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ISSUE NO 58 DIGITAL TOOLBOX

HTML MADE SIMPLE - MANUAL FOR BEGINNERS

Have you tried writing your own web pages? And have you been baffled by the instructions in manuals? Well don’t feel guilty - because so have we. We’ve created a ‘bare bones’ guide to HTML design. These are web pages which will explain the basics, make it simple, and get you up and running.

Everything is pared to the minimum, and explained in simple terms - with no jargon. It starts with a page template, a list of common tags, and a few tips. More will be added. Why not send them your queries?

http://www.mantex.co.uk/ou/t171/t171-00.htm

NOW NAPSTER WANTS MICROSOFT’S ANTI-PIRACY SOFTWARE

The music-swapping site Napster is said to be in talks with Microsoft about using Windows Audio software to restrict unauthorized copying. What goes around comes around.

(source: http://www.thestandard.com/article/0,1902,24226,00.html?nl=dnt )

MANUAL TO MAKE SENSE OF IT AND TELECOMS FROM SA PUBLISHER

The B2B AllAbout IT & Telecoms Handbook has just been launched! This is a comprehensive "what to know, where to go" IT and related industries publication, specifically compiled for non-techie professionals needing to make sense of and become proficient in these highly specialised and intricate industries.

(source: http://www.boot.co.za/news/apr01/ithandbook24.asp )

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