Web Resources

Support/Web Resource Links

DistroWatch.com: www.distrowatch.com. This site provides a listing of the various Linux providers and also includes news and updates about Linux.

Linspire: www.linspire.com. Visit this site to purchase a copy of the affordably priced Linspire operating system, based on Linux, or to obtain more information.

Driverzone.com: www.driverzone.com. Search this site for device drivers to download or check the message boards for more information.

Driver Guide: www.driverguide.com. Locate device drivers using this site’s database archive, read the tutorials, or participate in the discussion forums.

OpenOffice.org: www.openoffice.org. An example of open-source productivity software, OpenOffice.org can be downloaded for free from this site. Individuals using this full-featured office suite can visit this site to obtain information, support, and training.

eyeOS Web Based Desktop System: www.eyeos.org. Visit this site to download the free, open-source software that allows a desktop system to run within a Web browser window. Documentation, wikis, and user forums can all be found on this site.

GoGUI: www.gogui.com. Visitors to this site must complete the free registration process to obtain more information about this Web-based user interface.

YouOS: www.youos.com. This Web operating system is still in a very preliminary alpha stage. Site visitors can create an account, view a demo, read the blog, or learn more about the plans for YouOS.

Windows Update: update.microsoft.com. Visit this site to ensure your computer has the latest patches, fixes, and updates. Visitors must be using Internet Explorer and one of the Microsoft Windows operating systems. Visitors using other browsers are advised to use Internet Explorer to access the site and Macintosh users searching for Microsoft product updates are directed to www.microsoft.com/mac.

Additional Links

Technology in Action Companion Web Site: www.prenhall.com/techinaction. Here you’ll find additional resources to support and supplement chapter topics, including an Online Study Guide and Web Research Projects.

24x7 Pearson Product Support: http://247.prenhall.com. Use this site to obtain help by phone, e-mail, or chat, or explore the knowledge base to find answers right on the site.

HowStuffWorks: How Operating Systems Work: http://computer.howstuffworks.com/operating-system.htm. Visit this page on the HowStuffWorks site for information on operating systems or return to the home page to explore other computer-related topics.

PalmSource: www.palmsource.com/palmos. PalmSource is the manufacturer of the Palm OS, used in many mobile computing devices.

Symbian OS: www.symbian.com. This is the site for the Symbian operating system, used on many mobile phones.

Intel: www.intel.com. This is the home page for the microchip manufacturer Intel.

Advanced Micro Devices, AMD: www.amd.com. This is the site for microprocessor manufacturer AMD.

Microsoft Windows: www.microsoft.com/windows. Learn more about the various Windows operating systems from the Microsoft site.

Windows Vista Home Page: www.microsoft.com/windowsvista. Visit this Microsoft site for information and updates on their newest operating system, Windows Vista.

Apple Mac OS X: www.apple.com/macosx. Visit the home page for Apple’s operating system, OS X Tiger, for information on the operating system’s features.

Apple – Intel: www.apple.com/intel. Learn more about the Intel-based Macs on this page of the Apple site.

The UNIX System: www.unix.org. This site about the UNIX operating system is maintained by The Open Group (formerly X/Open), the organization owning the UNIX brand.

Linux.com: The Enterprise Linux Resource: www.linux.com. Visit this site for information on the Linux operating system.

EasyDOS Command Index: www.easydos.com/dosindex.html. A companion site to the book DOS the Easy Way, this site includes a handy listing of DOS commands with an explanation for each, plus examples.

Microsoft at Work: www.microsoft.com/atwork/manageinfo/files.mspx. The article on this Web page provides seven tips for more effective file management.

WinZip: www.winzip.com. Download a trial copy or purchase WinZip, a popular file compression utility for the Windows operating system, from this site.

StuffIt: www.stuffit.com. Visit this site for a trial version or the full version of the StuffIt file compression utility, available for both Mac and Windows operating systems.

Coriolis Systems: Products: iDefrag: http://coriolis-systems.com/iDefrag.php. Visit this site to learn more about this defragmentation utility for Macs or to purchase a copy.