MediaWiki : No.1 Free Wiki Software

MediaWiki is a free wiki software package that can be used to install Wikipedia like collaboration environment on any website or server. If you’re looking for a flexible wiki Content Management System then MediaWiki is the package you need. It can be used for a wide variety of projects, regardless of the amount of people involved.

Whether it’s a solo writer writing a book or a 100 people team working on a massive assignment, MediaWiki can handle it. It’s simple to install, very easy to learn, and absolutely free.

MediaWiki -

Some Features

  • Collaborate with as many people as you want.
  • Extendable: Install extensions for additional functionalities (add calendar, integrate chat, add backup /restore functionalities, clipboard, etc.). Hundreds of extensions available.
  • Fullly configurable: change look and skin, restrict certain pages, add categories, enable / disable file uploading, and lots more.
  • Support: Well documented. So if you want to add something to your wiki but have no clue how it can be done just search for it on MediaWiki.org
  • Used by over 50 popular online websites (incl. Wikipedia). Check out the full list here.

  • Note: Several webhosts include a preconfigured MediaWiki with the hosting package. Contact your host for details.

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Get MediaWiki @ www.mediawiki.org

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1 Comment Add Comment
2008-12-28 06:47:06
JKsoft

Have a look at Dokuwiki also, think it has grown in popularity!

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