Uncle Roger's Web Directory

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My Sites

(Web sites I maintain)

	When you think of Land Rovers, you naturally think of exotic and dangerous locales such as the Kalahari desert or the Australian Outback. But San Francisco is certainly just as exotic and dangerous as those, in it's own way. To celebrate and explore this Urban Jungle, the San Francisco Urban Adventure was born. Find out about this year's event, or take a look back at prior Adventures.
	One of the best blues-rock bands around is a local San Francisco group called Johnny Nitro and the Doorslammers. You can check out what's on their albums and where they're playing. You definitely don't want to miss them! (And I'm not just saying that because Johnny Nitro is my cousin.)
	The Atari Bay Area Computer Users Society (ABACUS) supports Atari computer and game machine users in the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as former Atari users. Meetings are free and open to all. Come by for a good time!
	The Young People's Teen Musical Theatre Company provides top-notch drama and music training for San Francisco teenagers. They stage professional quality performances of major musicals and plays and perform at various events around the San Francisco Bay Area. These kids are good!
	The computer has -- and will continue to have -- as big an impact on society as the automobile, telephone, and television combined. The breakneck speed at which this industry has developed has left little time for reflection and retrospective. Now, however, many industry old-timers have come forward to begin chronicling and preserving the remnants of the early days. One such attempt is Uncle Roger's Classic Computers.
	Classic Commercial Signage in San Francisco is the subject of Signs of the Time, a collection of photographs of business signage that are as much art as advertising. Take a step back in time -- and in some cases, without leaving the present -- and enjoy these examples of an era when filling a need was more important than making a buck.
	The Free List is a weekly listing of free things to do in San Francisco. Concerts, lectures, films, museums, and more all take place free and open to the public. The Free List brings them all together in a handy weekly listing, distributed via e-mail or available on the Web.
	Personalized license plates are no longer an anomaly. While certainly not ubiquitous, they are becoming commonplace. My Land Rover has one, as do the vehicles of many of my friends and family. This site is a chance to explore the creative side of vehicle licensing.

Other People's Sites

(Sites I like)

These sites are ones I don't maintain, nor do I have any connection with them, except as a satisfied customer. But, if I like them, then surely you will too. Enjoy.

The Computer History Association of California is working to preserve the history of the computer industry in California and around the world. Check out this important organization! While you're at it, visit the Blinkenlights Institute. And, last but not least, don't forget to show up at the Vintage Computer Festival.

Okay, so I'm obsessed with Land Rovers. But at least I'm not alone, and there's plenty of resources on the Internet. Two of the best are the RoverWeb and Lloyd Allison's Land Rover Pages. Another link to check out is Wilde EVolutions, who have converted a series Land Rover to run on electric power. One of the coolest Land Rovers around belongs to TeriAnn Wakeman.

The International Tap Association Home Page has information about the association as well as biographies of great tap dancers, listings of upcoming events, and more. Everyone feels like tapping their toes at least once in a while; check this out and you may end up doing it more often!

Believe it or not, animated GIF's can be a Good Thing. The absolute best use of GIF animation I've seen on the web is definitely the Animated Guide to Dressage, along with the Animated Dictionary of ASL (American Sign Language).

If you want to see some of the best examples of what the World Wide Web can be on a personal level, take a look at the People Chase webring. To join this ring, you must have either outstanding content or incredible design. The very best sites have both and get the Gestalt award. One of my favorites is Tim Harincar's which is the site that introduced me to People Chase. Another fantastic site belongs to author Karawynn Long and is well worth a visit.

Linux is making its way from the Internet onto people's desktops with exciting rapidity. To find out more about this robust, stable, network-ready, multitasking operating system, visit Linux.org or linux.com. For the latest news, check out the ultra-popular Slashdot site. Once you're hooked, pick up any of the popular versions (sans box and manual) for next to nothing ($1.89!) from Linux Mall.

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	The Computer History Association of California is working to preserve the history of the computer industry in California and around the world. Check out this important organization! While you're at it, visit the Blinkenlights Institute. And, last but not least, don't forget to show up at the Vintage Computer Festival.

	Okay, so I'm obsessed with Land Rovers. But at least I'm not alone, and there's plenty of resources on the Internet. Two of the best are the RoverWeb and Lloyd Allison's Land Rover Pages. Another link to check out is Wilde EVolutions, who have converted a series Land Rover to run on electric power. One of the coolest Land Rovers around belongs to TeriAnn Wakeman.

	The International Tap Association Home Page has information about the association as well as biographies of great tap dancers, listings of upcoming events, and more. Everyone feels like tapping their toes at least once in a while; check this out and you may end up doing it more often!

	Believe it or not, animated GIF's can be a Good Thing. The absolute best use of GIF animation I've seen on the web is definitely the Animated Guide to Dressage, along with the Animated Dictionary of ASL (American Sign Language).

	If you want to see some of the best examples of what the World Wide Web can be on a personal level, take a look at the People Chase webring. To join this ring, you must have either outstanding content or incredible design. The very best sites have both and get the Gestalt award. One of my favorites is Tim Harincar's which is the site that introduced me to People Chase. Another fantastic site belongs to author Karawynn Long and is well worth a visit.

	Linux is making its way from the Internet onto people's desktops with exciting rapidity. To find out more about this robust, stable, network-ready, multitasking operating system, visit Linux.org or linux.com. For the latest news, check out the ultra-popular Slashdot site. Once you're hooked, pick up any of the popular versions (sans box and manual) for next to nothing ($1.89!) from Linux Mall.