Originally posted by Sharmi Ragoth:
Wikipedia is not allowed at my workplace. So, I go to google, and type "wikipedia 'search string'" and then click on the cached link below the search result to look at the wikipedia contents.
[ October 19, 2006: Message edited by: Sharmi Ragoth ]
For example, if I were to search for help on a bug in my development work ( assuming I skipped JavaRanch ) google would be my first choice. However, if I were searching for historical information on a specific programming language, wikipedia would be the place to do. Obviously, encyclopedia type searches.
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Originally posted by Jim Yingst:
...Wikipedia does have some dangers, where the anyone-can-edit ethos sometimes leads to nasty edit wars and vandalism, particularly with controversial topics...
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Originally posted by Jim Yingst:
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Originally posted by Sonny Gill:
If you are using Firefox, it is really easy to set up a quick search. That's what I have done. (Ctrl-L -> Type "wp <search_term>" -> Enter )
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Originally posted by Paul Wheaton:
I wonder why JavaRanch isn't mentioned on their java page?
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Originally posted by fred rosenberger:
There is now a really crappy article on the Wikipedia about the Javaranch. I felt we needed our own entry. i'm a really crappy writer, so unless some of the more talented folks help, i'm sure it'll be gone soon...
JavaRanch Wikipedia article that needs help
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