CNET Announces Call for Entries for First "Webware 100" Awards.Chosen by CNET (body) CNET - Centre national d'Etudes des Telecommunications. The French national telecommunications research centre at Lannion. Editors and the Web 2.0 User Community, Awards Recognize the Best Web 2.0 Sites, Services, and Applications Available Today http://www.webware.com/100 SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden -- CNET (www.cnet.com), where people go to discover the latest in tech and consumer electronics, and a property of CNET Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:CNET), today announced that CNET Webware is now accepting submissions for the first ever "Webware 100" Awards. The awards, which are chosen by users with input from the CNET expert editorial team, recognize the best Web 2.0 sites, services, and applications that are leading the next wave of innovation. Webware.com (www.webware.com), a CNET site, provides the latest information on Web 2.0 sites, services, and applications. Its timely and relevant blog entries about hundreds of web-based services, such as wikis See wiki. , blogs, and social networking sites A Web site that provides a virtual community for people interested in a particular subject or just to "hang out" together. Members create their own online "profile" with biographical data, pictures, likes, dislikes and any other information they choose to post. , help users determine the best products for them to use in their daily lives. Webware is led by veteran tech journalist and CNET Editor at Large Rafe Needleman, with additional entries from the CNET editors. "With dozens of new Web 2.0 sites cropping up each day, it is confusing con·fuse v. con·fused, con·fus·ing, con·fus·es v.tr. 1. a. To cause to be unable to think with clarity or act with intelligence or understanding; throw off. b. for users to determine which are worth using today, and which will survive," said Rafe Needleman. "By combining the expertise of CNET editors and the first-hand experience of the Web 2.0 user community, we'll be able to sort through the Web 2.0 scene and identify the best sites, services, and applications." Submitting an entry is free and anyone may do so. To qualify, nominated nom·i·nate tr.v. nom·i·nat·ed, nom·i·nat·ing, nom·i·nates 1. To propose by name as a candidate, especially for election. 2. To designate or appoint to an office, responsibility, or honor. sites must be live by Monday, May 7. Beta sites An organization or group that is beta testing hardware and/or software. See beta test. are accepted, but must be in open beta. Each service must be entered into one of the Webware 100's ten categories. The deadline for submissions is May 7, 2007. Companies have the choice of submitting their website, web service, or applications in one of the following award categories: * Browsing (web browsers The following is a list of web browsers. Historical Historically important browsers In order of release:
* Communications (e-mail, chat, VOIP (Voice Over IP) A digital telephone service that uses the public Internet as well as private backbones instead of the traditional telephone network. Many companies, including Vonage, 8x8 and AT&T (CallVantage), typically offer calling within the country for a ) * Community (social networks, groups) * Data (search, storage, backup, sharing, and sync) * Entertainment (games and contests) * Media (audio, video, photo) * Mobile (portable utilities and apps) * Productivity (apps, business tools, commerce) * Publishing (blogging, web content, design tools) * Reference (mapping, reference works, and education) When public submissions close, CNET editors will review the entries and identify the top 25 finalists for each of the ten categories. Sites, services, and applications will be judged by their usefulness, design, and/or ability to engage users. Beginning on May 14 through June 3, the public will be able to review the top 25 finalists in each category and participate in voting, ultimately determining the Webware 100 winners. Webware 100 winners - the top 10 sites and services in each of the 10 categories - will be announced on Monday, June 18, 2007, and will be posted on Webware.com, as well as CNET.com. For a complete list of the award criteria and to submit a site, please visit: http://webware.com/100 About CNET CNET (www.cnet.com) is where people go to discover the latest in tech and consumer electronics. Driven by a trusted voice and a passionate community, CNET creates an open environment for people to find and use the best products to fit their lifestyle. The powerful combination of CNET's award-winning news, lab-tested product reviews, safe and spyware-free downloads, and user-generated content The production of content by the general public rather than by paid professionals and experts in the field. Mostly available on the Web via blogs and wikis, user-generated content refers to material such as the daily news, encyclopedias and other references, movie and product reviews as give people information and inspiration to live and thrive in today's digital world. About CNET Networks CNET Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:CNET) (www.cnetnetworks.com) is an interactive media company that builds brands for people and the things they are passionate about, such as gaming, music, entertainment, technology, business, food, and parenting. The Company's leading brands include CNET, GameSpot, TV.com, MP3.com, Webshots, CHOW, UrbanBaby, ZDNet, BNET BNET Battle.net (Blizzard Entertainment) bnet Bungie.net BNET Bentley Intranet BNET Billy Noguera Entertainment Group Inc. BNET Britain-Nigeria Educational Trust , and TechRepublic. Founded in 1992, CNET Networks has a strong presence in the US, Asia, and Europe. |
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