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The concept of "wiki" comes from the Hawaiian word for "quick" and is a fast way to cross-link information by using WikiWords, a mixed case word entered into an editor.

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  • For the 3 people left who don't know this, a wiki is a Web site that anyone can edit or contribute to.
  • Anyone who wants to contribute will be invited to do so, I will credit every single one of you in the document i will present and the wiki will be available online after the event —  English-writing Israeli-bloggers
  • If you're starting a new project and your wiki is the home and public face for it, consider getting a logo and simple branding package done to use as a base for customizing the look of your wiki. —  Future Changes: Grow Your Wiki
  • KotomiT, that's what a wiki is all about so I would say go right ahead. —  Conservapedia - Recent changes [en]
  • In the classroom, a wiki is a free tool that empowers every student to participate in group projects. —  Recently Uploaded Slideshows
 

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  1. Originally an abbreviation of WikiWikiWeb, software developed by American computer programmer Howard G. Cunningham (born 1949) : Hawaiian wikiwiki, quick + web.
 

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