Tim Berners-Lee and the World Wide Web

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Which fundamental technologies did Tim Berners-Lee develop that underpin the World Wide Web?

  • Java and Javascript
  • HTML and HTTP (correct)
  • SQL and PHP
  • TCP/IP and FTP

In what year was the World Wide Web initially made available to the public?

  • 1989
  • 1993
  • 1995
  • 1991 (correct)

What crucial decision regarding intellectual property rights contributed significantly to the web's rapid expansion?

  • Berners-Lee placed the initial version in the public domain. (correct)
  • Berners-Lee established a non-profit organization to control its development.
  • Berners-Lee patented the technology and licensed it broadly.
  • Berners-Lee sold the technology to a major corporation.

Which organization is primarily responsible for the ongoing development of open web standards?

<p>World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Tim Berners-Lee's primary motivation for inventing the World Wide Web?

<p>To facilitate global communication and information sharing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

HTTP is best described as a language that primarily facilitates which function on the web?

<p>Enabling communication between web browsers and servers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

World Wide Web

The system of interlinked hypertext documents accessed via the internet.

Tim Berners-Lee

The inventor of the World Wide Web, created in 1989.

HTML

Hypertext Markup Language; the standard for coding webpages.

HTTP

Hypertext Transfer Protocol; a protocol for web browser and server communication.

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W3C

World Wide Web Consortium; develops open standards for the web.

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Public domain

A status where an invention or work is available for anyone to use.

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Study Notes

Tim Berners-Lee and the World Wide Web

  • The World Wide Web was initially designed to connect people, not just machines
  • Berners-Lee created two fundamental standards: HTML (hypertext markup language) and HTTP (hypertext transfer protocol)
  • HTML provides a standard way for computers to display webpages
  • HTTP enables communication between web browsers and web servers
  • Initially, Berners-Lee wanted the web to be free and accessible to everyone, avoiding patents
  • This approach led to wide adoption of the web by universities, businesses, and individuals in the mid-1990s
  • The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) continues to develop standards for the web
  • Berners-Lee advocated for a democratic, fair, and globally beneficial web

Open Access

  • Berners-Lee's initial vision was for open access to the web
  • This was in contrast with the common practice of patenting
  • Instead of patenting, CERN put the web into the public domain
  • Webpage creation was greatly simplified using HTML and HTTP protocols allowing easier interaction

Development of the Web

  • The World Wide Web's development was driven by its ease of use
  • Early adopters, including universities, businesses and scientists contributed
  • Initially, the web was a relatively simple platform
  • This enabled easy interaction and communication via email and conducting business electronically
  • The web's development has advanced significantly, benefiting everyone across the globe

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