Want to (start) using using Wikis as Powerful Web Tools? Do you want to learn how to use the Technology to share information better and make users More Powerful? This book is your guide on Wikis and Everything You Want to Know but Are Afraid to Ask. This book clarifies how to use Wikis for Online Collaboration and apply The Power of the Read-Write Web. In easy to read chapters, with extensive examples, references and links to get you started right away this book covers: What is Wiki, Wiki (software), History of wikis, Content management system, Mass collaboration, Support wiki, Universal edit button, Nupedia, UseModWiki, Wikipedia, List of online encyclopedias, List of wikis, List of wiki software, Comparison of wiki farms and a Comparison of wiki software
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