People know about Web 2.0 or at least have heard about it.  Well welcome to Web 3.0.  What is this?  Well, according to Marc Benioff, founder of Salesforce.com, they are:

Web 1.0 – Anyone can transact
Web 2.0 – Anyone can participate
Web 3.0 – Anyone can Innovate

These are phases in the development of the internet, but they are not distinct, seperate periods of time, they are like waves overlapping each other.  In fact, we are still transacting (Checking your checking balance online), we are participating (such as in forums or commenting on Itunes), and if you use Google Docs or a similar application then you are Innovating online.

The entire article is here  I am sure you will find this a fascinating read.

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