In past shows, we have discussed wikis, blogging and podcasting. This time we tackle the buzz-laden topic of “WEB 2.0.” It seems that just about everyone has at least heard the term, but it’s difficult to find anyone who can really tell you conclusively what WEB 2.0 really is. We hope to shed some light with today’s discussion.
Brigid Barnacle from Trenton New Jersey writes in:
I keep hearing the term “Web 2.0” thrown around, but I can’t seem to figure out what it is. Is it a language? Is it a piece of software? If it’s so popular, why can’t anyone explain exactly what it is?
Alan had a little too much fun calling local businesses in town to see if he could get any answers about WEB 2.0. We play some of the phone calls throughout this segment. Does this mean Promethius endorses “prank” calling? Look out Jerky Boys!
First of all, WEB 2.0 is partly a buzzword, just like “.NET” or “Ajax.”
But main elements surrounding the buzzword involve “open data,” (see flickr), “participation,” (see digg).
Other concepts mentioned: WEB 1.0, Collective Intelligence, e-Commerce rating systems
Sites Mentioned: flickr, digg, wikipedia, youtube, netvibes, yousendit, del.icio.us, newsvine
Applications Mentioned: Basecamp, Pretty CMS 2.0
{update - 9/21/2006} - Ken Yarmosh has a recap of the “New New Internet Conference,” and it just makes me laugh, because the term “Web 2.0″ is strewn all about, but it still doesn’t really tell us anything specific. Web 2.0 has to be one of the most majorly over-used buzzwords of the decade!
