1990's Technology

By heather_hibby

  • 1990- World Wide Web

    1990- World Wide Web
    Invention: WorldWideWeb (WWW)
    Inventor: Tim Berners-Lee
    Tim Berners-Lee, a British computer scientist, developed the WorldWideWeb, which later became the foundation for the modern Internet. The WWW allowed users to access and navigate interconnected web pages using hypertext links, revolutionizing the way information is shared and accessed globally.

  • 1991- Linux

    1991- Linux
    Inventor: Linus Torvalds
    Linus Torvalds, a Finnish software engineer, created the Linux operating system. Linux is an open-source, Unix-like operating system that has become popular due to its stability, security, and versatility. It has been widely adopted in various applications, from personal computers to servers and embedded systems.

  • 1994-USB

    1994-USB
    Invention: USB (Universal Serial Bus)
    Inventor: Ajay Bhatt and team (Intel Corporation)
    Ajay Bhatt, along with a team at Intel Corporation, developed the Universal Serial Bus (USB). USB is a widely used interface standard for connecting various devices to computers. It provides a convenient and standardized way to connect peripherals like keyboards, mice, printers, and storage devices, greatly simplifying the process of device connectivity.

  • 1995-JAVA

    1995-JAVA
    Java programming language
    Inventor: James Gosling and team (Sun Microsystems)
    James Gosling and his team at Sun Microsystems created the Java programming language. Java is a versatile, object-oriented programming language known for its "write once, run anywhere" philosophy. It allows developers to build platform-independent applications that can run on different operating systems, contributing to the growth of cross-platform software development.

  • 1998- Google

    1998- Google
    Google Search
    Inventors: Larry Page and Sergey Brin
    Larry Page and Sergey Brin founded Google, a search engine that rapidly gained popularity and became the dominant force in web search. Google's search algorithm revolutionized the way information is discovered and organized on the internet, providing users with fast and relevant search results. Google's impact on information retrieval and web browsing has transformed the way we access and find information online.