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Internet is making waves and bringing sweeping changes in each
and every field. In our field too, it is bringing lot of changes in our work environment.
Following links provide information about internet, search engines, web technology, webpage
resources etc. Please go through the links provided on each of these for further details.
Earlier, we provided some of these links as a part of internet resources and library technology.
Domain Registration:
Please note that the registration rates mentioned below against the name
of each Registrar may vary in due course as Registrar's keep on changing their rates on regular basis.
Most of the sites mentioned below except NCST register Top Level Domains [TLD's].
Directory
India
International
Internet:
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BareBones 101: A Basic Tutorial on Searching the Web
It is an excellent tutorial, which talks about using different search engines, meta search
engines, evaluation of webpages, etc.
- BCK2SKOL Lessons: A Class on the Net for Librarians with Little or No Net Experience
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ICyouSee: A guide to the World Wide Web
ICYouSee, a self-guided World Wide Web tour and training page.
- Internet Archive
- Internet Domain Survey
- Internet FAQ Consortium
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Internet Fraud
Gives information about internet fraud, types of frauds, what U.S. Department of Justice is
doing about it and links to similar sites.
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Internet Statistics: Growth and usage of the web and the internet
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Internet Tutorials
- Learnthenet.com: An internet guide and tutorial
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Livinginternet.com
- Nethistory.info
Nethistory is the premier resource centre for Internet
history, including all the applications and platforms that came together to create the early
Internet - protocols, personal computers, email, world wide web, networks, and much more!
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NUA Internet Surveys
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Thefreesite.com
It lists and reviews of all the best freebies that are available on the Net
Learning on the Web:
Search Engines on the Web:
GENERAL SEARCH ENGINES:
META SEARCH ENGINES:
- Altaseek.com
Country specific search of few countries is possible and provides option to select
search engines.
- C4.com
It searches large number of search engines and directories. You
can search either by entering 'Keyword' OR 'Phrase' OR by asking 'Question'.
- Dogpile.com
It search 20+ search engines and retrieve results separately.
Also provides custom search options.
- Fossick.com MetaSearch
It offers as they claim, one of the most intelligent and
advanced meta search engines available on the net today. FMS provides fast searches of the
entire Net, or country-specific searches for more than 32 individual countries. Currently listed
engines include Altavista, Excite, Infoseek, HotBot, Lycos, NorthernLight and Webcrawler.
- Genieknows.com
Searches 26 search engines at a time to give consolidated results on
any topic of search
- ixquick.com
About fourteen Web searching databases are searched by this meta
search engine, including: AltaVista, Fast Search, Excite, HotBot, Infoseek, MSN, and Yahoo. It is
also available in other important European languages.
- Metracrawler.com
Searches different search engines to give consolidated results.
- Metamonster.com
MetaMonster is a new type of meta platform which enables you to search 519 search engines
at once. And it speaks 23 languages.
- Profusion.com
Right now in beta version, searches maximum number of search
engines to give results. Provides facility to e-mail or print search results and search alert
service. Subject directory is also included.
- Researchville.com
Lets you choose a search engine or several search engines to
get the desired results.
- Searchturtle.com
Searches different search engines to give results. Provides option
to make county specific searches. There is a provision of buttons to move around search
results and websites. Latest news info also been provided on the site.
SUBJECT SPEICIFIC SEARCH ENGINES:
- Thedancenet.com
It is a search engine devoted to all kinds of dance from
African Dancing to Zydeco Dancing
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Entrez cross-database Search Engine
It is a cross database search engine for Life sciences developed
National Center for Biotechnology Information, NLM, USA.
- Ipsearchengine.com
IPSearchEngine is a single-source collection of the most important
intellectual property research databases available.
- Sciencesearch.com
Known as Scirus, an Internet search tool developed specifically for finding
scientific information. It has been brouhgt out by Elsevier Science Inc.
SPECILISED SEARCH ENGINES:
- Completeplanet.com
It offers searchable access to thousands of databases on the so called
Deep Web.
- infomine.com
Offers searchable access to different databases.
- Invisibleweb.com
It is a directory of over 10,000 databases. Offers the option to search for
the database of choice.
- Subject Directory of
Search Engines
Lists searchable databases of search engines based on topic.
- Webdata.com
It is a collection of searchable databases on the Web organized
into topics
Webhosting Services [Free]:
Directories
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Clickherefree.com
It is a searchable directory of free webhosts, webmaster tools
and ISP's.
- Freewebhosts
It lists of over 500 free webhosts/servers also free virtual
diskdrives and cheap domain hosting for all of webhosting needs.
- Freewebspace.net
It is a searchable guide to free webspace providers. To find a
free webhost, use the simple search or the advanced search facility.
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Netdepot Directory of Freewebspace
It is also a searchable directory of free webhosts.
Important Webhosting Service Providers
- 0catch.com
Zerocatch offers 250/100MB space to host a website with ads along
with FTP, free site promotion, front page extensions, statistics etc. Also hosts domain for free.
- 1freespace.com
Freespace provides 50MB space to host a website with ads along with
add-ons like guest book, search engine submissions, form e-mail, site building utitlities etc.
- 50mgs.com
50megs provides up to 100MB space to host a website with ads along
with utilities like e-mail, FTP, site builder, search engine submissions, etc. Also hosts domain
for free.
- 100mgsfree.com
As its name suggest, it provides 100MB space to host a website with ads.
Add-ons include FTP/Web based uploads, form mail, forum, guest book etc.
- Esmartstart.com
It offers 100MB space to host a website with ads along with add-ons,
which include FTP, submission to 15 top search engines, web based e-mail account, webmaster tools,
etc.
- Geocities.com
Geocities is a part of Yahoo service. It provides 15MB space to
host a website with ads. It does not allow CGI interface. One can use their Yahoo e-mail ID to
login and start building website. It also provides some tools, which help in building the site.
- Netcolony.com
It offers 100MB space to host a website with ads and add-ons like
site builder, messege board, templates, guest book etc.
- Netfirms.com
It offers 25MB space to host a website with ads for small business.
Additions include CGI interface, free domain hosting, FTP, e-mail etc.
- Prohosting.com
Provides 50MB space with ads to host a website. Allows CGI/SSI
interface and gives one FTP account and site building utility.
- Topcities.com
It offers 150MB space to host a website. Add-ons include FTP,
submission to search engines, guest book, messege board etc. Reserve the right to put ads on
member pages.
- Tripod.com
It provides 50MB space to host a website with ads. It allows CGI
interface to site. It also provides various tools and add-ons for developing website.
- Xoasis.com
Offers 20MB space to host a website with ads and FTP, full CGI/PHP
capability, web statistics, member-bin capability etc.
Webhosting Services [Priced]:
Please note that the webhosting rates mentioned below against the name
of each Service provider may vary in due course as they keep on changing their rates on regular basis.
Directory
- Cnet.com webservices
Provides information regarding different hosts, features of hosting,
plans and also price comparision is possible.
- Hostindex.com
Lists important webhosts and also gives comparative analysis of
their hosting features like server, e-mail accounts, ftp, etc.
- Hostspot.com
A very good comparative analysis of hosts can be done using their
comparative chart. Which includes price, space in MB, bandwidth, setup fees, etc.
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Webhostingstuff.com
It is a directory of web hosting services. Over 5,894 hosting
plans listed in 9 web hosting categories
India
- Cybersitesindia.com
Host sites both on Linux and Windows platforms. They also undertake
domain registration and web development activities.
- Net4domains.com
Net4domains hosts sites on Linux/Unix/Windows NT platforms. Thier
package starts from Rs.850 per year with 2MB space plus 10 e-mails. They also undertake domain
registration and webdevelopment.
- Pugmarks.net
Pugmarks hosts sites on Linux/Unix/Windows platforms. Their starter
plan is at Rs.3,999 per year with 25 MB space, 10 POP e-mails, 250 MB dataflow, etc. They also
undertake domain registration.
- Signdomains.com
Hosts sites on Linux and Windows NT platforms. Plan starts at Rs.2999/-
for Linux with 10MB space and Rs.1899 for Windows NT with same 10 MB space plus there are other
charges if one needs RDBMS backend services. The prices are valid only for India and Nepal. They
also undertake domain registration and web development.
International
- Aplus.net
Offers webhosting in different levels. Starter plan is at US $ 9.95
per month plus US $ 40.00 set up fee, which includes 500 MB space, unlimited bandwidth, 5 e-mails,
etc. It also includes free domain registration.
- Bargainhost.co.uk
Webhosting is done with PHP and MySql at the backend. Their plan
starts at UK Pound Sterling 12.99 per year with 35MB space, unlimited bandwidth, one POP e-mail,
etc. Orders are accepted for minimum period of 2 years.
- Dellhost.com
Dell hosts sites on both Linux and Windows platform. Starter plan
is at US $ 17.95 per month and US $ 40.00 setup fee. Which covers 50 MB space, 5GB data transfer per month,
5 e-mail accounts, etc.
- iminbudget.com
They host sites on Linux platform. Starter plan is at US $ 19.95
per annum, which inludes 25 MB space, 800 MB bandwidth per month, 5 e-mails, etc.
- ipowerweb.com
Offers webhosting at US $ 7.95 per month, which includes 150MB
space, 50 e-mails, CGI-Bin access, etc. This package also includes free domain registration.
- Portalnd Communications
Hosts sites with PHP and MYSQL at the backend. Plan starts at
UK Pound sterling 11.95 per annum, which provides 25MB space, 250 MB bandwidth per month, ftp,
etc.
- Readyhosting.com
Offers one plan at US $ 99.00 per annum, which includes 500 MB space,
unlimited bandwidth, unlimited e-mail, free domain registration, ftp, etc.
- Superb.net
Webhosting starts at US $ 9.00 per month with US $ 25.00 set up
fee. Features include 50 MB space, 5 e-mails, 2 GB bandwidth per month, etc. They host sites on Linux
and Windows servers.
- Velocitynet.net
Offer economy package at US $ 3.85 per month, which includes 10 MB
space, free set up, 1 GB bandwidth per month, cgi-bin, etc.
- Zerosetup.com
Their starter webhosting plan is at US $ 3.84 per month. Plan
includes 40 MB space, 1000 MB bandwidth per month, 5 e-mails, etc. Hosting is done on
Windows, Linux and Free BSD platforms.
Webpage Graphics:
Webpage Resources:
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Allaboutyourownwebsite.com
This site provides commonsensical, overviews of design, requirements analysis, domain name and host selection, development,
promotion, and management
- Annabella's HTML Help
A very good tutorial on HTML.
- Anybrowser
Here you can check your site for browsers compatability and also
know how to promote the site.
- Beginner's Web Glossary
- Color Swatches (Background color codes) for the web pages
- Common Gateway Interface (CGI) resource index
- Dynamicdrive.com [DHTML]
- Freesitetools.com: Webmasters
Directory
Free webmaster tools to help build, promote and maintain
websites. 1000+ free webmaster tools
- Guide to
webdesign prices
Helps to indentify local and international webdesigners and their
prices.
- HTML
Code Tutorial
Provides helpful and complete guide for creating web pages
anywhere. Special emphasis has been given to tutorials on frames and on forms.
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HTMLgoodies.com
- HTML Kit
HTML-Kit is a full-featured, highly customizable development
environment (Software) that can be used to create, edit, validate, preview and publish web
pages and scripts.
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Library Clipart
Excellent collection of library related graphics available
for FREE of cost.
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Library Terms That Users Understand
This site is intended to help library web developers decide
how to label key resources and services in such a way that most users can understand them
well enough to make productive choices.
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Library Web Manager's Reference Center
Lists resources to be of possible use to library Web managers.
- Library Webmasters Toolkit
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NYPL Online Style Guide
This Style Guide for the Branch Libraries of the New York
Public Library explains the markup and design requirements for all Branch Libraries web
projects, along with various standards and best practices. The same can be used for developing
other libraries web project too.
- Pageresource.com: The webdesign resources
- Pagetutor.com
Find all sorts of HTML, Javascript and web authoring tutorials, from
absolute beginner stuff to more advanced material.
- Projectcool.com
A network of websites sharing the common belief that anyone can make a great website if given knowledge, guidance and inspiration. With this goal it gives tutorials for every skill level from the beginner to the experienced designer
- Research-Based Webdesign and
Usability Guidelines
Provides excellent guidelines for webdesign and usability.
- Resources to build and grow website
- Webmasters Toolkit
Provides access to good collection of webmaster tools.
- Web Page Design for Designers
As the name implies, WPDFD is a site about designing for the
World Wide Web, with a particular emphasis on graphic design and content rather than on technology.
- Web Page Evaluation Tool: Bobby 3.1.1
Bobby is a web-based tool that analyzes web pages for their accessibility to people with disabilities. CAST offers Bobby as a free public service in order to further its mission to expand opportunities for people with disabilities through the innovative uses of computer technology.
- Website Promotion Tutorial
It contains a free step-by-step website promotion tutorial that also serves as a "User's Guide" to the
site. This tutorial is split into three phases that each have two, three or four steps starting
from how to submit your site to directories, Yahoo and other search engines.
- Websitetips.com
Websitetips.com, an educational web resource, provides extensive tutorials, articles, tips, information and
resources to build or improve your website presence.
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Web Style Guide, 2nd Ed
This book is for all those, who wish to publish durable content on the
Web. Provides very good detailed guidelines for designing a website.
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Writing HTML
It is a tutorial for creating web pages.
- WWW Help Page
This page provides links to some of the excellent resources available on the Web regarding the creation of websites. It's not intended to be a comprehensive list. Instead, this page lists some of the best resources for the major areas of Web page design.
- ZDNet Developer
ZDNet developer or DevHead, part of the vast ZDNet Web site, is a comprehensive resource for budding web designers. The information is devided in to four topic areas: coding, design, backend and resources.
Web Technology:
 Web Indexing bibliographic and fulltext data
- freeWAIS
freeWAIS is a text retrieval system based on the vector space model. freeWAIS-sf is an extension of freeWAIS,
developed at the computer science department of the University of Dortmund. sf means structured fields and indicates the
main improvement of freeWAIS-sf.
- Isearch
Isearch is a software system for searching though large amounts of text
- JavaISIS (3.0)
JAVAISIS is a multilingual TCP/IP client-server suite for CDS/ISIS data
bases. The package consists of two distinct software viz. Client interface and Server. Supports
most of the platforms.
- Managing Gigabytes (MG)
The MG (Managing Gigabytes) system is a collection of programs
which comprise a full-text retrieval system
- WWWISIS
WWWISIS is a system specially designed to act as server for ISIS data bases in
Internet or Intranet World Wide Web client/server environment. It is part of the ISIS software
family.
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