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XBIS 219 - Web 2.0

After the collapse of dot-com in 2001, Web 2.0 was created. Many experts say that the collapse was reason for a big change on the web; and that change was Web 2.0. To be more specific, in 2004, a conference between O'Reilly and Media Live International is where Web 2.0 was developed and considered the second generation of web design. Indeed, users were not simple viewers anymore they were more participants (O'Reilly, 2005).

There are several advantages to using Web 2.0 as it allows users to more easily locate information through keyword searches. Additionally, Web 2.0 is making a more affordable way for users to communicate all over the world for a fraction of the cost that they would have to pay if they were making international phone calls. By allowing users to have information that specifically fits their needs, Web 2.0 is a great advancement for our time. However, there are disadvantages to Web 2.0 as well. Dependency is one key problem, if there were to ever be a power outage it could become a serious issue for users when trying to access their information. Additionally, another disadvantage is unsecure websites, which can be targeted for internet crime by hackers who could be trying to steal users information.

Web 2.0 has had a positive impact on businessnes, for example, it has changed the way that consumers interact with one another as well as the way that businesses communicate within their markets. By allowing employees to share their information Web 2.0 is able to assit in increasing sales and also gives support in recruiting for the HR department as well as assisting in strengthening the company's image. There were also negative effects on the busines by the use of Web 2.0, such as that users can share copyright materials (musich, software, movies, etc.) which end up damaging many organizations (Exforsys, Inc. 2009). Overall, Web 2.0 can be a great benefit to most companies if it is used for what it is intended....