Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Creating Your Own 'Wiki' Web Site



By KATHERINE BOEHRET
Program Simplifies Steps for Entries; Nothing Is Private
April 25, 2007; Page D8

Wikipedia.com, the encyclopedia Web site created and operated with contributions from online users around the world, is a resourceful tool. Though accuracy isn't guaranteed, it reflects a collection of knowledge contributed and edited by many users.

A "wiki" is a Web site or similar online resource that allows anyone to add and edit content collectively. But while the idea behind Wikipedia.com and other collaborative sites is a good one, the process of contributing content can be intimidating for nontechies. Instead, many people opt to publish their writing and digital media on personal blogs or Web sites. Yet these don't do much to encourage online communities and interaction. continue.....




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