Social networks are becoming more an more integrated into tools that we use every day. Cisco Systems is buying social network Tribe.net, likely to integrate the Tribe technology into Cisco’s network and service solutions for large companies.
“Netscape co-creator Marc Andreessen, say that social networks will soon be as ubiquitous as regular Web sites. They are aiming to create tools to let ordinary people, large companies and even presidential candidates create social Web sites tailored for their own customers, friends, fans and employees.”
As social networks become more mainstream, there is no shortage of clamor online over news like this.