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= SMW vs Wordpress =
= SMW vs Wordpress =


Compare to Wordpress — "Raskin vs Englebart," dashboard + specialized appliance model vs learning to use a computer
Compare Wordpress vs SMW — "Raskin vs Englebart," specialized appliance model vs learning to use a computer


http://www.retrofacto.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/wordpress.jpg
http://www.retrofacto.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/wordpress.jpg


* '''Wordpress''' is task driven. Forms for every day tasks. Need to map MW extensions.
* '''Wordpress''' is task driven software. Forms for every day tasks. Helpful to map MW, SMW, extensions but it still won't be the same.


Every day tasks —
Every day tasks —
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= Summary=
= Summary=
* Some successes with non technical users, but usually individuals within orgs
* Constant guidance is most important
* Some SMW facilities such as task oriented guides would help a lot
* Slick rich element editors would help a lot
* People like visualizations and they can help with shaping and debugging data
* Always focus on their goals rather than ideals, but try to explain the vision, the two should come together
* Yet to see real connection between sites


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Revision as of 23:10, 20 May 2010


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Prepared for http://semantic-mediawiki.org/wiki/Spring_2010_SMWCon

Who is a non-technical person

  • Focus is not technology but they can contribute in some way
  • Never learned programming concepts
  • Didn't realize Wikipedia can be edited
  • Maybe used a web content management system, blog, Facebook

Types and motivations of participants

  • Traditional executive — "everyone else is doing it," inexpensive solution
    • ideally they will participate but getting them to can be difficult
    • may be more cautious about full commitment - license, security, who can access and edit
  • Creative group or individual — may be inspired but needs constant guidance
  • Worker bee — tasked to use the wiki
    • may be less receptive to wiki ideals, make it straightforward
  • Outside contributors - often a stated goal of projects, have their own objectives
    • flexible to meet random demands
    • fair re-use terms