Internet Programming
(Realms: 9)
Dozens of operating systems, dozens of platforms, and millions of computers all over the world. And they all have to be able to talk to each other. That's one accurate series of commercials. How do they do it? How do you find the protocols, RFCs, languages and specs needed to make your application work with everything else in the world? A daunting task our
guides have chosen to take on... Look here for the real scoop on the code that makes it all happen.
Internet Resources
(Realms: 9)
The hardest thing for Internet users to understand is the Internet.
Alphabet soup is good in a bowl, but it's not so helpful on screen. Advice from people who know what they're doing always seems to assume that you do, too. And your kids? Forget it.
Where do you find the resources that can make it all understandable to a mere computing mortal? Right here. Along with the tools and tutorials to get you right up there with your kids in the computer-savvy world.
Well, almost. But at least you won't sound so clueless.
MultiMedia
(Realms: 4)
It sings! It dances! It crawls on its belly like a reptile! Well, okay. It doesn't crawl on its belly. But it does sing and dance and tell good jokes. (And bad ones.) It can educate, update, entertain and sell. It can give directions, answer questions, and provide virtually any type of information. On demand, and without expecting a paycheck. Is it any wonder that multimedia is one of the biggest buzzwords of the past few years? When it's done right, it's one of the most powerful communications tools available. Information on doing it right is what our
guides have put together for you in this section. Point, click, and learn.
Freebies on the Web
Welcome to the Great Freebie Chase.
The Internet and "free" seem to go together in many people's minds. That's not surprising, given the low cost of reaching millions of people. But where do you find the really good stuff?
Right here. Let the hunt begin!
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Search Engines
(Realms: 1)
Seek, and ye shall find. But can you find what you actually wanted? That depends on where (and how) you look. Some search engines have... "unusual" ways that you have to phrase your questions. Others are strictly for specific types of sites. And still others aren't really search engines at all. Our
guides have pooled their best resources to help you find what you want, instead of having to sort through whatever the engines decide to dish up. That is, if you can't find it here first...
Servers
To you, they're computers. To the keyboard cowboys that make this whole thing run, they're servers. The machines that deliver up the files you want, instantly, from anywhere in the world.
The most rapid of transits.
Each platform and machine has strengths and weaknesses that you need to understand to choose the perfect one for your needs. And little tricks and techniques that will help you to make them really hum.
For the real scoop on the server of your dreams, just click here. Operators are standing by...
Web Site Design
(Realms: 3)
Web sites are like cars. The look gets attention, but it's what's under the hood that gets you where you want to go.
Designers have to balance both issues ("look and feel" as well as results) if they want to keep their clients. This means knowing things from which font is easiest to read to what percentage of browsers have which plug-ins, and all manner of statistics. Then they have to know the technology to make these things work. All while keeping the creative muse satisfied.
Where do you get the information you need without spending your whole day doing the research. Right... Here.
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