 Learn the Net 
Learn the Net is a complete guide to the Internet designed for new users who are overwhelmed by the volume and complexity of the online world. Sections include: getting started, Internet basics, digging for data, doing business, Web publishing, and multimedia. Lastly, this guide is available in English, French, Italian, and Spanish.
Birth of the Internet
Provides a history of the Internet, key contributors, companies involved, a timeline, significant events, and a collection of information regarding ARPANET.
History of the Internet
Hosted by the Internet Society (ISOC), this page offers links to various documents describing the history of the Internet.
NetHistory site
Offers an informal history of BITNET and the Internet., with links to archived articles, papers, and additional Internet history-related links.
RFC 1123
One of the most important RFCs, covering requirements for Internet client software, including Telnet, FTP, SMTP, and DNS.
Text Messaging Abbreviations
This Quick Reference Guide provides an overview and examples of text messaging abbreviations and smilies.
Webopedia's "Did You Know...?" Section
Use this Webopedia knowledge section for an in-depth overview of specific technologies and occurrences in the areas of Computer Science, The Internet, and Computer Hardware and Software.
Webopedia's Quick Reference Section
Use this Webopedia reference section for information on common Internet and computer facts and occurrences.
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