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Dictionaries and Encyclopaedias
Computer User
Long dictionary of emoticons
http://www.computeruser.com/ resources/ dictionary/ emoticons.html
FOLDOC (Free On-Line Dictionary of Computing)
Includes over 13, 000 definitions: acronyms, jargon, programming languages, tools, architectures, operating systems, networking, theory, standards, mathematics, telecoms, institutions, companies, projects, products, history.
http://foldoc.doc.ic.ac.uk/ foldoc/ index.html
NetLingo
Internet dictionary covering both technical and popular expressions.
http://www.netlingo.com/
Text Messaging Abbreviations
A guide to understanding online chat acronyms & smiley faces
http://www.webopedia.com/ quick_ref/ textmessageabbreviations.asp
UK Internet Guide
Straightforward definitions and guide to the Internet plus links.
http://www.internet-guide.co.uk
Webopedia
Online dictionary and search engine for computer and internet technology.
http://www.webopedia.com
Whatis?
Brief definitions, longer encyclopaedic topic entries, useful quick reference lists.
http://whatis.techtarget.com/
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