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What was the primary purpose of the web as designed by Tim Burners-Lee?
What was the primary purpose of the web as designed by Tim Burners-Lee?
When was the first web page launched?
When was the first web page launched?
What label did Tim Burners-Lee place on his server to prevent it from being powered down?
What label did Tim Burners-Lee place on his server to prevent it from being powered down?
Who assisted Tim Burners-Lee in formalizing the Web as a management proposal?
Who assisted Tim Burners-Lee in formalizing the Web as a management proposal?
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What was a key feature of the web that allowed users to navigate between documents?
What was a key feature of the web that allowed users to navigate between documents?
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Which organization released versions of the WWW software for PC and Macintosh environments?
Which organization released versions of the WWW software for PC and Macintosh environments?
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In what year did the first web server and browser run at CERN?
In what year did the first web server and browser run at CERN?
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What was one significant outcome of Tim Burners-Lee's announcement on Internet newsgroups in March 1991?
What was one significant outcome of Tim Burners-Lee's announcement on Internet newsgroups in March 1991?
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What is a significant impact of the web on communication?
What is a significant impact of the web on communication?
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What protocol is used for sending emails, independent of the web?
What protocol is used for sending emails, independent of the web?
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What foundational concept did Joseph Carl Robnett Licklider contribute to the development of the internet?
What foundational concept did Joseph Carl Robnett Licklider contribute to the development of the internet?
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What was the primary purpose of the Domain Name System developed in the 1980s?
What was the primary purpose of the Domain Name System developed in the 1980s?
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What was one of the primary consequences of the dot-com bubble burst in 2001?
What was one of the primary consequences of the dot-com bubble burst in 2001?
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Which of the following statements about the World Wide Web is true?
Which of the following statements about the World Wide Web is true?
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What was an adverse effect of increased access to information through the Internet?
What was an adverse effect of increased access to information through the Internet?
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What technology significantly influenced the entertainment industry in the 2000s?
What technology significantly influenced the entertainment industry in the 2000s?
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Which component is NOT part of the physical network infrastructure of the Internet?
Which component is NOT part of the physical network infrastructure of the Internet?
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What was a notable development project led by Leonard Kleinrock and colleagues?
What was a notable development project led by Leonard Kleinrock and colleagues?
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Why does sending an email not necessarily require a web browser?
Why does sending an email not necessarily require a web browser?
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What best describes the relationship between the Internet and the World Wide Web?
What best describes the relationship between the Internet and the World Wide Web?
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What was the main consequence of ARPANET being decommissioned in the 1990s?
What was the main consequence of ARPANET being decommissioned in the 1990s?
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Study Notes
The World Wide Web (WWW)
- Invented by Tim Berners-Lee, a British scientist, in 1989 while at CERN.
- 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, using a NeXT computer.
- First website went live on August 6, 1991, at http://info.cern.ch/hypertext/WWW/TheProject.html.
- WWW software made 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 accessibility.
- The web is a network of interconnected web pages accessed via links, utilizing hypertext and hypermedia.
The Internet
- A massive global network connecting millions of computers.
- Includes physical cables (copper, fiber optic) and wireless connections (Wi-Fi, 3G/4G).
- Conceptualized in 1962 by Joseph Carl Robnett Licklider.
- Pioneered by work on packet-switching theory by Kleinrock, Merrill, and Roberts.
- ARPANET, a military computer network, was a key development.
- PhoneNet (1982) connected ARPANET with Telenet, expanding access.
- Domain Name System (DNS) developed by Mockapetris, Postel, and Partridge to manage increasing users. Symbolics.com was the first registered domain (1984).
- ARPANET decommissioned in the 1990s.
Web vs. Internet
- The web is an application built on the internet.
- The internet is the underlying infrastructure; the web is a system of information accessed through it.
- Not all internet functions require the web (e.g., email using SMTP).
Impact of the Web and Internet
- Communication: Enabled near-instant communication via email and social media, but also introduced risks of impulsive and careless messaging.
- Information: Increased access to information resources (books, articles, etc.) through search engines, but also fueled the spread of misinformation ("fake news").
- Entertainment: Revolutionized entertainment through gaming websites, streaming services, and digital media, but can lead to unhealthy habits and reduced real-world interaction.
- Education: Played a crucial role during COVID-19 lockdowns, facilitating online learning but also highlighting potential for over-reliance on digital platforms.
Key Dates and Events
- 1962: Licklider's vision of a global computer network.
- 1982: PhoneNet connects ARPANET and Telenet.
- 1984: Symbolics.com registers as the first domain name.
- 1989: Tim Berners-Lee invents the World Wide Web.
- 1991: First webpage and WWW software release.
- 1993: NCSA releases web browser versions for PC and Macintosh.
- 1995: Microsoft launches Windows 95, Amazon, Yahoo, and eBay emerge, Java is created.
- 1995-2000: Dot-com bubble.
- 2000s: Google's rise, emergence of Wi-Fi and smartphones.
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Test your knowledge on the origins of the World Wide Web and the Internet. This quiz covers key milestones, influential figures, and significant developments in these technologies. From Tim Berners-Lee to the rise of global connectivity, see how much you know!
