some general comments
This weeks chapter in Digital History was extremely helpful. It gave me a better understanding of the basic technical aspects of the web. While it is true that to use the web you really do not have to know anything about how websites are created. After reading this chapter, I would think that being knowledgeable about how websites are created and why would better enable a user to get more out of a website.
I really enjoyed the chapters discussion of openness in regards to knowledge within the digital history community. Cohen and Rosenzweig suggest that after you have down your web review that you contact the creators of the sites you thought were the best. It reminded me of our frequent discussions in Public History about contacting similar historic house museums to gather information and advice. It is just good to see that people would be willing to help others out.