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 = 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
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-* '''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.
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 = 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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