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CERN releases Web software into the public domain
From How the Internet Was Built: From Four Computers to a Global Network
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CERN releases Web software into the public domain
CERN made the core Web software freely available, removing a licensing barrier to implementation and expansion.
The decision allowed organisations and developers to run servers and create browsers without paying CERN royalties. An open licence followed. Openness alone did not cause the Web’s growth, but it created favourable conditions for rapid, decentralised adoption.Sources & references 1 source
