Wikipedia? There are alternatives
This entry was posted on 05-21-2007 and is filed under uncategorized.
From: Cox New Service: "Citizendium's strategy includes requiring contributors to use real names and providing a role for "gentle expert oversight."
"Once Citizendium's articles are numerous enough and well-developed enough, I'm not really sure how Wikipedia will be able to compete," (Larry) Sanger said.
A handful of would-be Wikipedia alternatives have emerged in recent months, either to challenge or complement the reference giant. The newcomers, addressing what they see as Wikipedia shortcomings, have different approaches for the collaborative "wiki" technology." Alternatives
I applaud Sanger's confidence. We might say he has done it once before, and he's wiser now.
