Tuesday, March 10, 2009

What is Web 2.0?

Definition

Web 2.0 can generally be defined as an interactive system that allows information to be shared between users. It can be described as a new innovative version of Web 1.0 where its contributors were outnumbered by the viewers. Web 2.0 is the transition and transformation from an Internet where its content is controlled and owned by the contributors to an Internet where its content is controlled by everyone for everyone.




According to Tim O'Reilly, Web 2.0
"...is the business revolution in the
computer industry caused by the move to the Internet as a platform, and an attempt to understand the rules for success on that new platform."


Here's a great video that demonstrates Web 2.0 in a creative way. Enjoy.




Examples of Web 2.0


Youtube.com
Youtube is a video sharing website which allows any registered user to submit their videos through the service, whether its personal clips or professional created videos. By uploading your videos to the service, it gains a special link so other users can view and post comments relating to the video uploaded.




Blogger.com
Blogger is a blog publishing service. It is completely dedicated towards the creation and hosting of blogs. Any users can register for free, create their own blog link then start posting about whatever is on their minds. Other users are able to read the blogs, comment and rate them.




Facebook.com
Facebook is a worldwide social networking site, with millions of registered users. Registration is free and through registering, users can edit their profile, complete with information about their interests and their status updates. It is a site which allows users to browse and meet new people online.

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