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  • Tim Berners-Lee, British scientist, invented the World Wide Web (WWW) in 1989 at CERN
  • The Web was created to facilitate automated information-sharing among scientists globally
  • CERN serves as a hub for over 17,000 scientists from 100+ countries who primarily work at universities and national laboratories
  • Reliable communication tools are crucial due to scientists working remotely
  • The WWW merges technologies of computers, data networks, and hypertext into a user-friendly global information system
  • In March 1989, Tim Berners-Lee proposed the World Wide Web, followed by a second proposal in May 1990
  • Teaming up with Robert Cailliau, they formalized the proposal in November 1990, outlining key concepts and terms
  • The "WorldWideWeb" project introduced the notion of browsers and hypertext documents
  • Berners-Lee set up the first Web server and browser at CERN by the end of 1990, developed on a NeXT computer
  • info.cern.ch was the address of the world's first website and Web server, running on a NeXT computer at CERN
  • The first Web page address was http://info.cern.ch/hypertext/WWW/TheProject.html
  • The first Web page contained links to information about the WWW project itself, including a description of hypertext and technical details for creating a Web server
  • The original Web browser by Berners-Lee on NeXT computers had features of current Web browsers and the first Web editing capability
  • Development of a 'line-mode' browser started in 1991, written by Nicola Pellow during her student work placement at CERN
  • Berners-Lee released his WWW software in 1991, including the 'line-mode' browser, Web server software, and a library for developers
  • In August 1991, he announced the WWW software on Internet newsgroups, spreading interest in the project globally
  • Paul Kunz and Louise Addis established the first US Web server in December 1991 at SLAC in California
  • Various browsers were developed, including MIDAS by Tony Johnson and Viola by Pei Wei
  • NCSA released the Mosaic browser in early 1993, significantly enhancing user experience
  • By late 1993, there were over 500 web servers, with the WWW accounting for 1% of internet traffic
  • Decentralization: The web is decentralized, allowing anyone to publish content and share information without central control
  • Accessibility: The web is accessible to anyone with an internet connection, democratizing information and opportunities
  • Interactivity: The web allows for interactive experiences where users can actively engage with content
  • Diversity: The web hosts a wide range of content, perspectives, and voices, fostering exploration and connection
  • Innovation: The web drives advancements in technology, communication, and commerce, offering new possibilities
  • Open Standards: The web operates on open standards like HTML, ensuring compatibility and accessibility
  • Freedom of Expression: The web enables freedom of expression, fostering creativity and democratic discourse
  • The web provides access to vast amounts of information on virtually any topic
  • Communication tools enable instant communication through various platforms
  • Online collaboration tools allow users to work together on projects regardless of location
  • The web offers platforms for users to express themselves creatively and share their creations globally
    1. commerce tools facilitate buying and selling goods and services online
  • The web provides access to various services such as banking, healthcare, education, and entertainment
  • The web empowers users by democratizing access to information, communication, collaboration, creativity, commerce, and services
  • A web browser retrieves and displays information using the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
  • Web standards aim to create consistency across browsers for seamless internet access
  • Rendering engines within browsers translate HTML code into visual and auditory elements online
  • Hyperlinks enable navigation between web pages identified by unique URLs
  • A Web page is a document for the World Wide Web identified by a unique URL
  • Web pages can be accessed and displayed through a Web browser in HTML or XHTML format