What Web 2.0 really means, part 2

First, I would like to thank those who answered the question "What does Web 2.0 really mean to you". 

It was interesting to see what most people think.  It seems it is an overwhelming answer for interactivity-at least in a textual format.  In speaking to someone in my library recently, she was complaining of her young niece talking about Web 3.0 technologies.  In this rant, CC (names have been altered to protect the innocent) proceeded to state that she hadn't even really learned what 2.0 was and that she was probably at web 1.5 right now.  "When 3.0 comes out in full force, I'll probably be at 2.0.  It seems I'm always two steps behind with these things" said CC.  Knowing CC pretty well, I know for a fact that she has both a MySpace and a Facebook account.  I pointed out to her that these were 2.0 technologies and she lit up because she was 'with' the times. 

This reiterates my belief that the majority of people were using Web 2.0 programs and apps before they were officially titled Web 2.0.  How many of us were on MySpace or Facebook before we knew the term social networking?  Did it really only become 2.0 when businesses, libraries, and other organizations started using these tools too? 

I've heard many 'definitions' for Web 3.0.  Some say it is more interactive than 2.0.  Instead of just using text based things, it will be audio (Skype anyone?) and video based.  It will be 3-D.  I'm not sure the Web or our computers are quite ready for that level yet so I've found numerous articles and sites addressing this already.  One really great series of articles is from "HowStuffWorks".  Now, admittedly the article is from 2008 so its a bit dated but they were already looking at this when we were just learning 2.0 existed.  It's a tad scary for those out there that are not tech friendly.

Strickland, Jonathan. "How Web 3.0 Will Work." 03 March 2008. HowStuffWorks.com. 23 November 2009.
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/web-30.htm

The other article of interest is from PC magazine.  This magazine, understandably, covers a great deal of material concerning Web 3.0.  In an actual series of articles starting with the Introduction to an Idiot's Guide ending with a brief look at versions 4, 5, and 6. 

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2102852,00.asp

Hopefully, these will give you some idea of what is out there and what is to come.  Maybe after you look at these, you might be able to think of what it means for you and for your library.