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'''Larry Sanger''' created [[Nupedia]] and [[Wikipedia®]] while working for [[Jimbo Wales]]. Sanger invented the name, "Wikipedia." He is currently organizing wiki-based encyclopedia, known as [[Encyclosphere]].<ref>https://justthenews.com/nation/technology/wikipedia-co-founder-launching-competitor-website-upset-about-pro-socialism</ref>
'''Larry Sanger''' created [[Nupedia]] and [[Wikipedia®]] while working for [[Jimbo Wales]]. Sanger invented the name, "Wikipedia." As of 2020 he began organizing a wiki-based encyclopedia known as [[Encyclosphere]].<ref>https://justthenews.com/nation/technology/wikipedia-co-founder-launching-competitor-website-upset-about-pro-socialism</ref>
Sanger's role in the founding of Wikipedia is a matter of dispute. Although Sanger came up with the idea of using wiki software to host their encyclopedia, Wales claims to be the sole "founder" of Wikipedia.
Sanger's role in the founding of Wikipedia is a matter of dispute. Although Sanger came up with the idea of using wiki software to host their encyclopedia, Wales claims to be the sole "founder" of Wikipedia.