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Illich first became known for his earlier book [[Deschooling Society]], a critique of institutionalized education. In this book Illich proposed the development of "learning webs" for informal learning outside of academic institutions, and advocated the development of a computer network which strongly ressembles the Internet, at a time before the Internet existed. Illich's later book [[Tools for Conviviality]] influenced both philosophers such as [[Andre Gorz]] and inventors such as [[Lee Felsenstein]], a member of the [[Hacker Generation]] who contributed to the development of the personal computer. Felsenstein notably adopted Illich's vision of tools that would be developed and maintained by a community of users. This vision of community tool development has also been embodied in more recent movements, such as the [[Free and Open Source Software]] (FOSS), [[Wiki]] and [[Open Design]] movements, which are manifestations of the idea of [[Convivial Tools]], without necessarily being familiar with the concept. | Illich first became known for his earlier book [[Deschooling Society]], a critique of institutionalized education. In this book Illich proposed the development of "learning webs" for informal learning outside of academic institutions, and advocated the development of a computer network which strongly ressembles the Internet, at a time before the Internet existed. Illich's later book [[Tools for Conviviality]] influenced both philosophers such as [[Andre Gorz]] and inventors such as [[Lee Felsenstein]], a member of the [[Hacker Generation]] who contributed to the development of the personal computer. Felsenstein notably adopted Illich's vision of tools that would be developed and maintained by a community of users. This vision of community tool development has also been embodied in more recent movements, such as the [[Free and Open Source Software]] (FOSS), [[Wiki]] and [[Open Design]] movements, which are manifestations of the idea of [[Convivial Tools]], without necessarily being familiar with the concept. | ||
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When [[Ivan Illich]] wrote [[Tools for Conviviality]] in 1973, he was following on a long tradition of criticism of industrial technology and of proposal of alternatives. The [[Historical Roots]] of the idea of [[Convivial Tools]] extend at least as far back as the eighteenth century French Enlightenment and the philosophy of [[Jean-Jacques Rousseau]]. More recent precursors include twentieth-century figures such as [[Lewis Mumford]] and [[Jacques Ellul]]. The [[Whole Earth]] and [[Appropriate Technology]] movements, mentioned below, appeared a few years ''before'' Illich wrote [[Tools for Conviviality]], and probably exercised significant influence on his thinking. | When [[Ivan Illich]] wrote [[Tools for Conviviality]] in 1973, he was following on a long tradition of criticism of industrial technology and of proposal of alternatives. The [[Historical Roots]] of the idea of [[Convivial Tools]] extend at least as far back as the eighteenth century French Enlightenment and the philosophy of [[Jean-Jacques Rousseau]]. More recent precursors include twentieth-century figures such as [[Lewis Mumford]] and [[Jacques Ellul]]. The [[Whole Earth]] and [[Appropriate Technology]] movements, mentioned below, appeared a few years ''before'' Illich wrote [[Tools for Conviviality]], and probably exercised significant influence on his thinking. | ||
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==[[:Category:FOSS]] - [[Free and Open Source Software]]== | ==[[:Category:FOSS]] - [[Free and Open Source Software]]== | ||
[[Free and Open Source Software]] (FOSS) is a comprehensive term encompassing both the [[Free Software]] and [[Open Source Software]] movements. | [[Free and Open Source Software]] (FOSS) is a comprehensive term encompassing both the [[Free Software]] and [[Open Source Software]] movements. | ||
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==[[:Category:Convivial Websites]]== | ==[[:Category:Convivial Websites]]== | ||
| − | [[Convivial Websites]] are those which demonstrate the characteristics of the [[Convivial Product]], including notably [[Review Sites]], [[How-to Websites]], and other useful websites. | + | [[Convivial Websites]] are those which demonstrate the characteristics of the [[Convivial Product]], including notably [[Review Sites]], [[How-to Websites]], and other useful websites. Other types of Convivial Websites include [[wiki]] website and [[Social Software]] sites. |
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| + | A [[wiki]] is a website whose pages can be edited by any visitor. The first wiki, called [[WikiWikiWeb]], was created by [[Ward Cunningham]] in 1995. Wikis were brought to the attention of the general public by the success of [[Wikipedia]], an online collaborative encyclopedia created in 2001. For detailed information about wikis see also the [http://toolswiki.ouvaton.org Wikis Database]. | ||
==Is this Website a [[Wiki]]?== | ==Is this Website a [[Wiki]]?== | ||
This website operates under [[MediaWiki]] software and thus has the potential to be a [[Wiki]]. However, the site is configured to require users to create an account before they can edit articles. In addition, to avoid continual hassles with spammers, the site is configured so that only WikiSysop can create new accounts. The site thus currently operates as the single-handed creation of one person. However, the companion website the [http://ctwiki.ouvaton.org Convivial Projects Wiki] is a true [[Wiki]], although for the moment it seems to have only a single user.... | This website operates under [[MediaWiki]] software and thus has the potential to be a [[Wiki]]. However, the site is configured to require users to create an account before they can edit articles. In addition, to avoid continual hassles with spammers, the site is configured so that only WikiSysop can create new accounts. The site thus currently operates as the single-handed creation of one person. However, the companion website the [http://ctwiki.ouvaton.org Convivial Projects Wiki] is a true [[Wiki]], although for the moment it seems to have only a single user.... | ||
