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DIY Online Collaboration: Wikis

Tech Soup

Software for creating wikis is easy to use and is available in both open-source and proprietary forms. By far the most recognized wiki is Wikipedia. Wikipedia would not be possible without the support of its volunteer contributors, who help keep the site's content current. Building a Wiki.

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Citizen Tech: Social Media in Disaster Response

Amy Sample Ward

I’m joining a panel to talk about the response for support after the Haiti earthquakes last year. The first example of direct content is the use of Wikipedia during the 7/7 bombings in London. Millions of editors on Wikipedia and it’s rise in public use was climbing. Direct Content.

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Shovel-Ready Online Civic Projects #5: "Global Energy Observatory" Interactive Databases and Maps

Forum One

s very innovative in its open-source and collaborative approach, it?s The GEO project is intended to collect and show data and geospatial information (on maps) of energy resources, generation, transmission, usage, and environmental impacts. Global Energy Observatory ? We think GEO should be funded because: it?s We think it?

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Shovel-Ready Online Civic Project #5: "Global Energy Observatory" Interactive Databases and Maps

Forum One

s very innovative in its open-source and collaborative approach, it?s The GEO project is intended to collect and show data and geospatial information (on maps) of energy resources, generation, transmission, usage, and environmental impacts. Global Energy Observatory ? We think GEO should be funded because: it?s We think it?

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NpTech Summary: VTvigils Online, Netsquared Announces 21 Featured Projects, and Happiness Hacking

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

There is much much commentary and grieving taking place online as well as a memorial in SecondLife , and an article in Wikipedia. shows us how to screencast with Linux and other open source tools! The site was developed by Democracy in Action. Much commentary and critiques about the semi-public ballotting process.

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NpTech Tag Summary: Free Ranger Rick, Green Geekery, and Blog Day is Next Week!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

How will these trends impact nptech? And if you're looking for some fabulous manuals for open source software, check out the Floss Manuals. If your organization is based in the UK, the ICT Hub Unmet Needs Fund is now open for applications. Marnie Webb also points to this post. How was it organized? Global NpTech.

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60 Fun, Useful, and Totally Random Resources for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

This tool turns your smartphone or desktop computer into an audio recorder that allows you to easily share audio messages and podasts with your supporters. A free, open-source software program that enables users to send group text messages from computers or mobile phones. Cinchcast :: cinchcast.com. Meetup :: meetup.com.

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