(1) (World Organization of Webmasters, Folsom, CA, www.joinwow.org) A membership organization for professionals who are involved with creating and maintaining Web sites. WOW also provides certification via testing centers throughout the U.S. Certification is available for Web site design, development, administration, e-commerce and consulting.
(2) See Windows on Windows.
(2) See Windows on Windows.
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