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Web 2.0 was introduced in 2004. It is a term that refers to the second generation of the World Wide Web. it is labelled with '2.0' because it is an uprgraded version, and the second generation. . Like software, the new generation of the Web includes new features and functionality that was not available in the past. However, Web 2.0 does not refer to a specific version of the Web, but rather a series of technological improvements.

Examples of features that are parts of Web 2.0:

• Blogging - also known as Web logs, these allow users to post thoughts and updates about their life on the Web.
• Wikis - sites like Wikipedia and others enable users from around the world to add and update online content.
• Social networking - sites like Facebook and MySpace allow users to build and customize their own profile sand communicate with friends.
• Web applications - a broad range of new applications make it possible for users to run programs directly in a Web browser.

Definitions

'Mediation'-  Where our ideas of what happens in the world and our ideas of what is happening comes from other sources of the media, rather than through our own experiences.

'Proliferation'- means a sudden increase in the amount or number of something. for example you could say "the proliferation of global media networks".


What is meant by 'The Media' ?

The media is predominantly various means of communication and information, for example:

- Television
-Newspapers
-Magazines
-Radio
-Computers
-Internet/ Social networking

All these are aspects of media, but media is not just collecting information via different means, it is also included in things such as music, film, and photography.


Why is the media so strictly regulated in countries like Burma, China and Ethiopia? 

The governments of these countries have strict regulations over all forms of media taking place within the country to try and stop ideas being formulated and spread across the population and also to stop any public critismisim being recieved from the media aswell.

Why is the media so important in today's society?


The media is so important in today's day and age because it is a key way of gaining news and information from across the world and country. It's a fast, and effective way of communication also, with things such as social networking websites, where you can communicate with friends for free. Also, the media is very influencial and plays a big part in many of our day to day lives.