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* Apple Tech Support Online
Technical Support Online is dedicated to providing the latest technical support information for your Apple product. Here you will find easy access to Frequently Asked Questions and important software updates pertaining to Apple products.
* Compaq Support Services
Be sure to check the Service Locator system designed to give you locations and details for local resellers and service centers qualified to meet your needs. In addition, Compaq's Support Resources page has a variety of technical documents and downloadable files to help you maintain products you have already purchased or read about those you are thinking of purchasing.
* Dell Support Services
Dell uses knowledge gained from direct contact before and after the sale to provide tailored customer service. "Our direct customer relationships give us an unmatched ability to anticipate, understand, and address customer needs."
* Gateway Technical Support
Information on how to ask for help with Gateway products and where to find it.
* HP Services and Support
A starting point for getting help with an HP computing product or peripheral.
* Sun Microsystems
One-stop shopping for access to many of Sun's online support services.

Software

* Center for Image Processing in Education
The CIPE promotes computer-aided visualization as a tool for teaching and learning. CIPE conducts workshops and develops instructional materials that use Image Processing and Geographic Information Systems technologies as platforms for teaching about science, mathematics, and technology.
* CNET's Shareware.com
On CNET: The Computer Network, you can search for, browse, and download the best software--including freeware, shareware, demos, fixes, patches, upgrades--from the top- managed software archives and computer vendor sites on the Internet. If you plan to download any software, please be sure to read the copyright and licensing information first.
* Educational Software Cooperative
Incorporated in 1994, ESC is a nonprofit organization whose purposes are "to advance the mutual benefit of authors, publishers, dealers and distributors of educational software; to voluntarily cooperate formally and informally with each other to better develop, advertise, distribute and sell educational software; and to provide the public with information regarding the benefits, uses, and availability of educational software."
* The Learning Company
Tired of being put on hold or queued to a waiting list? Try The Learning Company's Online Technical Support database to troubleshoot difficulties and find your own solutions! If you are unable to find a solution they will provide you with an e-mail address.
* Microsoft Technical Support
A database of information on Microsoft's line of software products. If your Microsoft product was pre-installed or distributed with your personal computer or provided by an Internet Service Provider (ISP), the personal computer manufacturer or ISP is responsible for providing your product support.
* NCS Novanet
NCS Novanet's comprehensive, interactive software, Internet-based projects, and full-service support give educators the tools they need to succeed with technology in the classroom. The K-12 curriculum software includes 50+ courses/titles and built-in assessment and accountability.
* Oregon Educational Technology Consortium
OETC is the statewide school district member organization maximizing resources for appropriate and desired uses of computers in K-12 instruction and learning. They are leaders in negotiating software licensing contracts for districts throughout the state of Oregon.
* Technology in the Curriculum (TIC) Evaluations Database
Search for useful information on over 2,000 software, CD-ROM, videodisc, and instructional video programs recommended by the California Instructional Technology Clearinghouse. Materials for English learners are also included.

Services

* District Help Desk
A Web-based Help Desk system designed for schools to simplify technology support. Automated e-mail responses to end users and tech support, searchable database, track tickets, assign support personnel to schools and more.
* FirstWorld Communications
FirstWorld, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, is a rapidly growing Internet solutions and telecommunications provider. With a focus on data-centric communications services, FirstWorld offers customers a single-source solution to meet the full range of their increasingly complex data and telecommunications needs.