Keeping on the WebTrack -- Staying Equipped

Need some software? Look here for info about browsers, Web Authoring tools, and multi-topic sites

Web Browsers

Netscape Communicator and Navigator News URL: http://home.netscape.com/browsers/index.html	Beginner
Comments: If you're a Netscape user, this is the place to find out the latest info on one of the most popular web browsers on the market. You can also download the latest versions of Communicator or Navigator for free.

Microsoft Internet Explorer URL: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.htm	Beginner
Comments: If you're a Microsoft fan, here is the definitive site for all the latest developments with Internet Explorer. Most of the site s articles, but you can also download the software for free too.

Opera Browsing Software URL: http://www.operasoftware.com/	Intermediate
Comments: If you don't like Netscape or Internet Explorer, try this fully Web-compatible software; It's free the first 30 days.

Browser Watch URL: http://browserwatch.internet.com/	Beginner
Comments: Keep up with the latest in browser news; follow links to download the latest plug-ins; check statistics on browser usage (of Browser Watch). Link to magazines and keep up with internet conferences.

Web Authoring Tools

PC:Magazine Web Authoring Tools URL: http://www.zdnet.com/pcmag/features/htmlauthor/_open.htm	Beginner
Comments: The site has detailed and critical reviews about the new web authoring tools available in the market. If you decide to buy a webauthoring software, this is a must see site. Before you spend big bucks on the expensive webauthoring tools, it will be hel pful to know some of the features, advantages and disadvantages of the new high-tech webauthoring softwares.

MapEdit from Boutell.com URL: http://www.boutell.com/mapedit/	Beginner
Comments: Easy to learn and use. Download an evaluation copy good for 30 days. Registration costs $25 and can be done online or by phone, fax or mail. Nonprofit organizations and educational institutions (not private individuals) can receive free registration by mail. Have questions? Visit the MapEdit FAQ.

Yahoo's list of imagemap software URL: http://dir.yahoo.com/Computers_and_Internet/Internet/World_Wide_Web/Imagemaps/Software/	Beginner
Comments: A list of downloadable imagemap software

Yahoo's list of imagemap software reviews URL: http://dir.yahoo.com/Computers_and_Internet/Software/Reviews /Titles/Internet/Web_Authoring_Tools/Image_Map_Editors/	Beginner
Comments: Check out the different image map programs before you buy!

Allaire's Cold Fusion URL: http://www.allaire.com/products/coldfusion/index.cfm	Advanced
Comments: "Superb HTML editing and database connectivity functions, combined with an improved application server."

Multi-topic sites

Internet User URL: http://www.zdnet.com/products/filter/guide/0,7267,1500102,00.html	Intermediate
Comments: This is a wonderful and very in-depth site with a large variety of subjects. Included on this site is a search tool to find what you are looking for, a signup for a free newsletter sent via email, web development tools, HTML validators, and much more. A bit busy and confusing at first, but extremely informative.

The Alertbox: Current Issues in Web Usability URL: http://www.useit.com/alertbox	Intermediate
Comments: The site is a bi-weekly column dealing with the most recent issues in the website development. It is a very good source of staying in touch with the new developments in the web technology and at the same time discusses the guidelines for webdevelopmen t and the incoporation of new technology into new sites.

Web Clinics URL: http://www.oit.umd.edu/WebClinics/	Beginner
Comments: Monthly series that has supportive webpages. Many topics of interest to web developers.

The Web Developers Virtual Library
URL: http://www.stars.com

Beginner

Comments: This site looks like it has a lot of useful information and history about the web and its elements, but it's very poorly designed, looking jumbled and suffering from 'too much information at one time.' It's hard to parse things because of this, and it also contains annoying animated banner ads and too many disparate graphic elements. It's got a lot of information, but it's just ugly.

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