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Two more meanings of Web 2.0 to add to the mix:

1. A functional app with a modern, attractive design, as opposed to a legacy app that feels clunky and old. This is how it's used by non-technical people at my job. A web site can be made Web 2.0 by updating its aesthetics. Fixing bugs also makes it feel more Web 2.0.

2. A site where users can add "content" that can be seen by other users. This is how it's used by non-technical folks on campus, according to a friend of mine. Sounds reasonable, but it turns out they apply the definition quite literally, so any site with forums or comments is Web 2.0.




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