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| − | A | + | A [[wiki]] is a web application that allows users to add content, as on an Internet forum, but also allows anyone to ''edit'' the content. "Wiki" also refers to the software used in such websites. For a more complete definition, see [[Wikipedia:wiki]]. |
| − | wiki is a web application that allows users to add content, as on an | + | |
| − | Internet forum, but also allows anyone to ''edit'' the content. "Wiki" | + | The wiki format is particularly useful in a community setting, where it can be used as a repository of collective wisdom and knowledge, refined and developed by an iterative collaboration process, as well as serving as a central reference point for various community activities (IRC channels, real-life get-togethers, etc.) |
| − | also refers to the software used in such websites. For a more complete | + | ==Philosophy== |
| − | definition, see [[Wikipedia:wiki]]. | + | * [[Meatball:WhyWikiWorks|Why Wiki Works]] discussion at MeatballWiki |
| − | The wiki format is particularly useful in a community setting, where it | ||
| − | can be used as a repository of collective wisdom and knowledge, refined | ||
| − | and developed by an iterative collaboration process, as well as serving | ||
| − | as a central reference point for various community activities (IRC | ||
| − | channels, real-life get-togethers, etc.) | ||
==Software== | ==Software== | ||
*[[MediaWiki]] | *[[MediaWiki]] | ||
Revision as of 21:27, 13 November 2005
A wiki is a web application that allows users to add content, as on an Internet forum, but also allows anyone to edit the content. "Wiki" also refers to the software used in such websites. For a more complete definition, see Wikipedia:wiki.
The wiki format is particularly useful in a community setting, where it can be used as a repository of collective wisdom and knowledge, refined and developed by an iterative collaboration process, as well as serving as a central reference point for various community activities (IRC channels, real-life get-togethers, etc.)
Philosophy
- Why Wiki Works discussion at MeatballWiki
Software
- MediaWiki
- Moin-Moin
- phpWiki
- TWiki