Potpourri-Internet

TOOLS AND REFERENCES

Netscape - homepage
Netscape Tutorial -Using Netscape features
Netscape Browser -information and download for 7.0
Unofficial Netscape FAQ -how to delete AOL Instant Messenger and other tricks
Tips and Tricks -Netscape, Windows95 information
Plug-ins -features all the Netscape plug-ins that are currently available
Bookmark Converter -between Netscape and Internet Explorer
Acrobat Reader Tutorial -How to use Adobe's Acrobat Reader software for PDF documents
HotSyte -the JavaScript connection, resources, tutorials, examples, editorials, and more
Cut-N-Paste JavaScript -many scripts, monthly newsletter, online how-to book
JavaWorld -IDG's magazine for the Java community
Java Home Page -multimedia browser and links to applets
Java WebSpigots -many java applets and tutorials
Addicted to Animated Gifs -using animated gifs on your web page, gif89a + Netscape 2.x
Lynda's Homegurrlpage -web page designing, web safe colors, and more
META tagging for Search Engines -indepth report on tags and use of keywords, create your own online with META Tag Builder
Meta Medic -test meta tags for search engine compatability
Browsers.com -web browsers downloads, reviews, tips, and more
BrowserWatch -latest information on WWW browsers and links to get current browser software
BrowserSpy -helpful information about your current browser
Search Engine Watch -guides, facts, status reports, resources, and more
HTML ASCII -complete ASCII table for HTML, for special characters and spacing in Web pages
Special HTML Characters -table of numeric and descriptive codes
HTML Tag List -reference for all known tags and browser specific extensions, tips and tricks, resources
GIF Animation -PC utilities for animated gifs on the Web
GIF Wizard -online decoding of GIF 87 or GIF 89 files, show color palette, display each frame of a GIF 89 animation, remove unused colors
Copyright Website -fair use information and other issues about copyrighted material
Online Advertising -effectiveness of online advertising, methodology and conclusions
FNwire -business and technology news satire
ARIN -American Registery of Internet Numbers, fine out who owns the site, by using the dns numbers
AllWhois -find any domain name information in the world, ever wonder where a company is located or other facts about it?
Mail Washer -small app for looking at the subject title and sender before opening your email and deleting suspected mail
Veripost/Email -service that forwards email when you switch to a new email address
Switch Email -free email forwarding without having to keep an account with the old ISP
NoAds -free application for stopping web popup ads, configurable
OneList -listing of 100's of mailing-lists topics you can sign-up for
HTML for Everyone -the basics of creating your own homepage, great get-started guide and html help
HTML 3.2 Features -brief summary of new specs for HTML
HTML Specification/Browser Support -tag history for different versions of browsers
WebMaster's Notebook -key resource for Webmasters..links, seminars, tools, online magazine, events, technology, and more
Web Developers Virtual Library -creating webpages, tips and tricks, java, graphics, software, references and more
Internet World Daily -what's happening on the net, trends, tips and tricks, reviews and more
Andover News Network -daily news of internet and technology happenings, including Internet Traffic Report
404 Research Lab -dedicated to the Web's most famous error, "404 File Not Found"
404 Lounge -the anteroom of the most beautiful '404' pages on the Internet
Filetrader -internet basics, ftp, IRC, viruses, newsgroups, www and more
HTML Reference Manual -Thorough documentation of HTML
Index of HTML Tags -index and cross-reference of HTML tags
Compendium of HTML Elements -excellent source for current HTML tags
Web Developers Virtual Library -creating webpages, tips and tricks, java, graphics, software, references and a lot more
Web Site Garage -tune up your website for free
ColorMix -interpolate 2 or 3 browser-safe colors and make over 10 million colors without dithering effects, download the swatch..must use latest NS or IE browser
Unplugged -the bare-bones shebang about Netscape plug-ins
Dynamic Link Library -Large collection of tools and information for navigating the Internet
Whatis.com -cross-referenced internet glossary
Internet Help Desk -troubleshooting information for e-mail and internet connectivity
Internet Law Page -laws and regulations of interest to system administrators, webmasters, and content designers
Crecendo -if you have a soundcard this is a must have music player for the internet
iWORLD -internet news and resources from Meckler
Netbabbler -create and host your own web forums for free, no server or cgi requirements
Netdictionary -reference guide to technical, cultural, and humorous terms related to the Internet
DaliWorld -a virtual ocean of artificial life, interactive screensaver of many swimming ocean fish that travel from one computer to another around the globe
Devhead -webasics, designing, webmasters, news, gif animations, and more
MediaBuilder -large image library, tips and tricks, applications, and designing for webpages
AA Webreference -html reference information, web site creation, excellent sources
Webmaster Reference Library -comprehensive reference for HTML authors and webmasters
Wacky HTML -Web Developer's Journal, NCT Web Magazine, book reviews, discussion groups, and more, "the HTML your mother never told you about"
Builder.com -website builders, news, tips & tricks, and more
Yale Web Style Guide -manual for the design of web pages and sites
Guide to Search Engines -tips, news, summaries of major search engines and how they work
Search Engine Forums -forums on using various search engines
SquareOne Technology -a good beginners guide to the internet
David Siegel's Home Page -Tips on homepage construction using Netscape extentions...a fresh approach in design!
Creating Killer Web Sites -companion site to David Siegels new book, designing tips, tricks, downloads
Project Cool Developer Zone -tutorials + references on HTML
Microsoft Site Builder -useful information on building webpages, plus lots of free software available for registering
reallybig.com -complete resources for all webpage builders
NetMechanic -link testing and HTML validation
Doctor HTML -submit your webpages for structural analysis
XML Pitstop -tools, tutorials, examples, and more
Netiquette -does and don'ts of online communication
Harley's Master List of Usenet Newsgroups -huge list of newsgroups on about any subject you can think of, find the ones that interest you here
StatMarket -internet statistics of data on browsers, OS's, search engines, and more
Ask Doctor Web -a great site for webpage designers
ThirdAge -online lingo, emoticons:-) and abbreviations, definitions
Unipress -go to WEBLINT and analysis HTML documents from any source...just enter the URL
SPAM Combat -many different tools to trace sources of SPAM
Clueless Mailers -the latest ugly trend in spamming
Privacy Net -see what information "cookies" gather about your computer and surfing habits
Security Portal -security on the net, latest news, filters, viruses, articles, more
VirusList -encyclopedia of known computer viruses, computer hoaxes, current
HoaxBusters -internet hoaxes, viruses, chain letters, myths, and more
HouseCall -free online virus scanner that checks your computer while you are online
IRC Help -comprehensive list of help files for Internet Relay Chat (IRC)
AOL, Netscape & You -how to setup Netscape as your browser for users of America OnLine
Curt's High Speed Modem FAQ -lots of useful information on using high speed modems (28.8 baud)
Bandwidth Speed Test -check your internet connection speed by clicking on this link!
Modem Speed Test Page -measures how long it takes to load a test page and display in your browser, shows data transfer rate
Guide to Data Communications -FAQ on modems, overruns and setups
Cable Modem Help -answers for cable modem users
Cable Modem -helpful information, broadband sites, message board, and more
Navas Cable Modem/DSL Tuning Guide -a must have link for Cable and DSL modem users
ISDN -faqs on ISDN high speed digital connections
Cable Modems and xDSL Resources -tweaks, patches, security, networking and much more!
Cable Modems vs xDSL -informative article on the pros and cons of each from Salon magazine
ADSL Resources Guide -information about Digital Subscriber Lines and how they work
2Wire.com -ADSL (Asymetrical Digital Subscriber Line) information simplified
Firewalls -questions and answers about firewall protection
Home PC Firewall Guide -protect your PC, reviews and solutions
ZoneLabs -free firewall, Zone Alert, essential protection for DSL/Cable modems
x2 -news from US Robotics about modem that achieves up to 56Kbps over standard analog phone lines, breaking the 28.8K barrier
56K.com -resources and latest news about 56k modem technology, and more
V.90 -new 56K modem standard, latest information
Stroud's Consummate Winsock Apps -a lot of downloadable software for your Internet needs
TIA & Trumpet Winsock -references on Trumpet Winsock and setup information
Ultimate Collection of Winsock Software -TUCOWS, latest software for your Internet connection
iPing -free reminder services
The List -Internet service providers around the world
Slashdot -news for nerds
PEACEFIRE -how to disable your blocking software, internet censorship, and more
Netsurfer Digest -weekly picks of interesting sites
fem mass -personal homepages of female masses, the art of the personal homepage, more
Net Slaves -real-life horror stories of working the web
WWW User Survey -Georgia Tech's yearly survey of internet usage, browsers, and technical data, great resource for info
Internet Traffic Report -monitors the flow of data around the world every hour
Inktomi Webmap -over 1 billion documents on the the web and other interesting web facts
Cyber-Geography -more than you have always wanted to know about internet stats worldwide, articles, surveys, and more
itList -online bookmark manager, your own bookmarks online when you are away from your computer
c|net -totally Internet related information and resources
NewsLinx -daily news of Web related topics and computing
Computer Telephony -how to make long distance calls over the internet
Query Page - finding mailing list messages by topic for the HTML Writers Guild
WebWeek -MecklerWeb's weekly industry news
Web Times International -daily 24 hour listing of live audio and video on the Internet
ACTIVEX -the way to find downloadable ActiveX controls on the internet
Dynamic HTML Zone -articles, tutorials, resources, and more
WebCo. -web creation resources, images, links, cgi scripts, etc
WWW Authoring Information -info for writing homepages
WWW & Internet Manuals -everything you've wanted to know about the WWW. Links to huge amount of information
Web Review -how to for building better websites
Personal Postcards -if you have a website you can let others send postcards from your site with this non-cgi generator
InfoSpace -comphrensive directory of who's on the net
Internet Gaming Zone -multi-player games on the internet for free...Bridge, Hearts, Spades, Chess, Checkers, Go, and others
The Bingo Zone -play Bingo online for free, win cash

SPECIAL REPORT Netscape 6.0 Browser Considerations Much of this is for Webmasters who are interested in the technicial aspects and production of webpages for a new standard that will effect how HTML code is written. Here you will find links to sites that help in writing for this new standard. I will continue to add new links to this report as I find them.
Netscape 6.0 Report

BACKGROUND TOOLS

Color Specifier for Netscape -create color backgrounds for Netscape, hex and RGB numbers shown
Colour Selector Page -nice layout for selecting colors for background and text
Super Color Chart -216 web color charts, RGB to HEX converters, text size testing, very nice color coding tool for HTML
Over the Rainbow -web graphics, clipart, icons, backgrounds, and more
Pattern Land! -Background patterns for Netscape
Textures for HTML 3.0 -large assortment of background textures
Julianne's Background Textures -More background textures for your selection
The Background Sampler -Netscape samples of many backgrounds for Netscape
Right Mouse Button -collection of excellent images, backgrounds, animations, sounds, and much more

CLIPART/ICONS/DOTS/LINES/ETC

WebFX -web-based graphics effects generator
Pixelsight -interactive site lets you create custom icons, symbols and buttons for use in WEB design
Animations and More -flags, bullets, and other web morsels for your homepage
What Spins -some very nice animated world globes
Web Clipart -links to many excellent clipart sites
Animated Flags -from around the world, US, and Canadian Provinces
Elated Web Design -great site for all webpage graphics, good links
Andy's Art Attack -clipart and help for homepage designing
Free Graphics -links to the best on the web
FlamingText -tools for web graphics & animations
4YEO -webpage graphics, fonts
Victorian Elegance -web graphics & design sets

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