MixingAndRemixingInformation/LearningFlickr

I plan to use FlickrSystem as a major example to teach the concepts of the course. It will also be a wonderful source of possible projects for students.

Some steps involved:

setting up an account (for those who don't have one)
understanding Flickr's functionality
studying the API
thinking about possible new remix possibilities

Introducing Flickr

We can walk through the opening screenshot to understand what Flickr considers useful about itself:

MacDevCenter.com: What Is Flickr (and Hot Tips for Using It) might be a good tutorial.

O'Reilly Network: Stewart Butterfield on Flickr might be useful.

Of course, there is http://flickr.com/learn_more.gne

Flickr development

Flickr Services is where to apply for an API key
see what keys you have: Flickr Services

Flickr hacks

Flickr PM - A GM script that adds Useful links next to usernames in Flickr forums and comments pages. on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Social network side of Flickr

FlickrLand January 2005 - a photoset on Flickr -- network analysis of Flickr.

Interesting applications based on Flickr

Flickr Filesystem represents one's Flickr account as a Linux filesystem.