Web 2.0 - The start of something new

I have recently come accross a very interesting article describing what Web 2.0 is all about. According to the article Web 2.0 is the new set of technologies enabling web pages to behave more like our desktops. In other words, Web 2.0 is the move from the desktop to the internet. Examples of this would be Microsoft's Office Live, Flickr etc etc.

Web 2.0 thus give the idividual the power to "get published" and to maintain his own content. Interaction between individuals or companies become easier. You get the fealing that you are part of the web and not just a spectator.

I do agree with this. Blogging is a simple example of Web 2.0. By blogging I get exposure, publish my own content, maintain my own content and I get my 15 minutes of fame. But, is Web 2.0 based on empowering the indivual alone? Is Web 2.0 a set of community based technologies? What about business and Web 2.0? What does the face of a Web 2.0 based company look like?


In my next post I will have a look at exately that: Business and Web 2.0.