1990's timeline

By sadiemontague

  • World Wide Web

    World Wide Web
    Invented by: Tim Berners-Lee. Tim Berners-Lee, invented the World Wide Web while working at CERN. This invention revolutionized the way people access and share information, connecting the world through hyperlinked documents, web pages, and websites. It has enhanced our lives by providing a global platform for communication, information dissemination, e-commerce, and more.

  • Mosaic Web Browser

    Mosaic Web Browser
    Invented by: Marc Andreessen and Eric Bina. Mosaic was one of the earliest web browsers that made the World Wide Web accessible to a broader audience. It introduced features like online images and a user-friendly connection, paving the way for the modern web browsing experience. This invention significantly enhanced our ability to navigate and explore the internet.

  • Windows 95

    Windows 95
    Invented by: Windows Corporation. Windows 95 was a major release of the Microsoft Windows operating system, featuring a more user-friendly graphical interface, plug-and-play hardware support, and improved multitasking capabilities. It brought personal computing to a wider audience, making PCs more accessible and user-friendly, thus enhancing productivity and entertainment.

  • Java Programming Language

    Java Programming Language
    Invented by: James Gosling. Java is a versatile, object-oriented programming language designed to be platform-independent. It has become a fundamental language for web and enterprise application development. Java's "write once, run anywhere" capability has enhanced our lives by enabling the development of applications that work on various devices and operating systems.

  • Google Search Engine

    Google Search Engine
    Invented by: Larry Page and Sergey Brin. Larry Page and Sergey Brin, two Stanford University students, created Google as a search engine that utilized a unique ranking algorithm. Google quickly became the dominant search engine on the internet due to its accuracy and speed in delivering search results. This invention has transformed information retrieval, making it easier for people to find relevant information online, thereby enhancing our access to knowledge and services.