I think Tim O’Reilly and Bryan Alexander’s articles spell out an interesting phenomenon. Detailing the growth from Web 1.0 to Web 2.0, O’Reilly sets up a comparative argument. I think the biggest change between the two forms of web surfing deals with user interaction. Web 2.0 is centered around the user’s ability to process information online. I really liked his point that barnesandnobel.com and amazon.com sell the same products, but Amazon is successful because of the user interaction. Amazon allows users to rate products and communicate with other users. The interaction between users who are strangers in the real world is intriguing. Unlike Web 1.0, Web 2.0 is a social atmosphere. Interacting together, the users are responsible for building the credibility of the site. This kind of interaction is found in most web 2.0 websites, including google, wikipedia and eBay. I find it really interesting that for the first time people are influencing the programs that they are using on the web. I think this ties greatly into blogging. Blogging goes further than simply making your opinion known in comments on ebay or amazon. Blogging is a personal space that is available for anyone. I am excited to see what web 3.0 will bring!