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Berners-Lee chose to release the World Wide Web into the public domain, rather than patenting it. What was a primary long-term consequence of this altruistic decision?
Berners-Lee chose to release the World Wide Web into the public domain, rather than patenting it. What was a primary long-term consequence of this altruistic decision?
- Berners-Lee did not have control over the standards and protocols used, leading to fragmentation and incompatibility issues.
- The establishment of a centralized authority, controlled by CERN, to oversee the development and evolution of the Web.
- The limitation of commercial applications on the Web, restricting its potential for economic growth.
- The widespread and rapid adoption of the Web, fostering innovation and global connectivity, that has benefited billions of people. (correct)
How did Berners-Lee's work at CERN contribute to the creation of the World Wide Web?
How did Berners-Lee's work at CERN contribute to the creation of the World Wide Web?
- He created a graphical user interface that made the internet more accessible.
- He proposed a system to enable users to access information via the internet using a 'browser'. (correct)
- He established CERN as the sole governing body for internet standards.
- He developed a new programming language specifically for web browsers.
What impact did the simplicity of HTML and HTTP have on the growth of the World Wide Web?
What impact did the simplicity of HTML and HTTP have on the growth of the World Wide Web?
- The simplicity hindered adoption by expert programmers who would have preferred a more robust set of languages.
- The complexity forced all users to become familiar with coding, leading to overall increased technical literacy.
- The complexity ensured only advanced users could create content, leading to a more professional initial web presence.
- The simplicity made it easier for web browsers to be developed, and this increased the participation of users. (correct)
How did J.C.R. Licklider contribute to the foundation of the internet?
How did J.C.R. Licklider contribute to the foundation of the internet?
What fundamental principles has the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) consistently advocated for since its inception?
What fundamental principles has the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) consistently advocated for since its inception?
What was the significance of the document published by Berners-Lee on April 30, 1991?
What was the significance of the document published by Berners-Lee on April 30, 1991?
What is the relationship between HTML and HTTP in the architecture of the World Wide Web?
What is the relationship between HTML and HTTP in the architecture of the World Wide Web?
What does Tim Berners-Lee mean when stating 'The Web does not just connect machines, it connects people?'
What does Tim Berners-Lee mean when stating 'The Web does not just connect machines, it connects people?'
What prompted Berners-Lee to return to CERN in 1984?
What prompted Berners-Lee to return to CERN in 1984?
About how many Internet users are there currently?
About how many Internet users are there currently?
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Tim Berners-Lee
Tim Berners-Lee
Proposed the World Wide Web in 1989 to enable users to access information via a browser.
Open Access
Open Access
Putting the World Wide Web into the public domain for free, instead of patenting it.
HTML
HTML
A standard way of coding webpages so that any computer can display them.
HTTP
HTTP
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World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
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J.C.R. Licklider
J.C.R. Licklider
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ARPANET
ARPANET
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CERN
CERN
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August 6, 1991
August 6, 1991
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Study Notes
- Tim Berners-Lee stated in 2008 that "The Web does not just connect machines, it connects people."
- The internet originally offered limited public access.
- In 1989, while at CERN, Berners-Lee proposed the World Wide Web to enable access to information using a "browser."
- Berners-Lee urged CERN to make the World Wide Web available to the world for free in the public domain, foregoing potential billions in revenue from patents.
- On April 30, 1991, when the Web went live, Berners-Lee published a manifesto containing detailed instructions for programmers to build their own websites, which was effectively the first webpage.
- Two simple standards created by Berners-Lee were HTML (hypertext markup language) and HTTP (hypertext transfer protocol).
- HTML is a standard way of coding webpages so that any computer can display them.
- HTTP is a "language" that allows web browsers to communicate with web servers that store websites in HTML.
- Berners-Lee's invention gained momentum due to the simplicity of HTML and HTTP, and the development of easy-to-use web browsers.
- By the mid-1990s, millions of people were interacting, creating, selling, and shopping using the World Wide Web.
- In 1994, Berners-Lee set up the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
- The W3C continues to develop the Web's open standards.
- Berners-Lee has consistently advocated for a fair, democratic, and truly "World Wide" Web that benefits everyone.
- People can communicate and conduct business electronically across the globe thanks to Tim Berners-Lee's creation of the World Wide Web.
- The first webpage was published on August 6, 1991.
- Today there are more than 4 billion internet users.
- Berners-Lee chose not to receive royalties from the web.
- J. C. R. Licklider (1915-1990) was an early champion for computer power.
- Licklider, head of Information Processing at ARPA from 1962, was an early force behind computer technology.
- Licklider commissioned Arpanet-the Intergalactic Computer Network-in 1963, connecting research computers together.
- Procedures for transferring data were fixed by 1978 and became compulsory in 1983, effectively creating the internet.
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