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Explore Erin Wolfe's favorite web applications, which provide engaging interactions beyond mere information. Learn about various popular web apps like Kayak for airfare searches, iGoogle for customizable homepages, Yelp for reviews on restaurants and services, and Pandora for streaming free music. These applications illustrate the diverse functionality of web-based tools, enhancing your online experience. Delve into the definition of web apps and why they have become integral to our daily internet usage.
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Erin’s Favorite WebApps Erin Wolfe 5/1/08 CC590
What is a WebApp? • Application that is accessed via a web browser through the internet • Common Web applications include Webmail, online retail sales, online auctions, wikis, discussion boards, blogs, MMORPGs (?), and many other functions • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_application • Erin’s definition: a website that you can “interact” with, not just read info
Kayak.com • Search for airfare • Buy directly from airline or other vendor • www.kayak.com
iGoogle.com • Customize your Google homepage • www.google.com
yelp.com • Reviews of everything • Restaurants • Shopping • Hotels • Etc. • www.yelp.com
pandora.com • Erin’s 2nd favorite website (after facebook) • Listen to free music of your choosing all day!! • www.pandora.com
keepvid.com or convertdirect.com