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Information Technology: Web Sites

Annoyances.org - An online guide to features of Microsoft Windows and how to deal with them.
Computer History Museum - The museum's web site contains over 2,000 pages and thousands of images.
Webopedia - Dictionary of computer and internet technology designed for a lay audience.
Whatis? Dictionary of computing acronyms and terms.

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Artificial Intelligence

AITopics- A dynamic library of introductory information on artificial intelligence designed for a lay audience. Sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI).

AI in the News - Artificial Intelligence news for a lay audience. Sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI).

Association for Uncertainty in Artificial Intelligence - Sponsors of annual Conference on Uncertainty in Artificial Intelligence.

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Information Systems

America's Network White Papers, Information Storage and Retrieval Systems - Full text of white papers on information systems from America's Network, free registration required.

Association for Information Systems - Global organization for academics specializing in information systems.

Information Systems Audit and Control Association Foundation (ISACA) - Focuses on IT governance, control, and assurance.

Information Systems Audit and Control Association and Foundation: Standards - Standards information from the ISACA Standards Board.

ISWorld Net - Resources related to information systems technology for information systems academics and practitioners. From the Association for Information Systems.

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Java

Certification - Java Technology - Information on training and certification from Sun Microsystems.

James Gosling On the Java Road - Blog from Java's creator.

Java Language Environment - A white paper by James Gosling (creator of Java) and Henry McGilton

Java Technology - Java info, free downloads, forums for programmers, etc., from Sun Microsystems. Some resources require registration.

Java Tutorial

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Project Management

Engineering Project Management Forum - The mission of the EPMF is to develop and promote the practice of Professional Project Management of all engineering disciplines, so as to enable and enhance the application and excellence of engineering skills

Project Management Book List - Project management catalog from the American Management Association.

Project Management Institute (PMI) - A professional organization serving project managers in all industries. Offers certifications (PMP, CAPM).

Software Project Management Resources - Resources compiled by R.S. Pressman & Associates.

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Software Development

Free Software Foundation - A non-profit organization promoting the idea that " people should be free to use software in all the ways that are socially useful." Site includes statements of philosophy, distinctions between "free" and "open source," and the limitations of proprietary software, as well as a Free Software Directory.

Open Source Initiative (OSI) - A nonprofit corporation dedicated to managing and promoting the Open Source Definition for the good of the community, specifically through the OSI certification mark and program.

Programmers' Heaven - An online reference for programmers with information on programming languages, platforms, applications, and Web development.

Software Development Online - Trade publication for the software development industry. Free registration required for online access to all content.

Software Diagnostics & Conformance Testing Division, ITL, NIST - Develops software testing tools and methods that improve quality, conformance to standards and correctness; also involved in standards development.

The Source for Developers - Sun Microsystems' site for software developers.

Wiki Wiki Web - A web based, searchable database focusing on software development. Site's content is collaboratively produced by its users.

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Telecommunications

America's Network White Paper Library - Provides senior and medium managers in the telecoms, cellular and Internet industries with guidance on all aspects of their jobs. Free registration required to retrieve full text of documents.

National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) - "The Executive Branch's principal voice on domestic and international telecommunications and information technology issues." Offers information on regulatory and technological developments.

Telecommunications Industry Association - A nonprofit trade association serving the communications and information technology industry.

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Web Development

Search Engine Watch - Tips and info on web searching, analysis of the search engine industry. Offers help to site owners trying to improve retrieval of their site in searches. Created by Danny Sullivan, an internet consultant and journalist who continues to maintain the site for internet.com.

Sitepoint - Resources for web developers, including articles, tutorials, and forums, and blogs. SitePoint is a commercial publisher of web development books and other materials.

Vincent Flanders' Web Pages that Suck - Learn the lessons of web design through examples of bad web design in action.

W3Schools Online Web Tutorials - Fee Web-building tutorials covering topics from basic HTML and XHTML to advanced XML, SQL, Database, Multimedia and WAP.

Watchfire WebXACT - Test web pages for quality, accessibility, and privacy.

Webmonkey: The Developer's Resource - Resources for beginners, builders, and masters.

Web Page Development Best Practices - Web standards from Apples Safari development team.

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Women in IT

Association for Women in Computing - Nonprofit professional organization dedicated to the advancement of women in the technology fields. Events calendar, articles on a variety of topics.

Association for Women in Science (AWIS) - AWIS is dedicated to achieving equity and full participation for women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology.
AWIS - Heart of Illinois Chapter

Center for Women and Information Technology - Intended to encourage women and girls to prepare for careers and become leaders in information technology.

Information Technology and Women's Lives - A searchable bibliography of sources on information technology and women's lives.

Institute for Women and Technology - Advanced research, development, advocacy and action organization seeking to catalyze R&D initiatives throughout industry, academia, government and the non-profit sector that fully engage women in all phases of their work.

Girls Go Tech, Computer Programmer - Girl Scout site promoting technology careers and training for girls.

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