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Adobe
One of the largest desktop publishing software companies, Adobe provides a product listing, user forums, and downloadable free demos and plug-ins. Users may place orders.

URL: http://www.adobe.com/

Apple Links
Apple Macintosh news and links. Features software, news, editorials, reviews, and shopping instructions.

URL: http://www.applelinks.com/

CNET Downloads
CNET's Download.com software extends to a variety of uses including gaming, business, and the Internet. Find the most popular and recommended choices. The most comprehensive source for free-to-try software downloads on the Web.

URL: http://www.download.com/2000-2001_4-0.html

Corel
Corel is a leading provider of software for graphics, illustration, digital media creation, DVD authoring, photo and video editing, and office productivity. In addition to popular desktop publishing and graphics packages, this firm also does games.

URL:http://www.corel.com/

Dell Small Business Software
At the Dell Small Business Software site, find special offers, rebates, and a wide selection of business, entertainment, education, finance, and operating system software. Includes Windows XP and Adobe Premiere.

URL: http://www.dell.com/content/default.aspx?c=us%26cs=04%26l=en%26s=bsd%26%7eck=bt

Family Software Spot
Family Software Spot provides a vast directory of software programs designed for families and children for educational and recreational use.

URL: http://www.familysoftwarespot.com/

IBM Executive Interaction Channel
IBM's Executive Interaction Channel hosts an array of Application Development tools, database tools and e-commerce software, developing unique perspectives on how to change the way the world works.

URL: http://www-03.ibm.com/innovation/us/

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Java Technology - Sun Developer Network
The Source for Java Developers is for creating software for mobile devices, desktops, enterprise systems, the Internet, or games, with code samples, developer tools, downloads, open-source projects, resource centers, and support. Java technology is a portfolio of products that are based on the power of networks and the idea that the same software should run on many different kinds of systems and devices.

URL: http://java.sun.com/

The Joel on Software Forum
A public forum from Joel for open discussion of topics raised on Joel on Software.

URL: http://discuss.joelonsoftware.com/?joel

Enterprise IT Planet
Use Enterprise IT Planet to find hundreds of downloadable applications just for Linux users. Browse such categories as audio/sound, cryptography and development.

URL: http://products.enterpriseitplanet.com/linux.html

Lotus Self Test Software
Self Test Software from Lotus offers self examinations for people preparing for certification in Lotus Notes. Include Lotus approved classes, exam guides, and practice tests for.

URL: http://www.selftestsoftware.com/dept.aspx?dept_id=3000

Nuance Software
Nuance created Dragon Naturallyspeaking, a software that converts speech into text in Windows applications. Includes spelling, acoustic and language data for 120,000 common words. Also find other solution topics such as dictaphone healthcare, text and imaging.

URL: http://www.dragonsys.com/

Quick Books from Intuit Small Business
Intuit's Quickbooks develops a comprehensive accounting program to aid in financial tracking. Find ordering, a product catalog, and newsletters.

URL: http://quickbooks.intuit.com/

Quicken Personal Finance
Intuit's Quicken Personal Finance offers extensive resources on stocks, mutual funds, insurance and online banking, plus personalized business news.

URL: http://quicken.intuit.com/

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SoftSearch
Finally find that hard-to-find software application so ellusive on typical software searches with Softsearch. An online store created to save time and patience when looking for and purchasing software specific to industry and essential for business functions. Most software listed is not available through normal computer products sources.

URL: http://www.softsearch.com/

Time Matters
Use Time Matters to peruse specifications and screenshots for this award-winning legal case management and billing software package.

Time Matters Training
Time Matters software training & support - instructors & legal consultants / technology staff - MD, DC, VA - hands-on training in portable classroom with student notebook / laptop computers.

URL: http://www.tmtraining.net/

TrendMicro
From the site's description: Trend Micro, a global leader in Internet content security, focuses on securing the exchange of digital information for businesses and consumers. A pioneer and industry vanguard, Trend Micro is advancing integrated threat management technology to protect operational continuity, personal information, and property from malware, spam, data leaks and the newest Web threats. We couldn't have said it better (our law office is protected by TrendMicro.)

URL: http://us.trendmicro.com/us/home/

Turbo Tax
Furnishes software and products to do taxes online with Turbo Tax. Try a free demonstration and download tax forms.

URL: http://quicken.intuit.com/taxes/

Windows Trial Software
Here are operating systems and products currently available for evaluation from Windows Trial Software. Order an evaluation CD for a nominal shipping charge.

URL: http://www.microsoft.com/products/info/default.aspx?view=22&pcid=9d273393-92c9-4807-be9c-515a0d152415

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Technology Resources

Cybercrime
Cybercrime is a government site that locates computer criminals along with providing news articles about computer crimes.

URL: http://www.cybercrime.gov/

Fraud.org
A simple, straightforward site, Fraud.org provides information and tips for protecting consumers and businesses against technology fraud.

URL: http://www.fraud.org/

Whatis
With the Whatis site, searchable database that provides access to information about computers, networking, hardware, and software.

URL: http://whatis.techtarget.com/

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Technology News Readers and Magazines

AARP
From the site's description: "AARP is a membership organization leading positive social change and delivering value to people age 50 and over through information, advocacy and service. Resources on retirement, social security, medicare and aging; discounts on drugs, travel, insurance, financial services, and a wide range of unique senior benefits, special products, games, retirement calculator and services for seniors."

URL: http://www.aarp.org/

Chief Information Officers
Chief Information Officers (CIO) Business Technology Leadership offers information to technology professionals. Find employment ads, product list, software vendor links, exclusive stories, and Year 2000 tips.

URL: http://www.cio.com/

CNET
Learn about computing and the Internet at CNET's flagship site. This premier tech topic site features downloads, product reviews, auctions and free newsletters.

URL: http://www.cnet.com/

Computer World
IDG publication aims for IT professionals in Computer World, with news updates throughout the day, polls and forums.

URL: http://www.computerworld.com/

First Monday
First Moday is the peer-reviewed academic journal, publishing original articles about the Internet.

URL: http://www.uic.edu/htbin/cgiwrap/bin/ojs/index.php/fm/

Internet.com
From Jupiter Media, Internet.com is a source for news and information on personal technolgy, small business solutions, windows and other technology, internet resources, and IT.

URL: http://www.internet.com/

Network Computing
Network Computing provides an overview of services and contact details. Read about the company's expertise in various information technology implementations.

URL: http://www.networkcomputing.com/

Opinions from PC Magazine Columnists and Editors - John C. Dvorak
Come here to read John C. Dvorak's opinions, rants, essays, and personal viewpoints on computers and technology.

URL: http://www.pcmag.com/category2/0,2806,3574,00.asp

Tech Web
Use Tech Web for e-business management, job and resume postings, software, database links to other web resources, and find featured articles on careers for hi-tech professionals.

URL: http://www.techweb.com/

Technology Review
Technology Review is MIT's monthly magazine about technology covers practical applications and social implications.

URL: http://www.technologyreview.com/

ZD Net
Enter the every-impressive mega-media world of Ziff-Davis publishing (now from CNet Networks) and find material on jobs, services, products, investors, news, and research.

URL: http://www.zdnet.com/

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Tips, Tricks and Guides

File-extensions.org
File-extensions.org contains a large file extension library with detailed explanation of how to open, convert and backup file extension, with links to free software downloads.

URL: http://www.file-extensions.org/

Google's Short Message Service
Use Google's Short Message Service to send queries as text messages over a mobile phone or device and easily get precise answers to most questions. No links. No web pages. Just text.

URL: http://www.google.com/intl/en_us/mobile/default/sms/index.html

How Stuff Works - PCs
From the ever-popular How Stuff Works, learn about the various components of personal computers and how they work together to create a PC.

URL: http://www.howstuffworks.com/pc.htm

Lawyerware
Lawyerware is an exhaustive list of software for lawyers, non-lawyers, kids, and anyone looking to enhance their web/computer experience. Choose from the topics such as audio, education, games, internet, finance, and secondary topics such as language, business letter samples, mathmatics, fonts, image editing and hundreds more.

URL: http://www.lawyerware.com/

NetLingo.com Dictionary of Internet Terms
NetLingo.com contains thousands of definitions about the online world of business, technology. These abbreviations are used in newsgroup postings, instant messaging, cell phones, PDAs, handheld devices, Web sites, IRC, blogs, etc., anytime people use technology to communicate. Acronyms have always been an integral part of computer culture and now they are popular on the Internet to represent common phrases that people say to one another. Part of the reason they are used so much is because it's quicker and easier to type out a few letters, rather than typing out the full expression. They're also fun, but some can be naughty. NOTE: Parents may want to familiarize themselves with the acronyms and shorthands in an effort to keep their children's internet experiences positive and safe.

URL: http://www.netlingo.com/emailsh.cfm

Webopedia
Like all older-style, low-design, high-tech sites, Webopedia is packed with information as a dictionary and search engine dedicated to computer technology with browsable categories, a top 15 search terms listing and links.

URL: http://webopedia.internet.com/

What's In That Box?
If only everything were like What's In That Box?, a very helpful guide that cross-diagrams the major internal components of a typical computer, with explanations of functions.

URL: http://members.aol.com/wbox/wbox.htm

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