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Vaim Faqs
Steve Kimbrough
May 10, 2006
1 What does the word vaim mean?
The word vaim has two meanings:
1. In Estonian, the word vaim means ghost (http://et.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaim).
See http://www.logosdictionary.com/pls/dictionary/new dictionary.gdic.sl?
phrase code=5573701 for the pronunciation.
2. The word vaim is an acronym, abbreviating Value-Added Information Mash.
The two meanings are unrelated. It is permitted to pronounce both words in the Estonian
fashion.
2 What is a mash?
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mashup %28web application hybrid%29:
A mashup is a website or web application that seamlessly combines content
from more than one source into an integrated experience.
And
The etymology of this term almost certainly derives from its similar use in pop
music where DJ’s take the vocal track from one song and combine it with the
instrumental track of another song resulting in an entirely new composition.
In the lingo, Web mashing......

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