Did you know the origin of the word wiki?

[Torsten]

Hi,

I've just read that the word "wiki" (I usually use it as google keyword to find something on Wikipedia), was coined by Ward Cunnigham in 1995. It's supposed to be Hawaiian and means "very quick".

Interesting, isn't it?
Torsten
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[Mister Micawber]

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Why don't you just bookmark or tab Wikipedia, then?-- it'd save you some keystrokes.
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[Torsten]

Hi Charles,

Many thanks for your suggestion. Since I use the Google Toolbar, it's quicker to simply type in "direct shift gearbox wiki" and click on the search button. If I bookmark Wikipedia, I have to first open the Wikipedia page, then to type in the search string, then to hit "search". Also, if I misspell something, Google makes a suggestion while Wikipedia simply says "not such entry" and I have to correct the search string myself.
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[Mister Micawber]

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Ah, I see. I get confused with all those toolbars-- and they cramp the screen.
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