Wilton Library Association

Ada Project: Seeks to gather under one umbrella information about the contributions of women to the field of computer science. It has historical information as well as links to women active in the field today.
Jargon File: This is the original print cyberspace dictionary for the lay person, here in a fully searchable, hypertext version. It explains concepts such as TCP/IP as well as hacker slang (what exactly is "phreaking"?). Both a useful dictionary and an interesting glimpse at hacker culture.
Indiana University Knowledge Base: Searchable collection of answers to over 9,000 questions asked by computer users at Indiana University.
Learn the Net.com: This site was designed for both new and experienced net users. Clear graphics support the text, making self-directed learning easy for even the Internet-reluctant. Instructional tutorials include how to use Web browsers, search engines, e-mail, Web publishing, conferencing, and multimedia. There is also an excellent glossary for all those unfamiliar words and phrases.
SafeTeens.com: Millions of teenagers go on line every day, and most are safe. By knowing the dangers and how to avoid them, you can take advantage of all the positive aspects of the Internet while avoiding most of its pitfalls.
Smithsonian National Museum of American History: Computer History Collection: View a slide show of the Information Age exhibit. Read transcripts of interviews with important people in the history of computers, including Marc Andreeson (founder of Netscape), Bill Gates (founder of Microsoft), and J. Presper Eckert (co-creator of ENIAC).
ThinkQuest: ThinkQuest is an annual contest that challenges students, ages 12 to 19, to use the Internet as a collaborative, interactive teaching and learning tool. Explore previous entries and learn how you can enter this year's contest.