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These are helpful links about computer information.
  • Acronym Finder:
        The Acronym Finder is a World Wide Web (WWW) searchable database of more than 232,000
        abbreviations and acronyms about computers, technology, telecommunications, and     military acronyms
        and abbreviations.
        URL: http://www.acronymfinder.com

  • AOL Careers and Work:
        The Salary Wizard is provided at no cost to the user, and is for informational purposes     only. Also, it provides information regarding job categories, job titles and responsibilities,     job benefits, and job salary information.  It reserves the right to revise the data without     notice.
        URL: http://aolsvc.salary.aol.com

  • Bureau of Labor Statistics:
        The Bureau of Labor Statistics is the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal     Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics.
        URL: http://www.bls.gov/home.htm

  • CertCities
       Covering more than 80 IT certifications and provide the best independent editorial on the    Web, featuring news and insights for every step of the certification process - from selecting    your next certification to picking the right prep materials to advice on how to best leverage    your hard-won designations.  Also, it provides general IT technology articles and a    community environment where certified professionals can interact.
       URL: http://certcities.com/certs/other/default.asp

  • Computer User:
        Provides information about file types extensions. These extensions refer to the type of file.     This information is used by your operating system to launch an appropriate program when     you click on the filename. 
       
    URL: http://www.computeruser.com/resources/dictionary/filetypes.html

  • iTransfer:
        Wondering if your Illinois college credits would transfer to the another university or college     of your choice?  This website provides information about which course could transfer to     another university or college in Illinios in order to complete a baccalaureate degree.
        URL: http://www.itransfer.org

  • Microsoft:
        A very informational link about Microsoft products -- free downloadable software, updated 
        Microsoft book information, and available product support services.  This is also a useful 
        resource about Microsoft training & certification, online seminars and events.  
        URL: http://www.microsoft.com

  • Novell:
        A very useful link about Education-- technical training, learning zone, programs and custom 
        training. Novell also has new streamlined master CNE certification. This site also has     customer services and solutions search.   
        URL: http://www.novell.com

  • Oracle Academic Initiative:
        The Oracle Academic Initiative provides software, curriculum, training, and certification     resources to the higher education community. Their mission is to enable     colleges/universities to use these cutting-edge resources within degree programs, helping     them to effectively educate their users with  industry-relevant skills.
        URL: http://oai.oracle.com

  • Oracle:
        This website has good resources about Oracle products & the e-Business suite, Internet 
        seminars,  media and publication resources, developer training  and  customer support     services.
        URL: http://www.oracle.com

  • PCToday:
        This website provides easy access to content from all their computing publications and Web     sites -- Processor.com, SmartComputing.com, and PCToday.com.
        URL: http://www.pctoday.com

  • Webopedia:
        An online dictionary and search engine for computer and Internet technology.
        URL: http://webopedia.internet.com

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