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| − | ==This site contains review information rather than encyclopedic or how-to information | + | ==New version of "About this Site"== |
| + | 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"== | ||
| + | This site contains review information rather than encyclopedic or how-to information | ||
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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: | 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." | *'''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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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]]. | 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]]. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Categories moved from this website to the Convivial Tools Database website== |
| − | The theme of this site | + | 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 |
*[[:Category:Historical Roots]] | *[[:Category:Historical Roots]] | ||
*[[:Category:Whole Earth]] | *[[:Category:Whole Earth]] | ||
