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Bluetooth FAQs view detail comment email this

Questions and answers about this wireless connection system for personal computers and other related handheld devices, which was named after a Viking and king of Denmark. Topics addressed include situations in which Bluetooth may be used and wireless technology issues. Searchable. From the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), a privately held, not-for-profit trade association.
http://bluetooth.com/Bluetooth/SIG/FAQ/
Topics: Computers, Computers, Internet, Technology, Web Design and Management
Last updated Dec 31, 2007


Coalition for Networked Information (CNI) view detail comment email this

"Since its founding in 1990 CNI has addressed a broad array of issues related to the development and use of networked information in the research and education communities." The site includes information and some materials from meetings back to 1994, and descriptions of current and past projects and collaborations. CNI is a program of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and EDUCAUSE. Searchable.
http://www.cni.org/
Topics: Computers, Internet
Last updated Nov 25, 2003


Explanation of RSS, How You Can Use it, and Finding RSS Feeds view detail comment email this

This site provides information about RSS. "Quite a few websites use RSS to display headlines from other websites, as it provides additional content to their readers." RSS is an acronym, "but depending on who you ask and what version of RSS you are speaking about, it may stand for Really Simple Syndication, Rich Site Summary, RDF Site Summary, or a variation of those." Includes links to pages about creating an RSS feed or reader. From Fagan Finder.
http://www.faganfinder.com/search/rss.php
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts, Internet, Web Design and Management
Last updated Jan 5, 2007


FTPplanet.com view detail comment email this

From Ipswitch, the creators of WS_FTP (File Transfer Protocol software for Windows). Besides including the download for the newest version of that program, this site is a good educational resource for Webmasters and others interested in publishing on the Web. There are sections devoted to the new FTP user, FTP technical issues, Webmasters, game enthusiasts, MP3, and online auctions. There are also overviews of FTP and Web publishing software, with links to the location of each on the Internet.
http://www.FTPplanet.com/
Topics: Computers, Computers, Internet, Web Design and Management
Last updated Sep 23, 2001


IEEE 802.11: Wireless Local Area Networks view detail comment email this

Large collection of documentation concerning IEEE 802.11, the working group for standards for wireless local area networks (LANs). The site contains highly technical information; a good starting point for general material is the "WG Info" drop-down menu at the top of the page. From IEEE (originally an acronym for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), a "professional association for the advancement of technology."
http://grouper.ieee.org/groups/802/11/
Topics: Computers
Last updated Apr 30, 2008


Internet Protocol Journal view detail comment email this

"This journal is not intended to promote any specific products or services, but rather is intended to serve as an informational and educational resource for engineering professionals involved in the design, development, and operation of public and private internets and intranets." Includes an archive of the quarterly journal (back to 1998), index files, a FAQ, and related links. Published by Cisco Systems.
http://www.cisco.com/web/about/ac123/ac147/about_cisco_the_internet_protocol_journal.html
Topics: Internet
Last updated Apr 30, 2008


Intranets and Extranets view detail comment email this

This guide defines intranets and extranets, with information on building them, case studies, acceptable use policies, and more. Most of the articles contain annotated lists of resources on the Web. An About.com site.
http://compnetworking.about.com/od/filetransferprotocol/Intranets_and_Extranets.htm
Topics: Computers, Internet, Web Design and Management
Last updated Feb 9, 2007


Latest SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) Versions view detail comment email this

Links to the current and previous versions of SOAP, which provides "a simple and lightweight mechanism for exchanging structured and typed information between peers in a decentralized, distributed environment using XML." (In other words, this Web site will only be explicable if you are familiar with the SOAP protocol in the first place.) From the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
http://www.w3.org/TR/soap/
Topics: Internet, Web Design and Management
Last updated Mar 21, 2004


LinkScan Reference Manual: LinkScan Status and Error Codes view detail comment email this

A lucid explanation of HTML error codes, from a reference manual for the LinkScan software program for checking Web sites.
http://www.elsop.com/linkscan/docs/links07.html
Topics: Internet, Web Design and Management
Last updated Feb 7, 2002


National Institute of Informatics view detail comment email this

Website for this Japanese academic research institution that "seeks to advance integrated research and development activities in information-related fields, including networking, software, and content." The "Results" section contains the bulk of the institute's presentations and publications (such as technical reports, newsletters, and journals) available in English. Some other content available only in Japanese.
http://www.nii.ac.jp/index.shtml.en
Topics: Computers, Social Science
Last updated Jan 5, 2009


Network Computing Online view detail comment email this

Excellent resource designed for "networking professionals responsible for making the purchasing decisions within their organizations." Includes feature articles "exploring a product category or technology," product comparisons, sneak previews of software and hardware, buyer's guides, and questions and answers about career matters.
http://www.networkcomputing.com/
Topics: Computers, Internet, Web Design and Management
Last updated Apr 15, 2004


Network Security Is Every Employee's Responsibility view detail comment email this

This overview of best security practices is designed to help all employees understand how to protect computer networks from misuse and attack. Topics include password protection (complex passwords, changing passwords often, and single-use passwords), not leaving logged-in computers unattended, performing backups, e-mail security, use of mobile devices, and how to handle a security emergency (such as losing your laptop). From a computer software company.
http://www.microsoft.com/midsizebusiness/security/network-security-for-employees.mspx
Topics: Computers
Last updated Jul 21, 2008


The New WWW FAQs view detail comment email this

Answers to frequently asked questions related to browsers, the World Wide Web, and programming problems encountered when working with common gateway interface (CGI) scripts.
http://www.boutell.com/newfaq/
Topics: Internet, Web Design and Management
Last updated Jul 22, 2003


Open Archives Initiative view detail comment email this

The Open Archives Initiative (OAI) Protocol provides a framework for "metadata harvesting," a mechanism to help Web sites discover and share content. This site includes documents and software for implementing the OAI protocol, scholarly reports, news, and project history.
http://www.openarchives.org/
Topics: Internet, Librarianship, Web Design and Management
Last updated Sep 16, 2003


Practically Networked view detail comment email this

Tutorials and tips for troubleshooting home and small business computer networks. This site assists readers with "the whole process from setting up and debugging their network, through selecting a sharing method, to securing their newly shared LAN (local area network)." Also includes product reviews, discussion forums, and news stories. Searchable.
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/
Topics: Computers, Internet
Last updated Aug 13, 2003


RFC Editor view detail comment email this

A searchable database of the Requests for Comments (RFC) documents, "technical and organizational notes about the Internet (originally the ARPANET), beginning in 1969. Memos in the RFC series discuss many aspects of computer networking, including protocols, procedures, programs, and concepts." From the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), an "international community of network designers, operators, vendors, and researchers concerned with the evolution of the Internet architecture."
http://www.rfc-editor.org
Topics: Internet, Nonfiction by Genre, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Web Design and Management
Last updated Sep 12, 2005


RSS view detail comment email this

"The Rich Site Summary (RSS) format, previously known as the RDF Site Summary, has quietly become a dominant format for distributing news headlines on the Web." This site features links to articles, tutorials, software, tools, collections, and other RSS resources. From WebReference.com.
http://www.webreference.com/authoring/languages/xml/rss/
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts, Internet, Web Design and Management
Last updated Sep 10, 2003


RSS in Government: News About How RSS is Being Used by International, Federal, State, and Local Governments view detail comment email this

Find breaking coverage about RSS in local, state, national, and international governments, as well as in the Department of Defense and other agencies. (RSS, most commonly known as Really Simple Syndication, is an Internet tool for tracking news and updates.) Searchable. The editorial team includes Ray Matthews, an RSS apostle based at the Utah State Library.
http://rssgov.com/rssworkshop.html
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts, Internet, Web Design and Management
Last updated Jan 15, 2004


RSS Tutorial for Content Publishers and Webmasters view detail comment email this

"This tutorial explains the features and benefits of a Web format called RSS, and gives a brief technical overview of it. The reader is assumed to have some familiarity with XML and other Web technologies." Includes related Web links.
http://www.mnot.net/rss/tutorial/
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts, Internet, Web Design and Management
Last updated Sep 2, 2003


Smooth Operators: Which Internet Phone Services Is Best? view detail comment email this

This June 2005 article discusses VoIP (voice over Internet protocol) services, which allow users to make telephone calls using the Internet. It evaluates carriers such as Skype and Vonage for reliability, sound quality, portability, and international calling capabilities. Also includes a link to information about problems associated with VoIP 911 service. From the online magazine Slate.
http://www.slate.com/id/2121742
Topics: Internet, Web Design and Management
Last updated Nov 2, 2005


USA.gov: U.S. Government RSS Library view detail comment email this

RSS is "a method of summarizing the latest news and information from a website." This site provides access to government sites with RSS feeds. Topics include agriculture, business, education, health, international relations, and science. Also includes a link for downloading RSS readers. ("RSS has several meanings: Really Simple Syndication, Rich Site Summary, and RDF Site Summary, where RDF stands for Resource Data Framework.") From USA.gov (formerly FirstGov.gov), the U.S. government's official Web portal.
http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Reference_Shelf/Libraries/RSS_Library.shtml
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts, Internet, Web Design and Management
Last updated Jan 15, 2007


Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) view detail comment email this

Provides information about "Internet Voice, also known as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), ... a technology that allows you to make telephone calls using a broadband Internet connection instead of a regular (or analog) phone line." Includes a FAQ, press releases and statements, and related documents. From the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
http://www.fcc.gov/voip/
Topics: Internet, Web Design and Management
Last updated Sep 22, 2005




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