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Released in 2004, Ruby on Rails is quickly becoming one of the most popular programming languages for creating web applications. Here are some of the most innovative applications that have been created since its inception.

1. Basecamp - Over 1 million people have found a new and novel way to approach project collaboration. Basecamp provides tools that improve communication between people working together on a project. Using Basecamp, you can keep track of what needs to get done and who’s responsible. Share files quickly and easily with co-workers or with clients. Track how much time is spent on each task and schedule due dates.

2. Backpack - Keep your to-do lists, notes, ideas, and calendar online with Backpack. Used by over 300,000 people.

3. Campfire - Allows you to set up password-protected chat rooms in a matter of seconds.

4. Highrise - Takes communication to the next level. “Highrise is great for salespeople who want to keep track of their clients and leads, journalists who want to keep track of people and companies they’ve covered, real estate agents who want to keep track of their buyers and sellers, and plenty more.”

5. Tadalist - the Web’s easiest to-do list. Ta-da allows you to make lists for yourself and share them with others.

6. 43things - Making a list of your goals is the best way to achieve them. Why not share them with the world at 43things.com and find others who have the same ambitions.

7. 43people - Who do you want to meet? Share it with the world at 43people.com.

8. 43places - Where do you want to go. Share it with the world at 43places.com.

9. Coolchaser - Create your own customized Myspace Layouts.

10. Invent A Story - Collaborative story writing, one sentence at a time.

11. DiggFeedr - If you like Digg, then you’ll really love DiggFeedr. This Ruby on Rails application pulls Digg items using the API in order to syndicate the content through Feedburner.

12. Smarkets - A prediction market for Amazon products. Allows you to buy stocks in everything from iPods to video games. Prices change based on Amazon sales ranks. Traders can buy, sell, short, and cover.

13. Tastyplanner - upload and share your favorite recipes.

14. ElectricCheckBook - As noted on the website, “the fast and easy way to manage your checking, savings or credit card accounts.”

15. 123PC - Build your own computer!

16. Coastr - A social networking site for beer lovers.

17. DCRails - Find the nearest Metro to your destination.

18. FutureMail - Email your future self.

19. Livingto100 - Find out how long you might live with this life expectancy calculator.

20. Odeo - Create your own podcast online.

21. Simply Done - web based accounting that allows you to manage your personal accounting at anytime, from anywhere in the world.

22. Userscripts - Cool site developed on Ruby on Rails. Userscripts.org offers free Greasemonkey scripts that allow you to change how your favorite pages behave and look.

23. Blinksale - Send invoices online.

24. Bubbleshare - Create and share slideshows online.

25. Chainreading - Designed for those who are addicted to reading. Chain Reading allows you to share what you’re reading, suggest books to your friends, browse books recommended by others, and write book reviews.

26. CommunityWalk - Create informational, interactive, and engaging maps. CommunityWalk allows you to build maps with photos, videos and more in just minutes.

27. Getharvest - time-tracking software.

28. Golfbuzz - Social networking site for golfers.

29. ForecastAdvisor - Get a 5-day forecast for any US zip code or city.

30. Feeddigest - Put automatically updating news and feed content on your web site.

31. Favoriterun - Track and plan where you’re going to run.

32. Dealplumber - Social network for savvy shoppers to find, save, and share deals.

33. Happycarpools - Find a local carpool.

34. Podomatic - Create, Find, and Share Podcasts.

35. Suprglu - Gathers your content from popular web services (i.e. del.icio.us, Digg, Flickr, etc.) and publishes them in one convenient place.

36. Yubnub - A command-line for the web.

37. Wayfaring - Create personalized maps and share them with your friends.

38. Twitter - Allows you to stay in touch with your friends, family, and co-workers through the use of mini-blogging.

39. Blingee - Customize your pictures with glitter, graphics, and comments.

40. Revver - Video-sharing site built with Ruby on Rails.

41. Kongregate - Enables game developers to meet up, play games, and operate together as a community.

42. Vodpod - Collect, share, and watch videos. Allows you to aggregate all of your favorite videos from YouTube, Metacafe, Yahoo Video, DailyMotion, and others.

43. Customize - Download Themes, Skins, Wallpapers, and icons for your desktop. As a member of Customize.org, you can upload your own creations as well.

44. Eons - Social networking site for those who are 50 and over.

45. Shopify - Create your own online shop with ease.

46. Corkd - Social networking site for wine lovers.

47. Stikipad - Hosted wiki solutions that allows you to organize your information and share it with others.

48. Justsayhi - Online dating site built with Ruby on Rails.

49. Zevents - Discover things to do in your area.

50. Menuism - Social community that allows you to review restaurants and discover new places to eat.

51. Collectivex - Create a free private or public Groupsite for sharing and keeping your group connected. Great for social networks, alumni associations, memberships, non-profits, and social groups.

52. Tanga - Sells one great deal each day.

53. Unfuddle - A project management solution similar to Basecamp.

54. Backchannelmedia - Free web-based media search engine. One of the largest dynamically generated TV listings database to ever be created.

55. Eponym - Blog directory built with Ruby on Rails.

56. Gydget - Create your own widget to promote bands, sports teams, etc.

57. Flippingpad - Social networking site for those who are interested in real estate investing.

58. XMGimage - Upload, edit, organize, and share your images.

59. Growsonyou - Social networking site for gardeners.

60. Vroomr - Social bookmarking site for automotive news.

61. Competitious - Organize news and data about your competitors.

62. Isabont - Web based application for job hunters. Keep track of the positions you’ve applied for, resumes you’ve sent out and contacts you’ve established along the way.

63. Dimewise - Web-based application for financial management.

64. Flagr - Share cool places. Add photos, videos, and descriptions of your favorite places. Find new and cool places to go.

65. Gusto - Find travel blogs, hotel reivews, hotels, photos, travel journals and more all personalized you to your own preferences and lifestyle.

66. Triptie - Plan your travel by remixing the trip plans of others.

67. Insiderpages - Find businesses, share your opinions, and ask questions in your local community.

68. Tutorlinker - Find local tutors.

69. Rentometer - Find what people are paying for rental property in your area.

70. Funadvice - Social Q+A site where members can ask & answer questions, share photos, send private messages, and syndicate their content via widgets.

71. Brainreactions - Online Brainstorming and Idea Management software.

72. Jiploo - Website monitoring tool.

73. Crazyegg - An excellent tool for tracking which portions of your website your users are clicking/viewing. Ideal solution for webmasters looking to optimize their revenue.

74. Bigcartel - Allows you to easily create a shop to sell your goods online.

75. Doodlekit - Free online website builder.

76. Inklingmarkets - Online community for prediction markets

77. Stikkit - Application that allows you to create your own sticky notes online.

78. Calendarhub - Online calendars that you can access from anywhere.

79. Numsum - Create and share Web Spreadsheets.

80. Soulcast - A blogging community.

81. RSSmixer - Combine all your favorite feeds into one.

82. Ninjawords - A really fast online dictionary.

83. Dormitem - Free college classifieds.

84. Feedmyapp - Web 2.0 directory.

85. Simplyinvoices - Create great looking invoices in minutes.

86. Darenotask - Submit a question and see if people agree with you.

87. Jjot - Sticky notes for the Web.

88. Reelcomp - Video sharing site that focuses on skateboarding, snowboarding, and surfing videos. Built entirely with Ruby on Rails.

89. LifeJot - Online grocery list tracker.

90. Slamdot - Makes web hosting easy. Allows you to manage your website, domain registration, billing details, and support all in one place.

91. Curbly - A social networking site for those obsessed with home decorating. Post pictures of your house, share design ideas, and get expert advice.

92. DesignRelated - Social bookmarking site for designers.

93. Feedmarker - A free web based bookmarker and newsreader with tagging.

94. Stockicons - Offers the widest variety of professionally designed, royalty-free stock icon collections anywhere. Built with Ruby on Rails.

95. IconBuffet - Another leading provider of royalty-free stock icons and digital artwork. Lots of great resources for web designers.

96. SportsSpyder - Makes it easy to find and subscribe to sports news for your favorite teams.

97. URL.com - Top results from Google, Yahoo!, and MSN ranked by you. Allows users to collaborate with one another to improve and rerank the top search results.

98. ATopSites - A “clone” of Alexa.com that uses the Alexa Web services.

99. Tourb.us - A better way to find live music. Track your favorite bands. Get reminders before concerts. Find tonights shows in your city. Meet friends for shows. Post reviews and photos of shows.

100. Fluxiom - Makes it easy to organize and share your digital assets with clients, partners, and co-workers.

101. MyPunchBowl - Web-based application for party and event planning.

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