Web 2.0 refers to second generation web-based services that emphasize user participation, interaction, and sharing through online collaboration. Key characteristics include interactive and user-friendly environments that allow users to operate applications through web browsers, incorporate aspects of social networking, and have a democratic architecture. Examples of Web 2.0 include Google AdSense, Flickr, BitTorrent, Napster, Wikipedia, and blogging.

1. Web 2.0 Eddy Tang

2. What is Web 2.0? Web 2.0 was a term used to refer to second generation web-based services. These services reinforce the internet’s role in communication throughout the use of online collaboration, interaction and sharing amongst users

3. Characteristics of Web 2.0 As the term ‘2.0’ alludes to a version of software, Web 2.0 is a platform for users to operate applications through a web browser Interactive, user-friendly environments Aspects of social-networking and a democratic architecture Emphasizes on user participation

4. Web 2.0 Examples Google AdSense Flickr BitTorrent Napster Wikipedia Blogging

5. Bibliography http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/oreilly/tim/news/2005/09/30/what-is-web-20.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_2#_note-1