Tech heroes of the past: Where are they now? (2009)
The article explores the current endeavors of notable figures in technology who made significant contributions in the past. It highlights their achievements and roles in various organizations today. The piece serves as a starting point for readers to learn about these tech pioneers and their ongoing impact.
- ▪Tim Berners-Lee is the director of W3C and the World Wide Web Foundation.
- ▪Marc Andreessen co-founded Ning and serves on the boards of Facebook and eBay.
- ▪Vint Cerf is the Vice President and Chief Internet Evangelist at Google.
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Have you ever wondered what the guy who invented the World Wide Web is up to these days? What about the guys who created Photoshop, or the one who created the PHP scripting language? You may not recognize all of these people, but you’ll definitely recognize what they’ve accomplished. These are people who have made great contributions to computer and Internet technology in the past… but what are they up to now? This list is a starting point, so help us add to it in the comments! Tim Berners-Lee Famous for: Inventing HTML and the World Wide Web, and founding the W3C which oversees the development of the Web.
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