~ Early Web Links ~

Created by ODP editor geniac, this page tracks and compares the growth of the Open Directory Project (DMOZ) and Yahoo Directory through detailed size charts and milestone tables spanning 1998 to 2004. It's a fascinating historical snapshot of the early web directory wars, complete with projected vs. actual crossover dates and a Q&A section explaining the methodology behind the size calculations.

Old'aVista is a nostalgic search engine built specifically for finding old websites from classic hosting services like Geocities, Angelfire, Tripod, and AOL, complete with a retro AltaVista-inspired interface. It indexes a massive database of vintage web content and offers curated directories, top searches, and links to preservation resources like the Internet Archive.

Theresa O'Connor reflects deeply on the ethics of digital curation versus preservation, exploring whether we have the right to retroactively delete or alter our past online selves. The essay weaves together personal experience as a trans person, IndieWeb philosophy, and thoughtful commentary on data archiving, ephemeral content, and digital legacy.

Andy McFadden's comprehensive CD-Recordable FAQ is the definitive reference guide covering everything about CD-R and CD-RW technology, from basic concepts to advanced topics like packet writing, disc formats, and hardware troubleshooting. Originally developed for the comp.publish.cdrom Usenet newsgroups, this meticulously maintained document reached version 2.73 and is available in multiple languages including German, French, Russian, and more.

Marcus P. Zillman's 2026 Directory of Directories is a massive curated reference collection covering hundreds of subject categories, from AI and biotechnology to genealogy and journalism. Created by a self-described eSolutions Architect and Internet expert, this long-running resource serves as a meta-directory linking to specialized resource guides across virtually every field of knowledge.

The official RELAX NG Tutorial, authored by James Clark and MURATA Makoto and published by OASIS in December 2001, provides a comprehensive introduction to the RELAX NG XML schema language. Covering everything from basic patterns and attributes to namespaces, modularity, and comparisons with XML DTDs, this specification-grade document is an essential reference for XML developers of the era.

The official manual for Harlowe 3.3.8, the story format used with Twine 2 for creating interactive fiction, covering every macro, markup syntax, and coding feature in exhaustive detail. With hundreds of documented commands, changers, and variables organized across thousands of links, this reference is an indispensable guide for anyone building Twine-based games or stories.

Felix's personal web directory collects over a thousand tagged and timestamped bookmarks spanning topics from climate and history to science, technology, and culture. Organized into themed categories like 'The History Hoard' and 'The Sci-Tech Stash,' it functions as a curated link library with highlighted reads on AI, meritocracy, and media criticism.

A bare-bones page from gor.net serving what appears to be an encyclopedia resource, with virtually no visible content beyond a single image. The site's minimal structure makes it difficult to assess its original purpose or scope.

Samuel M. Goldwasser's massive electronics repair reference hub, featuring his legendary 'Notes on the Troubleshooting and Repair of...' series covering consumer electronics, lasers, and household devices. With over a thousand links to technology resources and the comprehensive Sam's Laser FAQ, this is a go-to destination for electronics hobbyists, technicians, and engineers tackling real-world repairs.