News.com. http://news.cnet.com/FAQ-Forty-years-of-Moores-Law/2100-1006_3-5647824.html?tag=nl Topics: Computers, Industries, Technology Last updated Aug 12, 2008 Intel: Silicon: Moore's Law
Information about the observation made in 1965 by Gordon Moore, co-founder of Intel, that the number of transistors on a chip will double "about every two years." Includes a timeline of the transistor (1947-2007), a brief biography of Moore, and related material. From Intel Corporation. http://www.intel.com/technology/mooreslaw/?iid=SEARCH Topics: Computers, Industries, Technology Last updated May 28, 2009 NPD Funworld
This company claims to be "the premier source of market information for the toys, PC games and video games industries." The site provides a limited amount of free market research information contained in press releases (on topics such as recent top selling video games). Also includes an archive of articles by industry experts on topics such as online gaming and toy selections by girls and boys. Other information is only available for a fee. http://www.npdfunworld.com Topics: Games & Puzzles, Hobbies, Industries Last updated Mar 1, 2005 Slashdot: News for Nerds. Stuff That Matters.
Short and long articles on all things digital are contributed to this newsletter, which is updated daily and frequently reflects opinion on current events in the areas of computers and Internet use. Book reviews, interviews with people in the computer industry, and an "ask slashdot" question service round out this wonderful technical site. Readers can contribute as well, and guidelines are posted in the FAQ section. As a note to librarians, Slashdot also frequently covers filtering issues, and a variety of opinions can be found here. http://slashdot.org/ Topics: Computers, Computers, Industries Last updated Feb 21, 2000 United States of America v. Microsoft Corporation
Memorandum & Order and Final Judgment by Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson, released June 7, 2000. From the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Site also contains announcements, conclusions, and findings of fact. http://www.gpo.gov/usvms-docs/ Topics: Business, Business & Consumer Law, Computers, Computers, Crime, Industries, Judicial Process Last updated Feb 7, 2008 The Video Game Revolution
Companion site to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) program that "examines the evolution and history of the video game industry, from the 1950s through today, the impact of video games on society and culture, and the future of electronic gaming." Includes a timeline, personal game stories, information about game development, classic game cheats, a guide to game ratings, quizzes on classic video games, and related material. http://www.pbs.org/kcts/videogamerevolution/ Topics: Games & Puzzles, Industries Last updated Aug 17, 2004 |
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