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Wikis For Dummies

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This provides a solid overview of the history, general functions, and common uses of Wikis, and for that I am glad that I read it. One thing that I didn't consider until after I bought it -- and was using a few wikis already -- was that a great deal of the information was engine-specific. PBWiki was a common example throughout the book, but I don't use PBWiki, and I don't like the interface (I guess I got used to Wikispaces, which works perfectly for me). So although there was a great deal of good information about what I can do with a wiki, so much of the how wasn't useful to me, since I'll have to go learn the particulars of my engine of choice, rather than the ones in the book.

I learned everything I needed to know out of the first three chapters. Also has a nice chapter on managing a wiki. It's very clear, and an very approachable how-to book. Once you get the basics from this book, you'll discover that building a wiki is really pretty intuitive. But this is a good way to get started.

I enjoyed reading this book; it's clear and well written, as you might expect from a title in the "Dummies" range. You won't need to read all of the book, particularly if you're not going to build your own Wiki, but it does provide a good overview of how and why Wikis are used.

I am new to the whole Wiki thing and thought that this book would be helpful. I found it frustrating because they kept pushing you to a site where you could have your Wiki hosted. Everything was geared for if you were having your Wiki hosted there. For example the way the code works at the recommened hosting site was explained in detail, but didn't work on my site.

Finally I saw that one of the writers owns that Wiki hosting site they kept pushing in the book.

I don't need a hosting site. I need to know how to create a page which is why I bought the book! I found it really frustrating and unhelpful. Returned it the same day.

Put on a wiki assignment at work, the Dummies again save the day where all the other resources I had were clear as mud.

Wikis For Dummies This is a good book if you are looking for a guide to get started. It covers the basics for starting the Wiki process and explains different ways one can use a wiki for work.

I found it helpful.

The book is like an encyclopedia for Wikis (dare I say a wikipedia)... History and information. This is probably the best book I have bought on the topic in the last year.

It is very creative in the suggestions for uses of wikis.

The first book I picked up to help me learn about wikis. A great place for anyone to get started learning about wikis.

My review of the book Wikis for Dummies; I found this book to be just what I need to enhance my understanding of the Wiki movement. My current work involves creating a company wiki and this book was very helpful. My thanks to the authors, they made the subject matter easy to read and understand. They also provided helpful hints on how to inspire others to join in the creation of our wiki project.