Knowledge Resources
This Resources page is one of three on the Front Range PC Users Group web site. The other two are Software Resources and Hardware Resources.
Here are links to websites that provide useful information on a variety of topics. These links are contributions from many FRPCUG members over several years. They are not listed to sell you anything, but are consistent with the not-for-profit educational mission of FRPCUG (please read the disclaimer at the bottom of the page).
Additional resource contributions from members are encouraged. Each suggestion will be given careful consideration and posted to this page if the content is deemed consistent with the educational content requirement.
Please note that there is a separate list of free online Tech Support resources on the Computer 911 page.
Members and non-members are encouraged to report broken links by sending a message to contact@frpcug.org.
Knowledge Resources
An old (more than 50 years old) Webster's dictionary uses the synonyms "awareness" and "understanding" in its definition of knowledge. Those words are particularly appropriate for the links in this category.
- Astronomy
From "Astronomy Picture of the Day" to "Basics of Spaceflight" to "SkyMaps," and much more. There are many links to a variety of astronomical and related topics on this page. Originally compiled by members Jack Linder and Jim Bramblett, this page is now carefully maintained by Jack Linder.
- Edge
This website was created by the Edge Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization. "The mandate of Edge Foundation is to promote inquiry into and discussion of intellectual, philosophical, artistic, and literary issues, as well as to work for the intellectual and social achievement of society."
According to member Jim Bragonier, who contributed the link, this website offers "Thoughts of some of the world's greatest minds on the edge of culture and thought. A fascinating brush with brilliance."
- Larimer County Genealogical Society
For those interested in researching their ancestors, the Larimer County Genealogical Society offers research, learning and fellowship.
This link was contributed by member Jim Willard.
- Wikipedia
Would you like to know how flash memory works? Or how your hard drive stores and retrieves data? Or, perhaps you would like to know what makes High Definition TV different from Standard Definition TV. Wikipedia is an excellent source of accurate information on a very wide range of technical topics.
This link was contributed by member Mike Morris.
Internet Resources
- Finding Information on the Internet: A Tutorial
"This tutorial presents the substance of the web searching workshop offered by the Teaching Library at the University of California at Berkeley." Topics include Recommended Search Strategies, Evaluating Web Pages, a Glossary and more.
This link was contributed by member Charles McJilton.
- Internet Public Library
"The Internet Public Library is a public service organization and a learning/teaching environment founded at the University Of Michigan School Of Information and hosted by Drexel University's College of Information Science & Technology." This site truly has all of the resources of a large public library—for both adults and children.
This link was contributed by member Mike Morris.
- Internet Traffic Report
"The Internet Traffic Report monitors the flow of data around the world." Statistics are displayed on connection speed and reliability, lost packets, and other technical aspects of internet traffic.
This link was contributed by member Jack Linder.
Disclaimer
This information is made available as a service. Use of any information found in the websites listed above is at the sole risk of the user. Past positive reports on information received from these websites does not imply an endorsement of the website by Front Range PC Users Group or a guaranty of future success. Neither Front Range PC Users Group, nor its officers, nor its contributors shall be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial damages, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other damages resulting from use of information found in these websites. All users are encouraged to report their experiences with these websites (or any other websites), good, bad or indifferent, to contact@frpcug.org.
