90's Computer Inventions

  • World Wide Web (Tim Berners-Lee)

    The World Wide Web is a system of interconnected documents and resources that are accessed via the Internet. Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web while working at CERN, and it has since revolutionized how people access and share information online. The Web has transformed how people connect and communicate, revolutionized business and commerce, and opened up new possibilities for education, entertainment, and social interaction.
  • Linux (Linus Torvalds)

    Linux is an open-source operating system that was created by Linus Torvalds. Unlike proprietary operating systems like Windows and MacOS, Linux is free to use and can be modified and distributed by anyone. Linux has had a major impact on the software industry and has been adopted by companies and individuals around the world. Today, Linux powers many of the servers and devices that make up the Internet.
  • USB, Universal Serial Bus (Ajay Bhatt)

    USB is a standardized connection technology that allows devices to communicate with each other. It was invented by Ajay Bhatt, an engineer at Intel. USB has replaced a variety of other connection standards, such as serial and parallel ports, and has become the dominant way to connect devices to computers. USB has made it easier for people to connect and transfer data between devices, from printers and cameras to smartphones and game controllers.
  • Java Script (Brendan Eich)

    JavaScript is a programming language that was created by Brendan Eich while he was working at Netscape. JavaScript is used to add interactivity and dynamic content to web pages, and has become a fundamental component of the modern Web. JavaScript has made it possible to create rich, interactive websites and applications, and has enabled new forms of online communication and collaboration.
  • Google Search (Larry Page & Sergey Brin)

    Google Search is a search engine that was created by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were PhD students at Stanford University. Google Search uses a complex algorithm to rank web pages based on their relevance to the user's search terms. Google Search has become the dominant search engine on the Web and has transformed how people find and access information online. Today, Google Search is an essential tool for billions of people around the world.