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Did Wikihow Came From Wikipedia?
No; wikiHow is its own wiki (a how-to manual, like Wikipedia is an online encyclopedia, and WikiAnswers is a QA site, etc.).
What is the difference between WikiAnswers and Wikipedia?
WikiAnswers and WikipediaWikipedia uses an encyclopedia format, with longer, more inclusive articles. WikiAnswers uses a Q&A format, with shorter, more precise answers. Ownership:WikiAnswers is owned by Answers.com. Wikipedia is owned by the Wikipedia Foundation. Answers.com is a for-profit organization whereas Wikipedia Foundation is not-for-profit.
Is WikiAnswers related to Wikipedia?
WikiAnswers & WikipediaAlthough each of these two sites is a "wiki" site - meaning that the public in general supplies the information - WikiAnswers is not associated with the online encyclopedia Wikipedia; WikiAnswers is a question and answer site. WikiAnswers uses a modified form of the MediaWiki software that Wikipedia also uses, so editing on one site is very similar to editing on the other.However, Answers.com - the parent site of WikiAnswers - does include content from Wikipedia.So what exactly is Wikipedia?It is a wiki-encyclopedia, containing pages written by the public as accurately as possible to serve as a free, "open-source" encyclopedia. Wikipedia gives an all-out definition with extreme accuracy and many, many paragraphs of information, while WikiAnswers allows users to answer a specific question, the 'human' side of the answer, so it is defined well enough for the asker to get the information they want right away, rather than sift through pages of information.
What differences are bitween Wikipedia and encyclopedia?
Wikipedia is an online encyclopedia while a plain encyclopedia is on paper.
Is WikiAnswers supposed to be like Wikipedia?
No, WikiAnswers is not another version of Wikipedia. Whilst they are both based on wiki technology, their aim is very different: WikiAnswers provides answer to specific questions; Wikipedia is an encyclopedia. It is similar in the way that it uses the 'wiki' format - meaning that anybody can edit the information. Other then that, there are many differences. WikiAnswers is used when the user wants a specific answer to a specific question; Wikipedia is used when the user wants an article on a topic.
Does WikiAnswers have to do with wikepedia at all?
No. However, the coincidence in names provides a fun tidbit. A wiki is defined as "A collaborative website which can be directly edited by anyone with access to it" - both WikiAnswers and Wikipedia are plays on this word: WikiAnswers is a site where anyone can ask, answer, and edit questions, whereas Wikipedia is a wiki-encyclopedia which anyone can read or edit.
How many syllables are in the word encyclopedia?
There are 6 syllables in encyclopedia: en-cy-clo-pe-di-a.
Who created the Wikipedia Encyclopedia?
The person who crated the Wikipedia Encyclopedia was named John Dorrus. He became very famous after creating the Wikipedia Encyclopedia many years ago.
Is WikiAnswers run by Wikipedia?
No, WikiAnswers is not run by Wikipedia.
What basically is a Wikipedia?
Wikipedia is a online encyclopedia.
Has Wikipedia got anything to do with WikiAnswers?
No, Wikipedia and WikiAnswers are not affiliated.
Why doesn't WikiAnswers have a link to Wikipedia?
WikiAnswers is not associated with Wikipedia.
