Essentially, blogs and wikis are a way for users to share information. Wikis are edited by numerous people who have access, and blogs are typically only edited by one individual.
Blogs can be used for collaboration when an individual is trying to provide information to its readers as seen in the NYT article with Wal-Mart Tastemakers. The blog writers are blunt in its criticism of products that Wal-Mart carries.
The usage of wiki is always evolving. As of now, it is used almost like an encyclopedia online to share information, that is not necessarily always accurate. As for a new use for wikis, I can't think of one right now.
Source: Wal-Mart Tastemakers Write a Blunt and Unfiltered Blog, NY Times, march 3, 2008, p. C1, at:http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/03/business/03walmart.html Wal-Mart Tastemakers.pdf (below)
Wiki While You Work; The technology popularized by Wikipedia can help companies gather and manage their own collective knowledge. Here's how to get started by Margaret Locher. CIO, May 1, 2008. Vol. 21, Iss. 14. Available at: http://www.cio.com/article/336818/More_on_How_to_Build_Your_Own_Wikipedia or download the PDF on th bottomof this page: More on How to Build Your Own Wikipedia _ CIO.pdf (below)
Interesting to hear why and how you would say blogs are a collaborative process.
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