What is web 2.0?
I read in the technology news, almost everyday, something about web 2.0. It's meant to be the "new" internet - however could it be like the emperors "new" clothes?
Does anyone have a view as to what Web 2.0 really is, if they do - please share because I'd love to know.
From what I've been able to work out, half of the people who care think that Web 2.0 is just smoke and mirrors and the other half think it really exists.
I guess my opinion sits midway between the 2 (yes, the fence sitter). However, I do acknowledge that the web is evolving. In my opinion, the web used to be all about "delivery". Delivery of information and knowledge, delivery of web pages containing items that you may wish to buy, delivery of news etc. More and more though, the web is about collaboration, working together, sharing information, contributing to sites.
One of the oldest types of site like this is Friends Re-united, where you can find out what old school chums are up to, perhaps even add a few comments of your own. This was really a form of social networking. Now, there are so many more - in the business sphere there are
eCademy and LinkedIn to name just 2. Socially there is MySpace and YouTube, all of which cry out for user participation. Perhaps the largest is Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia where you, the user, gets to add information to pages about topics that you are familiar with.
Of course, there are more - even dear old Google is getting involved with access to free online services such as calendars, spreadsheets, word processing software - all of which can be shared with others (to either read or edit).
So, does Web 2.0 really exist? I still dunno but I do know that Web 1.0 is certainly evolving.
Gadget of the week
The Aerosoarer is billed as the worldÂs smallest fully remote controllable indoor aeroplane. It weighs 3.5 grams, has a 26cm wingspan and is made of Styrofoam and flight time is a massive 40 seconds. £24.99.
Using the latest in Infra Red technology the controller has just two buttons to control the throttle and rudder. The controller also acts as charger and a 40 second charge will give you about 30-40 seconds flight time. It can fly up, down, left and right, or run in circular mode. It has an amazing 3 meter turning radius, so it can navigate in the smallest of spaces. Aerosoarer also comes with a special wall display hanger, so it can be hanged on the wall when not in use.
From http://www.redferret.net/
Does anyone have a view as to what Web 2.0 really is, if they do - please share because I'd love to know.
From what I've been able to work out, half of the people who care think that Web 2.0 is just smoke and mirrors and the other half think it really exists.
I guess my opinion sits midway between the 2 (yes, the fence sitter). However, I do acknowledge that the web is evolving. In my opinion, the web used to be all about "delivery". Delivery of information and knowledge, delivery of web pages containing items that you may wish to buy, delivery of news etc. More and more though, the web is about collaboration, working together, sharing information, contributing to sites.
One of the oldest types of site like this is Friends Re-united, where you can find out what old school chums are up to, perhaps even add a few comments of your own. This was really a form of social networking. Now, there are so many more - in the business sphere there are
eCademy and LinkedIn to name just 2. Socially there is MySpace and YouTube, all of which cry out for user participation. Perhaps the largest is Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia where you, the user, gets to add information to pages about topics that you are familiar with.
Of course, there are more - even dear old Google is getting involved with access to free online services such as calendars, spreadsheets, word processing software - all of which can be shared with others (to either read or edit).
So, does Web 2.0 really exist? I still dunno but I do know that Web 1.0 is certainly evolving.
Gadget of the week
The Aerosoarer is billed as the worldÂs smallest fully remote controllable indoor aeroplane. It weighs 3.5 grams, has a 26cm wingspan and is made of Styrofoam and flight time is a massive 40 seconds. £24.99.
Using the latest in Infra Red technology the controller has just two buttons to control the throttle and rudder. The controller also acts as charger and a 40 second charge will give you about 30-40 seconds flight time. It can fly up, down, left and right, or run in circular mode. It has an amazing 3 meter turning radius, so it can navigate in the smallest of spaces. Aerosoarer also comes with a special wall display hanger, so it can be hanged on the wall when not in use.
From http://www.redferret.net/
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