Book: “Using Wikis for Online Collaboration”, by James West

The Power of the Read-Write Web

Since the turn of the twenty-first century, the once-static Web has evolved into the read-write Web, offering new opportunities for online interaction, collaboration, and learning (Richardson, 2006). The growth of such next-generation Web tools as blogs, social networks, and wikis is astounding, with new collaborative tools appearing online almost daily.

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Book: “Your Digital Afterlife”, by Evan Carroll and John Romano

When Facebook, Flickr and Twitter Are Your Estate, What’s Your Legacy?

Like it or not, sooner or later there will be no one to check our email accounts. Or to post updates on Facebook. (Unless, of course, high speed access will be available in the heavens too!).

Although it may be seen a bit macabre by some, death is also part of the Wheel of Life, and we should face it at least with acceptance if not with wisdom.