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BotSpot: A bot, short for robot, is any piece of software that can perform tasks in an automated manner, such as shopping bots that can search the Web for the lowest price on computer scanners. This site categorizes bots by their function and provides reviews and links to the bot's developer's web site. Botspot is rounded out with FAQ, news, and lists of books and journals on bots.
http://www.botspot.com
The CDA, the Internet, and Censorship: Concerned about censorship on the World Wide Web? Check out this article regarding censorship on the Internet, and the CDA (Communications Decency Act).
http://www.news.com/SpecialFeatures/0,5,1574.html
CNET: An off-shoot from the five television programs produced by CNET. Lots of news, tips, and features on using the Internet in daily living.
http://www.cnet.com/
Everything E-Mail: Geared for the proficient e-mail user who wants to use their e-mail more productively. Includes e-mail software, locating e-mail addresses, anti-"spam" tools, and e-mail postcards to send.
http://everythingemail.net
Getting Started on the Internet: An easy and very reassuring introduction to the Internet. Excellent section will walk you through the basics of e-mail and how to set it up using Eudora.
http://www.imagescape.com/helpweb/
Internet and Computer News: This site is filled with up-to-the-minute computer news, information on new software and hardware, and programs that you can download.
http://www.news.com/?ctb.news
Internet Providers and Site Designers: Looking for a unique place to search for information? This is a (nearly) complete listing of local and regional internet providers and Web site designers.
http://www.metronet.lib.mn.us/mn/provide.html
Learn the Net: A Web-based tutorial for Internet novices and a continuing source of educational and technical assistance for all users.
http://www.learnthenet.com
MacFixit: A wealth of information on troubleshooting solutions for the Macintosh. Chosen as one of the "best of the best sites for 1998" by Yahoo!Internet Life.
http://www.macfixit.com
NetLingo: Provides definitions to hundreds of new words developed out of the Internet culture. Interesting and useful are the links embedded within the definitions to other sites that use or describe the term.
http://www.netlingo.com
Search Engine Watch: The site with something for everyone. Novice web searchers can learn the differences between search engines and metacrawlers, with tips on how to seach more efficiently. Webmasters can find out how to code their web pages in order make them more visible on search engines.
http://www.searchenginewatch.com/
Shareware.com: Browse and download shareware, freeware and demos from a huge archive. New arrivals are featured along with links to CNET reviews.
http://www.shareware.com
System Optimization Information: An award-winning site that a Magellan review described as "helpful hints about how to get every ounce of performance from your new Pentium or even old 486. There's information on benchmarks, chipsets, CPU graphic cards - all effectively presented and logically linked."
http://www.sysopt.com/
Twin Cities PC user group meeting information: Lots of meetings and classes for computer/Internet users (new and experienced). Open to the public!
http://www.tcpc.com/
U.S. Government's Chief Information Officers Council Committee on Year 2000: The U.S. government's web site that serves as a clearinghouse for information on the year 2000 computer problem. The site even has a section for children called Y2K for Kids.
http://www.itpolicy.gsa.gov/mks/yr2000/cioy2k.htm
WEBsmith: Designed for the more advanced computer user, this site is based on the bi-monthly magazine. The focus is on how to use the tools, techniques and ideas needed to develop a Web page.
http://www.ssc.com/websmith/
Whatis?: A handy guide to computer and internet terminology.
http://www.whatis.com
ZD Net: A lively and popular site full of computer-related information ranging from top shareware, computer news, product reviews to tips on using your computer.
http://www.zdnet.com

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