Difference between revisions of "Social Software"

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'''Social Software''' are programs which promote the communication of people within a society through the computer. Through the use of these programs, many proponents of Social Software claim the ability to form meaningful social ties through computer mediated interaction.  These interactions then can develop into online, or internet, communities.  Examples of Social Software are internet discussion forums, [[blogs]], instant messaging (AOL Instant Messenger), or even [[wikis]].
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'''Social Software''' are programs that promote interpersonal communication with interactive, computer-based social structures. Proponents claim that social software facilitates meaningful social ties through computer mediated interaction.  These interactions then can develop into online, or internet, communities.  Examples of Social Software are internet discussion forums, [[blogs]], instant messaging (AOL Instant Messenger), or even [[wikis]].
  
  
 
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Revision as of 17:12, 21 May 2007

Social Software are programs that promote interpersonal communication with interactive, computer-based social structures. Proponents claim that social software facilitates meaningful social ties through computer mediated interaction. These interactions then can develop into online, or internet, communities. Examples of Social Software are internet discussion forums, blogs, instant messaging (AOL Instant Messenger), or even wikis.