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Computer Articles


CNET : the Computer Network Opens in new window
  • News and info on technology, trends, enterprise business, web building, etc.
  • Product reviews, prices, free downloads, etc.

Information Technology Research and Analysis — Bitpipe Opens in new window
  • Free registration is required to view articles.

Information Technology Trends and IT's Role in Business — CIO.com Opens in new window
  • News, how-to, advice, opinion, research, career info, etc.

Network World Fusion Magazine Articles 1995-present Opens in new window
 



Computer Reference


Computer Science Study Guides — Sparknotes Opens in new window
  • Brief lessons and problems (with solutions) on C++, arrays, pointers, trees, recursion, etc.
  • Free membership is required for complete access to the guides.
  • Great for high school level and above

Computer and Other Science Information from U.S. Agencies — Science.gov Opens in new window
 



Computing History


Apple II History Opens in new window
  • Detailed history of Apple personal computers from the beginning of microcomputing to the Apple II GS, including the history of Apple DOS, programming languages and AppleWorks

ENIAC Computer Development and John W. Mauchly Opens in new window
  • Online exhibition on the development in the 1940s of the ENIAC, which laid the foundations for the modern electronic computing industry

Hewlett-Packard Calculators Museum : mostly calculators introduced 1968-1986 Opens in new window
  • Includes a history of calculating machines and slide rules, and a Hewlett-Packard timeline

IBM 350 RAMAC Disk File, San José 1956 Opens in new window
  • Information on the San José landmark for the world's first computer storage device with random access to large volumes of data

Personal Computing History Collection — Digibarn Computer Museum Opens in new window
 

Semiconductor Industry History and Development — Chip History Center Opens in new window
 

Virtual Museum of Computing Opens in new window
  • Directory of sites on the history of computing and the Internet along with online computer-based exhibits
  • Tip: You may search through this long page by keyword using your browser's Edit>Find (CTRL-F) feature.


This page last updated October 08, 2009 by Web Team

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