The Web is actually a coming together of three technologies, if you like: the hypertext, the personal computer, and the network. So, the network we had, and the personal computers were there, but people didn't use them, because they didn't know what to use them for, except maybe for a few games.
Robert CailliauTo me, the biggest surprise is that Google still functions despite the explosion in the number of sites.
Robert CailliauSince the web is totally worldwide, we need a set of behavioural rules, laws they are commonly called, that are accepted worldwide. There is a big difference as to how things are treated in the U.S. and Europe and Asia.
Robert CailliauWhen we have all data online it will be great for humanity. It is a prerequisite to solving many problems that humankind faces.
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