Wikis 2

Wikis can be used for almost anything but a major use is for finding out about things. There is so much information that can be held in a single blog. An example is the science museum object wiki but also wikipedia. There are pictures of each object but also text describing each one. This can be added to by anyone so it becomes an accumulation of knowledge of everyone who comments to produce a better end result for the viewer.The wiki on thinkpads is used to help people understand about technology several people have given their own comments and handy hints on what they think.They can be used as a form of discussion forum with people adding their say after the last person.There are hundreds of links to different pages on the wiki or outside it but also advertisements. Companies such as Amazon have realised that wikis are the future so they have advertised on them.Wikis such as the school of architechture are collaborative projects and have a condition that you must obey to edit it. There are a set of golden rules and good wiki practice must be obeyed. You must speak nicely and do not be hurtful. Wikis can be used for anything so they are brilliant things.