- HowStuffWorks: How Internet Infrastructure Works - http://www.howstuffworks.com/internet-infrastructure.htm
Illustrated tutorial describes the basic underlying structure of the Internet. Explains domain name servers, network access points and backbones.
- ConsumerSearch.com: Search Engine Reviews - http://www.consumersearch.com/www/computers/search_engines/index.html
Organizes reviews from other web sites and magazines. Provides summary information and extensive details about a number of popular search engines.
- Consumer WebWatch - http://www.consumerwebwatch.org/
Advocacy group that investigates, informs and seeks to improve the credibility of information published on the Web. Provides consumer protection news and information on Internet issues.
- People For Internet Responsibility (PFIR) - http://www.pfir.org/
A global, grassroots network of individuals who are concerned about the current and future operations, development, management, and regulation of the Internet in responsible manners. Provides resources for individuals to gain an ability to help impact these crucial Internet issues.
- The Web Credibility Project - http://www.webcredibility.org/
Part of the Stanford Persuasive Technology Lab, their goal is to understand what leads people to believe what they find on the Web. With information, papers, and related links.
- Commercial Alert - http://www.commercialalert.org/
Helps families, schools, and communities defend themselves against commercialism, advertising, and marketing. Campaigns focus on culture, education, government, and economy. Includes ideas for action, mailing list, news, and research library.
- CNET : Internet Services - http://reviews.cnet.com/2001-6028_7-0.html
Reviews of web services, appliances, and technologies.
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