Bøger af Tim Berners-Lee

Named one of the greatest minds of the 20th century by Time, Tim Berners-Lee is responsible for one of that century's most important advancements: the world wide web. Now, this low-profile genius-who never personally profitted from his invention -offers a compelling protrait of his invention. He reveals the Web's origins and the creation of the now ubiquitous http and www acronyms and shares his views on such critical issues as censorship, privacy, the increasing power of softeware companies, and the need to find the ideal balance between commercial and social forces. He offers insights into the true nature of the Web, showing readers how to use it to its fullest advantage. And he presents his own plan for the Web's future, calling for the active support and participation of programmers, computer manufacturers, and social organizations to manage and maintain this valuable resource so that it can remain a powerful force for social change and an outlet for individual creativity.

Sets out a series of approaches to the analysis and synthesis of the World Wide Web, and other web-like information structures. A comprehensive set of research questions is outlined, together with a sub-disciplinary breakdown, emphasising the multi-faceted nature of the Web, and the multi-disciplinary nature of its study and development.

Tim Berners-Lee opfandt World Wide Web og mange af de efterhånden dagligdags begreber som HTTP, WWW, HTML og URL. Hans geniale opfindelse revolutionerede verden og brugen af Internettet. Takket være Tim har vi fået mulighed for at skabe eller besøge millioner af hjemmesider med al mulig interessant information, underholdning m.m. Han kunne have tjent styrtende med penge men valgte at gøre Webbet frit og gratis.Skabelsen af WWWI bogen fortæller han, hvordan det hele startede - om Webbets tilblivelse, om dets fabelagtige udvikling, om mange af nøglepersonerne og om dets uanede muligheder. I bogen får vi lov til at være med som en flue på væggen og følge med i, hvordan dette storslåede projekt blev til.Webbets fremtid: Det bedste har vi endnu til gode!Men det allermest spændende er måske hans ambitiøse planer for Webbets næste fase, som han nøje beskriver i bogen. Læs bl.a. om Webbet som fremtidens samarbejdsmedium og fremtidens intelligente Web. Nogle af disse planer er netop nu ved at blive realiseret.