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"the simplest online database that could possibly work."

fast"

quick".

non-linear, evolving, complex and networked text, argument and interaction

nvites all users to edit any page or to create new pages within the wiki Web site

meaningful topic associations between different pages

Ward Cunningham

write documents collaboratively

seeks to involve the visitor in an ongoing process of creation and collaboration that constantly changes the Web site landscape.

Many wikis are open to alteration by the general public without requiring them to register user accounts.

the structure and formatting of wiki pages are specified with a simplified markup language, sometimes known as wikitext

Vandalism can be a major problem.

The open philosophy of most wikis, allowing anyone to edit content, does not ensure that every editor is well-meaning.

depends on how open the wiki is.

Many wiki communities are private, particularly within enterprises.

ikis typically have a set of rules governing user behavior.