Historical Events tagged with "Tim Berners-Lee"
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CERN Makes World Wide Web Protocols Open-Source
CERN announced that it would make the World Wide Web protocols public and free for anyone to use. This significant decision aimed to promote widespread adoption and use of the web, facilitating the growth of the Internet as a crucial communication tool. By making the protocols freely available, CERN removed barriers to entry for developers and innovators, thereby accelerating the web’s expansion and influence across various sectors globally.
Continue ReadingPublic Access to the World Wide Web Begins
Tim Berners-Lee announced the World Wide Web's availability to the public, marking a pivotal moment in digital communication. Developed at CERN, the Web aimed to facilitate information sharing among scientists and researchers. This announcement allowed anyone with access to a computer and Internet connection to use the Web, fundamentally changing how people access and share information globally. With the release of the first website, the World Wide Web Foundation was poised to transform society's approach to information.
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