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Software Training Links for IAEA Participants

Learning to Write Web Pages:

Here are some links to information from Dr. Walker's Information Techniques class about writing web pages:

Here are some more general sites on writing for the web:

Maps:

Someone had asked about mapping sites. One that might be of interest which provides satellite maps of the U.S.A. is the TerraServer. I'm certain that various search engines would provide a wealth of other sites as well.

Free on-line resources: Web and Listserv providers:

There are numerous possibilities that can be found by searching on the term "free listserv hosting" and "free website hosting". An example of each is listed below:

Learning About the Internet:

This lab is on the Internet and the Internet is absolutely huge!

"If we consider the entire Internet as a single resource, as a machine whose purpose is to provide information, then the Internet is the most complex machine ever created, by several orders of magnitude, in any conceivable metric of complexity." - Mr. Protocol

The Internet itself is the best source of information for learning what the Internet is and how it works. Editors are sorely needed to organize and arrange the vast amount of constantly changing information that is available. The Library of Congress link below provides a good starting point, but where it will take the avid explorer is anyone's guess. Another excellent way of learning about the Internet is to read "Ask Mr. Protocol" articles from SW Expert Magazine's site as listed below.

Buying Computers:

A number of you had asked where you might buy computers. There are many companies that make computers and many outlets for purchasing them. My recommenation would be to buy direct market straight from the manufacturer. Below are links to my recommended direct vendors for the Macintosh and PC platforms. Both companies have international websites and allow you to configure systems and check prices on-line.

Building Computers:

Some of you have asked about building computers from basic components. While you can possibly save a small bit of money and certainly customize a computer to your individual needs, doing so can require learning a great deal and is not recommended for most people. The site below is a good place to learn about the various components and get started on designing your own dream computer.

Online Tutorials:

A wide variety of training materials may be found by searching the web. Quality varies, but there is quite a bit of good information--particularly at the beginning levels. The following are some links to online training that were pulled off web searches in just a few minutes:

Finding Training On the Web:

If none of the above links suit you, you might try searching for some yourself via the web. The following are some good search sites to use:

Application Help:

One of the best ways to learn a new program is to browse through its own help system. Nearly all programs have a help menu that leads to a tremendous amount of informatoon about the program.

Software available in the Computer Teaching Lab:

You may search by software category or by machine to find software packages that are installed in the Computer Teaching Lab.

Problems or Questions:

If you have any problems or questions, please see Steve Lasley, room 1013. Whether or not you have an email account, you may message me by clicking on the "Contact the CTL Staff" link you see below.

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Last edited 8 May 2001