~ Early Web Links ~

Maintained by John D. McCalpin (aka 'Dr. Bandwidth'), this site hosts the definitive STREAM benchmark results measuring sustainable memory bandwidth across a wide variety of computer systems. It includes performance tables, source code, raw data files, FAQ, and commentary spanning decades of high-performance computing hardware.

TULARC's PC section is a sprawling reference archive covering virtually every aspect of personal computer hardware, from CPU and BIOS info centers to detailed specs for motherboards, network cards, hard drives, modems, and optical drives. Assembled by StasoSphere.com, it compiles FAQs, jumper settings, pinouts, and configuration guides that were invaluable for DIY builders and technicians of the era.

Uwe Sieber's detailed troubleshooting guide covers common USB pen drive problems under Windows XP, including missing drive letters, hidden partitions, GPT/MBR conflicts, and autorun issues. Packed with registry fixes, command-line solutions, and links to specialized tools like UsbTreeView and DriveCleanup, it reads like a seasoned developer's hard-won field notes on USB storage quirks.

ModemHelp.Org is a comprehensive reference site covering modem troubleshooting, initialization strings, drivers, and command sets for a wide range of modem manufacturers. Visitors can access a massive init string database, error code references for Windows, Cisco VPN, and Android, plus product reviews and guides on high-speed broadband alternatives like ISDN, ADSL, and cable modems.

Real World Tech is a long-running tech analysis site covering CPUs, GPUs, semiconductors, and processor market dynamics, with this particular article from 1997 exposing grey market practices in the AMD K6-200 processor retail space. Written by Dean Kent, it offers a vendor's perspective on remarked chips and pricing deception, making it a fascinating historical snapshot of the early retail CPU market.