Knol
Knol: a unit of knowledge, is the latest beta offering from Google.[1] It is a Wiki platform with new features, new posting rules and community tools. One major difference will be the inclusion of pay-per-click ad services. [2] According to the official Google Blog "The web contains vast amounts of information, but not everything worth knowing is on the web. An enormous amount of information resides in people's heads:"[3]
Effects on Conservapedia
Judging how Google continues to usurp conservative/opposing viewpoints, no new negative consequences as a result. On a positive note, Google's billion dollar R&D may spur great new tools, adopted by all Wiki's for the better.
Effects on Wikipedia
Google, the 1000 pound gorilla in the room, will quickly equal Wikipedia's giant offerings. With that, members will switch and contribute to Google. Wikipedia's collaboration with Google has yielded top placement, over a million pages strong, within Google's search service. That is also expected to diminish with Knol growth.
References
- ↑ Official Knol Homepage
- ↑ Google's Wikipedia rival, Knol, goes public CNET July 23, 2008
- ↑ Official Google Blog July 23,2008