[Foundation-l] Software idea: a "Wikipedia Explorer" that lets you browse Wikipedia and more

Tue Dec 27 21:15:50 UTC 2011

I personally would prefer to see such new features added directly to
Wikipedia instead of focusing on another product. Remember, this is 2012,
we don't need dedicated software for most things anymore.

On Tue, Dec 27, 2011 at 4:01 PM, Yao Ziyuan <yaoziyuan at gmail.com> wrote:

> Remember there was MSN Explorer (desktop software) that let you browse MSN
> and use MSN services such as Hotmail?
>
> Remember Google Earth (desktop software) that lets you browse the Earth and
> provides additional services based on the Earth?
>
> We can also make a "Wikipedia Explorer" (desktop software) that lets you
> browse Wikipedia AND provides an added layer that enables users to:
>
> * Chat/discuss with other users interested in the same topic (Wikipedia
> article).
> * Announce/find resources related to a topic (products, books, jobs,
> anything).
> * More.
>
> I intend to see such a "Wikipedia Explorer" developed, or personally
> develop it. Any comments?
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-- 
John