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| − | ==New version of "About this Site"==
| + | This website is now devoted exclusively to people, websites, software and concepts in the realm of [[Wikis]]. |
| − | This website retains all pages about wikis, but all pages about [[Convivial Tools]] are being moved to the [http://convivialtools.net Convivial Tools Database]. | + | |
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| − | ==Old version of "About this Site"== | + | ==History of this website== |
| − | This site contains review information rather than encyclopedic or how-to information | + | This website was originally devoted to the broader theme of [[Convivial Tools]], with [[Wikis]] being treated as a specific example of [[Convivial Tools]]. |
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| − | 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:
| + | At the same time, the website served as principal working space for the sole user, originally under the name [[User:RainDog]], and then under the name [[User:MichaelSlattery]]. |
| − | *'''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."
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| − | *'''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].
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| − | *'''How-to information''' is practical step-by-step instructions on how to do something, as is found on [[How-to Websites]].
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| − | 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]].
| + | At the beginning of November 2007, much of the material on this website was moved to two other websites, which are: |
| | + | *Convivial Tools Database at: http://convivialtools.net |
| | + | *Michael Slattery' Personal Experimental Database at: http:/xwiki.ouvaton.org |
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| − | ==Categories moved from this website to the Convivial Tools Database website==
| + | All material on this website dealing with the theme of [[Convivial Tools]] in general has been moved to the [http://convivialtools.net Convivial Tools Database]. For the moment, this material can still be viewed here under [[:Category:Convivial Tools]], but one day it will all be deleted. |
| − | The theme of this site was originally ''Convivial Tools'', which [[Ivan Illich]] defined as tools which allow the user to operate with independent efficiency. Information on "Convivial Tools" has been moved to the [http://convivialtools.net Convivial Tools Database], where one will find the following
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| − | *[[:Category:Historical Roots]]
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| − | *[[:Category:Whole Earth]]
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| − | *[[:Category:Appropriate Technology]]
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| − | *[[:Category:Convivial Tools]] (philosophical aspects)
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| − | *[[:Category:FOSS]] ([[Free and Open Source Software]])
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| − | *[[:Category:Wikis]]
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| − | *[[:Category:Open Design]]
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| − | ==Other topics being moved off of this website==
| + | The other personal material having little to to with either [[Wikis]] or [[Convivial Tools]] is being moved from this website to Michael Slattery' [http:/xwiki.ouvaton.org Personal Experimental Database]. |
| − | This website also presents information on the following general topics:
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| − | *[[:Category:Information Sources]]
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| − | *[[:Category:MediaWiki]]
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| | ==See also== | | ==See also== |
