THE SECURITY TECHNOLOGY
MEGASITE
This Page is ORGANIZED by the following categories:
HOMELAND SECURITY TECHNOLOGY, POLICE
TECHNOLOGY, BACKGROUNDERS, OTHER INVESTIGATIVE
RESOURCES, OTHER INFO/DOWNLOAD SITES.
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POLICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY TECHNOLOGY
The best links are probably SEARCH and the
IACP Technology Clearinghouse but
note there is a whole industry devoted to this subject, with magazines like
Law Enforcement Technology,
Government Technology, and
In the Line of Duty; and the
OJP Information Technology site as well as
NLECTC,
OLETC, and LETN are good sources.
Also, you may want to visit Law
Enforcement Product News, Gall's Catalog,
or Streicher's.
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ChoicePoint - identification and information bridger |
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Civica Software - CMS and real-time information sharing |
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CrimeCog Technologies - RMS and jail management |
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Crystal Visions Technology - integrated laptop/handheld systems, voice security |
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Pen-Link Ltd. (402-421-8857) - crime analysis, investigative, trial management software |
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DesignWare - crime analysis, accident, training software |
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EDP Software - case management, tracking, employee scheduling |
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Emergitech (614-866-6712) - CAD/RMS, pivot table spreadsheets, training |
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GEAC Public Safety - CAD/RMS, crime analysis, training software |
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Gould Publications - RMS, books, disks, crime analysis, sketching, statute codes |
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HTE - CAD/RMS, crime analysis, sketching, training software |
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i2 (888-546-5242) - crime analysis, training, intelligence software, UK site |
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Kara Company - accident, investigative, training software |
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Keystone Info Systems - CAD/RMS, analysis, training, narcotics intelligence tracking |
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LexisNexis - news, law, and records retrieval tool |
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New Technologies - crime analysis, investigative, training, education |
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New World Systems - CAD/RMS, corrections, mobile, finance |
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Pacific Software (503-585-7022) - RMS, training software |
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Presynct Technologies (1-866-PRESYNCT) - RIS, criminal analysis software |
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Publisafe - CAD/RMS, mobile, jail, and other |
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Synergistic Systems - CAD/RMS |
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Spillman Technologies - CAD/RMS |
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Senet Corp. - RMS |
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Quetel Corp. - RMS, probation and parole software |
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PSSI - CAD/RMS |
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Printrak International - CAD/RMS, AFIS digital capture, DBASE, hardware |
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Memex (703-620-3101) - CAD/RMS |
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Megg - CAD/RMS aka CRISNET |
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InTime Solutions - RMS, scheduling software |
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Intergraph Public Safety - CAD/RMS, crime analysis, custom CAD |
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Indico (800-692-5963) - CAD/RMS, crime analysis software |
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Enforcer Technology - CAD/RMS |
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Data 911 - CAD/RMS |
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CTW Research (425-882-3118) - RMS, analysis, gang tracking |
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Cerulean Technology (pronounced sir real e un) - CAD/RMS, analysis, mobile |
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Cardinal Tracking - CAD/RMS |
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CACI - RMS, false alarm tracking |
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Viking Technology - CAD/RMS, field reporting, mobile |
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Visionair - CAD/RMS, mobile |
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XAware - XML integration |
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Alpha Group Crime and Intelligence Analysis Training |
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ARJIS Sex offender, terrorist, and suspect mapping registry in San Diego area |
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AutoTrackXP Unique search logic records sorter for law enforcement |
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CISCO-PS Windows-based police and court software, records, tracking |
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Code 3 Software Computer Aided Dispatch, records, and imaging |
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Computerized Dispatch Examples of RealTime Web-based dispatch |
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ConceptDraw Drawing and diagramming software |
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Crimeline Fraud training CDs and videos for law enforcement |
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Doug's skidmark analysis Program available free for download |
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FACES Composite program from America's Most Wanted, free download |
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FishNet Security Firewall services for public service networks |
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False Alarm Reduction System Accounting and Management software |
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ForensicPress.com Stuff for fingerprint training, mostly |
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F.R.E.D. Computer forensics evidence collection software |
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Guardian Detective Agency Carolina-based digital surveillance equipment |
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Harlequin Software Makers of Watson, a powerful intelligence analysis app |
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Harris Corporation Digital imaging and relational databasing solutions |
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IBM All kinds of stuff available from the Big Blue |
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Informant Allows different department databases to speak to one another |
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IO Solutions Psychological Assessments & written exams for LEO positions |
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Ira Wilsker's Help Page Helpful pointers and tips for LEOs |
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Language Analysis Systems Parses the variants of ethnic (Arabic, Chinese) names |
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Manifold.net GIS, mapping, and other low-cost software |
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Meggitt Defense Systems Common training provider of FATS simulators |
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Microsoft Justice Industry page For MICROSOFT |
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Mitretek, Inc. An Institute for CJ technology who do consulting |
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Netstorm Technologies Case, intelligence, mugshot shareware, and free downloads |
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Polaroid The camera manufacturer's page for Law Enforcement |
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Police Graphics Library From Bolling's Police Pages, a popular spot |
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Schedule Soft Specializing in scheduling software for public service agencies |
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Shift Calendar Generator Displays days on/days off for given start dates |
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Shryock Communications Makers of surveillance equipment |
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Sigma 4, Inc. Makers of Orion, an investigative case linkage tool |
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Sirchie North Carolina firm specializing in fingerprint technology and more |
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Smartdraw A great drawing program with a Crime Scene Library, NCWC discount click here |
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Spectratek Homeland security and interoperability products |
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Steve's accident reconstruction Program available free for download |
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System Exchange NCIC testing & telecommunications products |
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Total Solutions Makers of Mugshot/Lineup imaging software |
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TruNorth Data Systems Information and intelligence systems software |
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Victory Technologies Specialists in mobile EMS-type systems |
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WDL Software Makers of Database Law Products & NYPD Patrol Guide |
OTHER
INVESTIGATIVE
RESOURCES
I. FAMILY & FRIENDS - First stop of choice to establish person's routine,
employment, reputation, hangouts, and/or present location. It's amazing how willing people
are to tell all they know about someone, even if they implicate themselves. If done over a
telephone, there's no need to administer Miranda warnings.
II. CRIMINAL RECORD - "In God we Trust, all others we run NCIC."
The NCIC database pulls up anything greater than a class C misdemeanor. More extensive records, called
"rap sheets" are obtained from State Police Criminal Records Divisions, sometimes
referred to as LEADS from sites like 123nc.com
and Infotel. There is controversy over how useful Rap sheets really are, as some
contain errors and many contain arcane codes signifying you were once under investigation
but never cleared. Most states have procedures for viewing your rap sheet, but to clean it
up requires a District Attorney's order for expungement, which is a privilege not a right,
and even then, you are still bound to report the matter for employment purposes. Your FBI
file can be obtained by exercising your rights under the Freedom of Information Act, but
chances are they don't have anything on you unless you were suspected of subversive or
immoral activities at the national level. Most places charge a fee to obtain
records, and you'll probably need a good attorney to process an expungement.
III. DRIVING RECORD - Good source for signature comparisons, alternative addresses,
vehicle history, run-ins with the law, and an indicator of alcohol abuse. Departments of Motor Vehicles are known for
good record-keeping. DMV's also keep vehicle histories, so for every VIN number, there is
extensive information on all previous owners of the vehicle. DMV's are used extensively as
part of Skip Tracing Resources
to track endorsers, borrowers, and comakers.
IV. BIRTH, DEATH, MARRIAGE & DIVORCE RECORDS - These Vital Records often provide
info. on family & income useful in developing leads. The most common
situation involves medical records, which many Fortune 500 companies admit they
use when processing job applicants.
V. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER ANALYSIS - Tells you where they most likely skipped to,
based on theory criminals always return home or keep in touch. Visit the Social Security Number FAQ
for an overview on privacy issues in this area.
VI. COUNTY CLERK RECORDS - voting, hunting, tax assessments, family histories, small
claims, licenses & other information about you is easily accessible at any courthouse.
VII. EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS - normally you can't get transcripts, but all that was
in phone books, yearbooks, and other school records are easily obtainable. Talking with
former teachers, registrars, or looking up old roommates are often helpful sources of
information.
VIII. MILITARY SERVICE - Locator service free, but the suspect will find out you
inquired if you want copies of their records.
IX. CIVIL SERVICE - Office of Personnel Management service free, but again, they'll
tell the suspect you inquired if you want personnel records.
X. POSTAL ADDRESS - If using P.O. box or other kind of mail drop scheme, the Post
Office cooperates in giving out your street address and other information. Technically,
this is allowed only if business purposes are involved, but information can be voluntarily
given. To check on business activity, use
BigBook.
XI. CRIS-CROS DIRECTORY - R.L. Polk & Co's reverse phone books by street
address. They're expensive, but one exists for every city in America. If you have a
partial phone number, you can track it down this way. If you have an address, you can get
the phone number. If you want all the phone numbers on a block, you can get it. The Online
version of this is at Switchboard.com. Not to be
confused with CRISxCROS, a
mega-search engine.
XII. WORKER'S COMPENSATION BOARD RECORDS - if unrestricted under varying policies,
you can find out about medical conditions, care regimens, etc. Also don't forget Hospital
records and Insurance Company files.
XIII. BANKRUPTCY RECORDS - often part of public
records that gives employment and financial histories as well as creditors and
collection departments that keep track. Don't forget Bondsmen as these agencies work with
professional criminals all the time.
XIV. IRS RECORDS - open if case involves child support or other matters subject to
federal regulation, an OCSE office is located in every region for this purpose.
XV. WELFARE RECORDS - depends upon varying policies, but local public assistance records
are generally accessible, with State and Federal assistance often willing to cooperate.
XVI. GENEALOGICAL RECORDS - National Archives (NARA), regional offices in every
Presidential Library, includes records on all Native Americans, Immigrants, and Passport
Applications.
XVII. EMBASSY & CONSULAR OFFICES - to see who has diplomatic immunity, also to
see if your suspect has been overseas because they track all foreign travel.
XVIII. CREDIT HISTORY - By law, only available for credit, business, or employment
purposes, but credit reporting agencies are often willing to cooperate with law
enforcement. These records may contain errors, and are hard to clean up.
Miscellaneous Resources that Might be Useful for
Investigative Purposes
Miscellaneous Sites that Might be Interesting
| CNET.com Turns you into an expert in no time; maintains the two BEST places on the web: www.download.com and www.shareware.com. | ZDNET.com Famous for its BEST OF YEAR picks, excellent IT resources. |
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Browser Watch The place to go to check on what you have and need to upgrade |
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File Mine IT product downloads |
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Freesite The freesite.com is probably the world's largest index of free stuff |
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FreeStuff Center This is the largest site for everything free on the Web |
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Freeware.com Well-done site focuses precisely upon freeware |
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FreshMeat.net All the latest cross-platform software |
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Jumbo Download Network More shareware, over 250,000 programs |
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MediaBuilder Web and animation tools, free backgrounds |
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Nerd's Heaven A site that indexes all the other of these download sites |
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ReallyBig.com A great tutorial site on how to create web pages, layout tips, and more |
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Rocket Download Great place to find popular utilities and other stuff |
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Softseek A ZD Site with a focus on evaluation and demo versions as well as hot picks |
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Stroud's List of Sotware Apps For all Windows products |
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TUCOWS Pronounced "Two Cows", this is a shareware site for essential Winsock-like web utilities and network tools like FTP Clients, Driver updates, etc., with a site called Pilotzone for owners of palmpilots |
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Ulead Major software publisher that usually offers free downloads |
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Windows Central From the makers of MyDesktop.com |
HARDWARE REVIEWS
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www.aberdeeninc.com Recommendations and best prices |
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www.broadbandreport.com Check it out |
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www.pcmike.com Mike Wendland's Tech Knowledge blog |
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www.pricewatch.com Find the lowest street prices on anything computer-related |
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www.streettech.com Some hardware gurus who tell you how to install anything |
HTML HELP/GRAPHIC DOWNLOAD SITES
Top ten rules of a "killer" web site: 1 - try to keep the file size of each page 50 KB or less; 2 - use no more than three fonts and colors, preferably the same font throughout; 3 - put navigation links on the top & bottom of every page; 4 - provide contact info and who wrote the page; 5 - include dates last modified; 6 - avoid plug-ins; 7 - avoid frames; 8 - avoid "under construction" signs; 9 - check compatibility with different browsers; 10 - keep diskette backups.
Tools to Beef Up Your Web Page:
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Andy's Art Attack Good graphics tips for web designers |
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Animation Factory Free gifs, animation help, and other services |
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BigNoseBird.com Extensive help on HTML tricks and layout tips |
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Bobby Analyzes your web site for accessibility to people with disabilities |
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Clip Art Warehouse Free clip art images from the UK |
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Developer Shed Repository of tools to build a better web site |
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Dr. HTML A site inspector tool |
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Finlay's Website Free things to add to your web site, gifs and tutorials |
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Free Fonts Galore Guide & Catalog for installing fonts; all about Web fonts |
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GIF Animation on the WWW Explains the Gif 89a format and animation process |
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Icon Bazaar A site with lots of free graphics to download inc. Symbols & Gizmos |
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Images and Graphics Resources Again, lots of free graphics |
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MICROSOFT Site Developer's Network For Certified Web solutions |
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MiniHttpServer Web building advanced software at reasonable prices |
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Netmechanic Free gif shrinking and other neat services |
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Paint Shop Pro Probably the best program for making your own graphics |
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Reg4Down Shareware and Freeware for Audio/Video and more, also No1Down |
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Screensaver.com A library of screensavers to choose from |
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Screensaverplanet.com Another library of screensavers |
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Suzanne's Web Page Design Interesting site on Art and Symbol Theory |
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Tips for Improving your Web Site Helpful hints, jokes, and cartoons |
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Web Art Free nutty kinda web art |
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WebForms Generates e-mail form sending without CGI scripts or FP extensions |
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Web Graphics Optimizer Enables shrinking of animated gifs on 30-day trial |
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Web Pages That Suck Learn by example what not to do |
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Webteacher.com Extremely helpful site, especially in CGI for non-programmers |
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Windows Themes For adding/changing those Desktop themes in Control Panel |
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XARA Make 3D banners, draw animations, special web fonts, and more |
Last updated: Mar 06, 2008
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