12 Questions
When did Tim Berners-Lee release his World Wide Web (WWW) software?
1991
How many web servers were accounting for 1% of internet traffic by late 1993?
500
What was the main purpose behind developing the World Wide Web initially?
Information-sharing between scientists
Which organization developed the first real browser by 1993?
National Center for Supercomputing Applications at the University of Illinois
What was the approximate number of Internet users in December 1995?
16 million
What organization manages the web according to the text?
World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
Why is it mentioned that no one really 'controls' the web?
Due to the decentralized nature of the web
What is a less obvious reason mentioned in the text for building a website?
For affiliate marketing purposes
What percentage of global retail sales is estimated to be from e-commerce by 2021 according to the text?
17.5%
Which website is mentioned in the text for online streaming of TV shows and series?
Netflix
What role does the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) play in managing the web?
Creating international standards for the web
Learn about the invention of the World Wide Web by Tim Berners-Lee at CERN in 1989, his motivation, and the first website and web page created. Explore the historical significance and impact of this revolutionary development.
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