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==This site contains review information rather than encyclopedic or how-to information==
The information about [[Convivial Tools]] presented on this website is primarily '''review information''' rather than '''encyclopedic information''' or '''how-to information'''. The difference between these types of information is explained below:
*'''Review information''' presents a rapid overview and evaluation of a subject. This type of information is found for example on a [[Review Sites|Review Site]], which Wikipedia defines as "a website on which people can post reviews for products or services."
*'''Encyclopedic information''' is detailed, objective and verifiable information, such as should be found in Wikipedia articles. See the companion website: [http://conviviality.ouvaton.org Convivial Tools Encyclopedia].
*'''How-to information''' is practical step-by-step instructions on how to do something, as is found on [[How-to Websites]].

Although the name "Convivial Tools User Guide" might suggest that this is a how-to site, it is closer to a review site. Detailed how-to information can be found on [[How-to Websites]].

==Theme topics on this Convivial Tools website==
The theme of this site is ''Convivial Tools'', which [[Ivan Illich]] defined as tools which allow the user to operate with independent efficiency. Information is presented on the following topics, each of which illustrates in its own way the idea of "Convivial Tools":
*[[:Category:Historical Roots]]
*[[:Category:Whole Earth]]
*[[:Category:Appropriate Technology]]
*[[:Category:Convivial Tools]] (philosophical aspects)
*[[:Category:FOSS]] ([[Free and Open Source Software]])
*[[:Category:Wikis]]
*[[:Category:Open Design]]

==Other topics on this Convivial Tools website==
This website also presents information on the following general topics:
*[[:Category:Information Sources]]
*[[:Category:MediaWiki]]

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