Abstract

This paper reports on the experiences and challenges related to first exposure to Wiki in an institutional environment. It examines methods of encouraging contribution, installation, configuration and use of the tool. It elaborates on institutional changes and support needed to adopt the tool. BACKGROUND Although itʹs most publicized use is information distribution, the internet has long been an effective medium for project collaboration. Some of the most successful cases have been projects with volunteer members that are open to anyone with enough interest and understanding of the content to contribute. Amongst these projects, known as open source software projects, the Linux operating system is one of the more well-known examples, and Apache, the most used web server in the world, is another. In these instances, the relevant content of a project is organized using some software that facilitates networked collaboration, itʹs published to the internet, and visitors are able to view and join in contributing by virtue of their local internet connection.

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