Evolution of the Internet

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What is the origin of the World Wide Web (Web)?

It was developed by a single individual in the 1990s
It evolved from an early version of the Internet
It emerged from Hypertext Markup Language and transfer protocol (correct)
It originated from a collaboration between multiple technology companies

What new challenges did the Internet raise related to free speech?

Control of hate speech, spam, and libel (correct)
Enforcement of international copyright laws
Monitoring of commercial advertisements and endorsements
Regulation of political speech and propaganda

What capability did computers and the Internet enhance?

Seamless integration of different operating systems
Improved graphical user interface design
Ability to deal with huge amounts of data swiftly (correct)
Enhanced virtual reality experiences

What was the initial belief about computer infrastructure?

<p>It made sense to have big, central computers because they were cheaper and not many people could use them from far away (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What brought about a significant change in computer dynamics?

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The Origin of the World Wide Web

The World Wide Web (Web) was invented by British computer scientist Sir Tim Berners-Lee in 1989
The Web was created to facilitate the sharing and linking of information over the Internet

Impact on Free Speech

The Internet raised new challenges related to free speech, including issues of online censorship, hate speech, and information control

Enhanced Capability

Computers and the Internet greatly enhanced the capability of rapid global communication and information exchange

Initial Belief about Computer Infrastructure

Initially, it was believed that computer infrastructure would be centralized and controlled by a few large corporations

Significant Change in Computer Dynamics

The widespread adoption of personal computers and the Internet brought about a significant change in computer dynamics, shifting from centralized control to decentralized, user-driven networks