Archive for September, 2006

Is the Pope Web 2.0 ?

Monday, September 18th, 2006

The recent controversy about the clumsy speech of Benedict XVI has triggered this surprising question.
Would such a mistake have happened if the Pope were Web 2.0 compliant?

An intriguing Web 2.0 site such as eBible could have helped. Benedict could have posted his thoughts anonymously (using a username like Benedict06_Italy), interact with the community and refine [...]

How to edit videos online ?

Sunday, September 17th, 2006

I spotted eyespot the other day and I thought I might try it.
Video sharing sites usually allow to upload and share. This one allows to edit, mix, add music, all on line.
I wanted a simple way to mix my travel videos with my music and create little clips for my website. So I decided to [...]

Is German Web 2.0 “null” ?

Thursday, September 14th, 2006

Our German friends have got the Web 2.O fever too.
I found this actually very neat collection of web 2.0 reviews on Web2null.de
I know, “Web 2 Null” sounds too … null.
But what I am wondering here is if German Web 2.0 exists at all… Most reviews seem about english websites, commented in German, like “Faketown [...]

The common point between Web 2.0 and Porn?

Thursday, September 14th, 2006

Do no worry, nothing trashy here; I will just try to elaborate on this assertion.
I think that what is interesting about Web 2.0 is the fact that people are now more aware of how this set of technology and this so-called new paradigm just fits right in our capitalist system. Web 2.0 merely illustrates the [...]

Is Web 2.0 outfashioned ?

Wednesday, September 13th, 2006

It’s fun to read bloggers comment about Web 2.0. The trend seems to be quite critical at the moment. Or has it always been so ?
I read a good parody of Web 2.0 trendsetters in this great post especially : How to be a Silicon Valley Cynic : ” If anyone asks you what it [...]