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You'll find plenty here!Computer newsAustralian Personal Computer In-depth reviews and commentary on the most current happenings in the Australian computer scene. Byte This Byte This is a simple, straightforward site aimed at gamesheads and those new to computing. The page contains links to some great pages, real audio samples of interview and general local computer news. CNET.COM CNET looks at the usual news-making topics but also often devotes time and space to important and current technology-related issues. IWORLD Keeping up with the Internet's rapid pace of change is easy at iWorld. The site is updated on a daily basis and keeps you up-to-date with the latest Internet tools and software. LAN Live If you run a LAN or are interested in networking then LAN Magazine Australia's LANLive provides daily network news for Australia and New Zealand. New York Times Syndicated Computer News One of the most up-to-date of all the news sites, New York Times Syndicate provides their excellent news section to dozens of newspapers worldwide. Newsbytes Another superb source of news, this one pulls news from around the world and often features stories from Australia. One of the best features is the fact that it links all news stories to relevant Web pages for those wanting extra or background information. Newslink If you want links to news, whether it be technology-related or simply general current affairs, Newslink is the site for news on the Net. They have over 1000 online newspapers on their list in every language you can imagine. PC Week Australia One of Australia's premier source of computer news, this page is constantly being updated with both local and international breaking news throughout the day. PlugIn Datamation A colourful hotch-potch of news, hot topics and fun, be sure to visit this site if you want to be in the know but don't want to be burdened by boring high-end news. TechCalendar -- Australia If you want to know about technology conferences, seminars or speeches in any part of the world, this is the place to be. TechWatch Computer news from the esteemed news magazine Time; need we say more? TechWeb These people don't call themselves the `technology supersite' for nothing. You don't only get news at this site, there are links to some of the bigger name computer publications and of pages of commentary on any topic or piece of software imaginable. ZDNet Another all-in-one site, ZDNet is the Internet arm of
Ziff-Davis Publishing whose interests include
Yahoo!. This is the central site for accessing a
number of their publications and sister sites. Aside
from links to the likes of PC Week and PC Magazine
their very well respected site is one of the most
frequented on the Net because of its reputation as
being the most up-to-date with computing news. Computer magazinesAustralian PC User If you like the magazine and monthly CD-ROM, wait till you see the Web site, which will include this Internet SuperGuide online, and constantly updated to include the latest information. Australian Personal Computer An innovative new design means that visitors to APC's site can get the most in-depth reviews and commentary on the most current happenings in the Australian computer scene. BYTE Magazine If you would like some really insightful technical reviews and coverage on cutting edge computer issues then be sure to pass by BYTE online. HotWired One of the original e-zines HotWired is the electronic version of Wired magazine; an off beat, Generation-X type magazine that won't appeal to everybody. Interactive Age Digital Delivering a well rounded coverage of anything that happens on the Internet, this site covers everything from technology and commerce to how to whip up a great Web page. Internet World Aimed at the home user, Internet World tackles lower-end issues without too much simplicity. If you are new to the Net be sure to check it out. LAN Australia If you run a LAN or are interested in networking then LAN Magazine's LANLive provides daily network news for Australia and New Zealand. PC Week Australia One of Australia's premier source of computer news, this page is constantly being updated with both local and international breaking news throughout the day. WinUser A magazine devoted entirely to Window, this site is
linked to a number of useful Windows sites and also
offers the latest software. Computer booksComputer Book Review With hundreds of computer book titles flooding the market every month CBR is a handy way to keep up with the best new titles. Keep in mind that this is an American publication and some of the books are released later in Australia if at all. But most of them offer extras for anyone with their books, plus updated software. Information SuperLibrary Claiming to have over 20,000 pages of free text, this is the online home of Macmillan publishing. There is plenty to do there, including peruse the Internet Starter Kit and download goodies from the free software library. O'Reilly & Associates These kind folks have put up there free PC, Hardware and Data Communications dictionary online, not to mention Ora.Com a slightly biased newsletter containing reviews and author interveiws. The Cobb Group Specialising in `computer tips and secrets' the Cobb Group are responsible for dozens of program specific newsletters and books. Most of their work requires a subscription fee but there are plenty of free things to be had on this page. Other books publishers' sites: Addison-Wesley Longman Coriolis Group Jamsa Press McGraw-Hill Microsoft Press New Riders Osborne Peachpit Press QUE Publishing Sams Publishing Sybex Ventana ZD Press Newsgroups:
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