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What concept does the term 'Web' specifically refer to?
What concept does the term 'Web' specifically refer to?
Who is credited with inventing the World Wide Web?
Who is credited with inventing the World Wide Web?
When did the first-ever website go live?
When did the first-ever website go live?
What format was used for the first web server running at CERN?
What format was used for the first web server running at CERN?
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What was the fundamental idea behind the creation of the Web?
What was the fundamental idea behind the creation of the Web?
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What was Tim Berners-Lee's first action towards developing the Web?
What was Tim Berners-Lee's first action towards developing the Web?
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By what year did the WWW software become available to colleagues at CERN?
By what year did the WWW software become available to colleagues at CERN?
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What type of message did Tim Berners-Lee post to newsgroups to increase interest in the Web?
What type of message did Tim Berners-Lee post to newsgroups to increase interest in the Web?
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What role did Joseph Carl Robnett Licklider play in the development of the internet?
What role did Joseph Carl Robnett Licklider play in the development of the internet?
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Which application is built on top of the internet infrastructure?
Which application is built on top of the internet infrastructure?
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What was the primary purpose of developing the Domain Name System?
What was the primary purpose of developing the Domain Name System?
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What notable event occurred in the 2000s related to internet companies?
What notable event occurred in the 2000s related to internet companies?
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Which protocol is primarily responsible for sending emails over the internet?
Which protocol is primarily responsible for sending emails over the internet?
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What impact did the web have on communication compared to traditional methods?
What impact did the web have on communication compared to traditional methods?
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What was a significant consequence of the rise of online entertainment?
What was a significant consequence of the rise of online entertainment?
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What was a primary negative effect of the access to information provided by the internet?
What was a primary negative effect of the access to information provided by the internet?
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What was the main objective of the PhoneNet system established in 1982?
What was the main objective of the PhoneNet system established in 1982?
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How did the introduction of streaming services change the entertainment landscape?
How did the introduction of streaming services change the entertainment landscape?
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What important development in web technology was introduced by Tim Berners-Lee?
What important development in web technology was introduced by Tim Berners-Lee?
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What was a major outcome of the dot-com bubble in the early 2000s?
What was a major outcome of the dot-com bubble in the early 2000s?
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What is a key distinction between the internet and the web?
What is a key distinction between the internet and the web?
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What is the relationship between the web and the interconnected nature of documents?
What is the relationship between the web and the interconnected nature of documents?
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Who collaborated with Tim Berners-Lee to formalize the web's management proposal?
Who collaborated with Tim Berners-Lee to formalize the web's management proposal?
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What was written on the hand-written label that Tim Berners-Lee put up to protect the server?
What was written on the hand-written label that Tim Berners-Lee put up to protect the server?
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What initial action did Tim Berners-Lee take before the first web page went live?
What initial action did Tim Berners-Lee take before the first web page went live?
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What was one significant result of Burners-Lee's announcements in March 1991?
What was one significant result of Burners-Lee's announcements in March 1991?
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What year did Tim Berners-Lee formalize the web's management proposal?
What year did Tim Berners-Lee formalize the web's management proposal?
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What was the significance of the first web page that went live?
What was the significance of the first web page that went live?
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What programming environment was used to develop the first web server at CERN?
What programming environment was used to develop the first web server at CERN?
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Which organization released versions of web software for different computer environments in 1993?
Which organization released versions of web software for different computer environments in 1993?
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What was Tim Berners-Lee's fundamental idea behind the web?
What was Tim Berners-Lee's fundamental idea behind the web?
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What was the significance of the Domain Name System (DNS) developed by Paul Mockapetris, Jon Postel, and Craig Partridge?
What was the significance of the Domain Name System (DNS) developed by Paul Mockapetris, Jon Postel, and Craig Partridge?
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Which of the following best describes the infrastructure of the internet?
Which of the following best describes the infrastructure of the internet?
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How did the launch of Windows 95 in 1995 impact internet accessibility?
How did the launch of Windows 95 in 1995 impact internet accessibility?
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What was a major drawback of increased access to information through the internet?
What was a major drawback of increased access to information through the internet?
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Which of the following describes a negative impact of instant communication through the internet?
Which of the following describes a negative impact of instant communication through the internet?
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What was one of the first notable commercial networks linked to ARPANET in 1982?
What was one of the first notable commercial networks linked to ARPANET in 1982?
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Which technology allowed for the development of interactive animations on websites?
Which technology allowed for the development of interactive animations on websites?
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What was a consequence of the emergence of Wi-Fi in the 2000s?
What was a consequence of the emergence of Wi-Fi in the 2000s?
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Why did investors support internet-based startups during the dot-com bubble?
Why did investors support internet-based startups during the dot-com bubble?
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What major change did the web bring to the entertainment industry?
What major change did the web bring to the entertainment industry?
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Study Notes
The World Wide Web (WWW)
- Tim Berners-Lee, a British scientist at CERN, invented the World Wide Web (WWW) in 1989.
- His initial proposal was written in March 1989, formalized in November 1990 with Robert Cailliau.
- The first web server and browser were operational at CERN by the end of 1990.
- The first website went live on August 6, 1991 at http://info.cern.ch/hypertext/WWW/TheProject.html.
- WWW software was released to CERN colleagues in March 1991 and publicly announced in August 1991.
- The National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) released versions for PCs and Macintoshes in 1993, significantly impacting the web's growth.
- The web is a network of interconnected web pages accessed via link addresses. It uses hypertext or hypermedia links to connect information.
The Internet
- The internet is a global network of interconnected computer networks.
- It comprises physical cables (copper wires, fiber optics) and wireless connections (Wi-Fi, 3G/4G).
- Joseph Carl Robnett Licklider first conceived of a global computer network in 1962.
- The Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET), pioneering packet-switching, was a key development.
- PhoneNet (1982), connecting ARPANET and Telenet, expanded internet access.
- The Domain Name System (DNS), developed by Paul Mockapetris, Jon Postel, and Craig Partridge, managed the growing number of internet users. Symbolics.com was the first registered domain in 1984.
- ARPANET was decommissioned in the 1990s.
- Tim Berners-Lee and colleagues developed HTML and URLs, creating the first version of the WWW.
Web vs. Internet
- The web is an application built on the internet infrastructure.
- The internet connects computer networks; the web is a system of information accessible via the internet.
- Not all internet activities require the web (e.g., email uses SMTP).
The Impact of the Web and Internet
- The web significantly increased accessibility to information and communication.
- Communication: Email and social media enabled faster communication but also introduced risks of impulsive and careless messaging.
- Information: Online access to information is extensive, but easily spreads misinformation ("fake news"). Fact-checking is essential.
- Entertainment: Web and internet dramatically changed entertainment, offering digital alternatives to traditional media. However, overconsumption can lead to negative effects, such as decreased real-life interaction.
- Education: The web and internet became crucial during COVID-19 lockdowns, facilitating online learning. However, over-reliance on online learning can cause decreased engagement.
- The web and the internet profoundly altered communication, information access, entertainment, and education, shaping the modern digital age.
The Web (WWW)
- Invented by Tim Berners-Lee, a British scientist at CERN, in 1989.
- First proposal written in March 1989, formalized in November 1990 with Robert Cailliau.
- First web server and browser operational at CERN by the end of 1990.
- First website went live on August 6, 1991, at http://info.cern.ch/hypertext/WWW/TheProject.html.
- WWW software became available to CERN colleagues in March 1991, publicly announced in August 1991.
- National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) released PC and Macintosh versions in 1993, significantly increasing web adoption.
- The web is a network of interconnected web pages accessed via hyperlinks. It is an application built on the internet.
The Internet
- A vast global network connecting millions of computers.
- Uses physical cables (copper, fiber optic) and wireless connections (Wi-Fi, 3G/4G).
- Conceptualized by J.C.R. Licklider in 1962.
- Pioneered by work on packet-switching, leading to ARPANET.
- ARPANET, the precursor to the internet, was decommissioned in the 1990s.
- Domain Name System (DNS) developed by Paul Mockapetris, Jon Postel, and Craig Partridge to manage increasing users.
- Symbolics.com registered in 1984 as the first domain name.
- The internet is the infrastructure underlying the web and other applications.
Web vs. Internet
- The internet provides the infrastructure, the web is an application built on top of it.
- Not all internet services rely on the web (e.g., email using SMTP).
Impact of the Web and Internet
- Communication: Enabled near-instant communication via email and social media; however, it also introduced risks of impulsive and careless communication.
- Information: Provided vast access to information resources, but also increased the spread of misinformation and "fake news."
- Entertainment: Revolutionized entertainment with online gaming, streaming services, and digital media; but also can lead to unhealthy habits and reduced human interaction.
- Education: Played a crucial role in facilitating online education during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, it also led to increased reliance on online learning and decreased enthusiasm for in-person learning.
Key Dates
- 1962: J.C.R. Licklider conceptualizes a global computer network.
- 1989: Tim Berners-Lee invents the World Wide Web.
- 1991: First website launched; WWW software released to CERN colleagues; public announcement of the WWW.
- 1993: NCSA releases WWW software for PCs and Macs.
- 1995: Microsoft launches Windows 95; online businesses like Amazon, Yahoo!, and eBay emerge; Java is created.
- 1995-2000: Dot-com bubble.
- 2000s: Rise of Google, Wi-Fi, and smartphones.
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This quiz explores the origins and evolution of the World Wide Web and the Internet. It covers key milestones, including the invention by Tim Berners-Lee and the development of the first websites and web servers. Test your knowledge on how these technologies transformed global communication.
