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Auction of the web's source code as an NFT. The auction took place from 23-30
June 2021. The auction of the web's source code as an NFT was a significant
moment, highlighting the intersection of technology, art, and finance in the
digital age. The sale raised funds for initiatives led by Berners-Lee and Leith.
Tim Berners-Lee announced his new open-source startup Inrupt, aimed at
commercializing the Solid project. Solid seeks to give users greater control
over their personal data on the web, enabling them to choose where their data is
stored and who has access to it. The announcement marks a move towards a more
decentralized and user-centric web.
Tim Berners-Lee was born in London to Conway Berners-Lee and Mary Lee Woods, both mathematicians and computer scientists who worked on the Ferranti Mark I, one of the first commercially available computers. His upbringing in a family deeply involved in computing undoubtedly influenced his later interest and aptitude in the field.
Studies at The Queen's College, Oxford
1973-1976
Berners-Lee attended The Queen's College, Oxford, where he pursued a degree in Physics. During his time at Oxford, he built his own computer using a Motorola 6800 processor, demonstrating his early aptitude for hardware and software development. He graduated with a first-class Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics.
Consultant at CERN and ENQUIRE Concept
1980
While working as a consultant at CERN (the European Organization for Nuclear Research), Berners-Lee conceived of ENQUIRE, a personal database project that foreshadowed the Web. ENQUIRE was designed to allow people to associate information using random associations, laying the groundwork for the linking structure of the World Wide Web.
Invention of the World Wide Web
1989
Berners-Lee, now a fellow at CERN, proposed a global hypertext project based on his earlier ENQUIRE concept. He envisioned a decentralized system where information could be easily linked and accessed across the internet. This proposal, which outlined the core technologies of the Web - HTML, HTTP, and URLs - marked the birth of the World Wide Web.
Development of the First Web Technologies
1990
Berners-Lee developed the essential technologies that enabled the World Wide Web, including the first web server (named CERN httpd), the first web browser (WorldWideWeb, later renamed Nexus), and the first web page. He also wrote the first versions of HTML (HyperText Markup Language), HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol), and URLs (Uniform Resource Locators).
Release of the World Wide Web to the Public
1991
Berners-Lee's team at CERN made the World Wide Web technologies available to the public for free. This decision, crucial to the Web's rapid adoption, allowed anyone to develop web servers and browsers without licensing fees, fostering innovation and widespread growth.
Founding the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
1994
Berners-Lee founded the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) at MIT's Laboratory for Computer Science. The W3C is an international community that develops open web standards to ensure the long-term growth and interoperability of the Web. He continues to serve as the Director of the W3C.
Knighthood
2004
Tim Berners-Lee was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his pioneering work on the World Wide Web. This honor recognizes his immense contribution to the development of information technology and its impact on global society.
Launch of the World Wide Web Foundation
2009
Berners-Lee founded the World Wide Web Foundation, an organization dedicated to advancing the open Web as a public good and a basic human right. The Foundation promotes digital equality and works to ensure that the Web remains accessible and beneficial to all.
Advocating for Web Neutrality and Open Standards
Ongoing
Throughout his career, Berners-Lee has been a staunch advocate for net neutrality and open web standards. He actively campaigns against censorship and restrictions on internet access, emphasizing the importance of a free and open Web for innovation, freedom of expression, and global collaboration. He continues to work on projects aimed at decentralizing the web and giving users more control over their data.
Brief
Known For
Inventor of the World Wide Web, HTML, URL system, and HTTP.
Key Dates and Places
Born Date: 8 June 1955.
Born Place: London, England.
Career
Current occupation: Professor at MIT, Director of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), Director of the World Wide Web Foundation, co-founder and CTO of Inrupt.
Past occupations: Software Engineer at Plessey Telecommunications, Software Engineer at D.G. Nash Ltd, Consultant at Image Computer Systems Ltd., Freelance Consultant.
Current Place of Work: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), World Wide Web Foundation, Inrupt.
Previous Place of Work: Plessey Telecommunications, D.G. Nash Ltd, Image Computer Systems Ltd.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: ACM A.M. Turing Award (2016), Kyoto Prize (2016), Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering (2013), Charles Stark Draper Prize (2007), Millennium Technology Prize (2004), Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE), Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS), Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Time 100: The Most Important People of the Century, numerous honorary degrees from universities worldwide.
Wikipedia Article
Welcome to the Tim Berners-Lee Hub! This community hub — built on top of and serving as a companion to the Wikipedia article — lets you discuss, collect, and organize everything related to Tim Berners-Lee.
Auction of the web's source code as an NFT. The auction took place from 23-30
June 2021. The auction of the web's source code as an NFT was a significant
moment, highlighting the intersection of technology, art, and finance in the
digital age. The sale raised funds for initiatives led by Berners-Lee and Leith.
Tim Berners-Lee announced his new open-source startup Inrupt, aimed at
commercializing the Solid project. Solid seeks to give users greater control
over their personal data on the web, enabling them to choose where their data is
stored and who has access to it. The announcement marks a move towards a more
decentralized and user-centric web.
Tim Berners-Lee was born in London to Conway Berners-Lee and Mary Lee Woods, both mathematicians and computer scientists who worked on the Ferranti Mark I, one of the first commercially available computers. His upbringing in a family deeply involved in computing undoubtedly influenced his later interest and aptitude in the field.
Studies at The Queen's College, Oxford
1973-1976
Berners-Lee attended The Queen's College, Oxford, where he pursued a degree in Physics. During his time at Oxford, he built his own computer using a Motorola 6800 processor, demonstrating his early aptitude for hardware and software development. He graduated with a first-class Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics.
Consultant at CERN and ENQUIRE Concept
1980
While working as a consultant at CERN (the European Organization for Nuclear Research), Berners-Lee conceived of ENQUIRE, a personal database project that foreshadowed the Web. ENQUIRE was designed to allow people to associate information using random associations, laying the groundwork for the linking structure of the World Wide Web.
Invention of the World Wide Web
1989
Berners-Lee, now a fellow at CERN, proposed a global hypertext project based on his earlier ENQUIRE concept. He envisioned a decentralized system where information could be easily linked and accessed across the internet. This proposal, which outlined the core technologies of the Web - HTML, HTTP, and URLs - marked the birth of the World Wide Web.
Development of the First Web Technologies
1990
Berners-Lee developed the essential technologies that enabled the World Wide Web, including the first web server (named CERN httpd), the first web browser (WorldWideWeb, later renamed Nexus), and the first web page. He also wrote the first versions of HTML (HyperText Markup Language), HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol), and URLs (Uniform Resource Locators).
Release of the World Wide Web to the Public
1991
Berners-Lee's team at CERN made the World Wide Web technologies available to the public for free. This decision, crucial to the Web's rapid adoption, allowed anyone to develop web servers and browsers without licensing fees, fostering innovation and widespread growth.
Founding the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
1994
Berners-Lee founded the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) at MIT's Laboratory for Computer Science. The W3C is an international community that develops open web standards to ensure the long-term growth and interoperability of the Web. He continues to serve as the Director of the W3C.
Knighthood
2004
Tim Berners-Lee was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his pioneering work on the World Wide Web. This honor recognizes his immense contribution to the development of information technology and its impact on global society.
Launch of the World Wide Web Foundation
2009
Berners-Lee founded the World Wide Web Foundation, an organization dedicated to advancing the open Web as a public good and a basic human right. The Foundation promotes digital equality and works to ensure that the Web remains accessible and beneficial to all.
Advocating for Web Neutrality and Open Standards
Ongoing
Throughout his career, Berners-Lee has been a staunch advocate for net neutrality and open web standards. He actively campaigns against censorship and restrictions on internet access, emphasizing the importance of a free and open Web for innovation, freedom of expression, and global collaboration. He continues to work on projects aimed at decentralizing the web and giving users more control over their data.
Brief
Known For
Inventor of the World Wide Web, HTML, URL system, and HTTP.
Key Dates and Places
Born Date: 8 June 1955.
Born Place: London, England.
Career
Current occupation: Professor at MIT, Director of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), Director of the World Wide Web Foundation, co-founder and CTO of Inrupt.
Past occupations: Software Engineer at Plessey Telecommunications, Software Engineer at D.G. Nash Ltd, Consultant at Image Computer Systems Ltd., Freelance Consultant.
Current Place of Work: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), World Wide Web Foundation, Inrupt.
Previous Place of Work: Plessey Telecommunications, D.G. Nash Ltd, Image Computer Systems Ltd.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: ACM A.M. Turing Award (2016), Kyoto Prize (2016), Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering (2013), Charles Stark Draper Prize (2007), Millennium Technology Prize (2004), Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE), Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS), Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Time 100: The Most Important People of the Century, numerous honorary degrees from universities worldwide.
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