Computer Science

The study of computers and computing and information technology.

Sub-headings:

Art, Imaging, Multimedia & Performance

Desktop & Electronic Publishing

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)

Information Systems Management (IS)

Resources in this category:

arXiv
http://arxiv.org/

"arXiv is an e-print service in the fields of physics, mathematics, non-linear science, computer science, and quantitative biology. The contents of arXiv conform to Cornell University academic standards. arXiv is owned, operated and funded by Cornell University, a private not-for-profit educational institution. arXiv is also partially funded by the National Science Foundation."

CiteSeer
http://citeseer.ist.psu.edu/

Popular "scientific literature digital library and search engine that focuses primarily on the literature in computer and information science," hosted by Penn State's College of Information Sciences and Technology.

The Collection of Computer Science Bibliographies
http://liinwww.ira.uka.de/bibliography/

Contains a collection of bibliographies on computer science literature, updated monthly. Many of the over 2 million references cited in these bibliographies have links to online versions of the papers and abstracts. In addition, links to other related bibliographies are provided.

DevCentral
http://devcentral.iftech.com/default.php

This website contains free turtorials for "the software development community" which include XML, Java, C++ and more.

EEVL - The Internet Guide to Engineering, Mathematics and Computing
http://www.eevl.ac.uk/

"EEVL is an award-winning free service, which provides quick and reliable access to the best engineering, mathematics, and computing information available on the Internet. It is created and run by a team of information specialists from a number of universities and institutions in the UK for students, staff and researchers in higher and further education, as well as anyone else working, studying or looking for information in Engineering, Mathematics and Computing."

Fileinfo.net
http://www.fileinfo.net/

FileInfo.net is a resource that allows a user to search their database for different files that one might find on their computer. The website also identifies what program is needed to open the different types of files. This website works for both Macs and PCs.

Freedom Machines
http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2004/freedommachines/

This site was created in connection with a public television documentary about assistive technology and its impact on the lives of people with disabilities. Includes a photo gallery on the principles of universal design, an explanation of assistive technology, a lesson plan for classroom teachers, and updates on information included in the film.

Glossary of Selected Social Science Computing Terms and Social Science Data Terms
http://3stages.org/glossary/

Just like the name says! This glossary includes names for different kinds of data, particularly in the social sciences, as well as defining some of the terms used in the extraction and analysis processes.

INFOMINE - Physical Sciences, Engineering, Computing and Math
http://infomine.ucr.edu/cgi-bin/search?physci

Large annotated collection of Internet resources related to computers, the physical sciences, engineering and mathematics. Resources have been determined to be "'of use' as a scholarly information resource in research or educational activities at the university level." Collection can be searched or browsed by subject, keyword or title. Part of The Library of the University of California, Riverside's INFOMINE.

Random.org
http://www.random.org/

"Random.org offers true random numbers to anyone on the internet." Files, in various sizes, of pregenerated random numbers. Explanation of uses and generation of random numbers. Web-based random coin flip using US, European, and Carribean currencies.

Slashdot: News for nerds, stuff that matters
http://slashdot.org/

Slashdot features news and information about computers, operating systems, and programs for people who are passionate about computer technology. It also includes a discussion board to post computer-related questions and to provide a forum on a wide variety of topics.