Jupitermedia CEO Alan Meckler
Who Is Tim Berners-Lee
I have been immersed in the Internet since 1990 when a librarian from the University of Maryland told me about the "next big thing" in information science. A few years later the Internet and multimedia - the World Wide Web. And the inventor of the Web was Tim Berners-Lee.
I am amazed these days how few people know anything about Berners-Lee (Sir Tim). I have been speaking about Sir Tim quite a bit because he has agreed to be a keynote speaker at our new Linked Data Planet trade show coming in June. In the course of many of these conversations I have learned that 9 out of 10 people have no idea about who Sir Tim is.
Therefore for those who want some background on the founder of the Web, check out this interesting interview from the Telegraph (England).
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Rather than comment on the esoteric history of the internet, I would rather see Mr. Meckler discuss what actions he plans to take to improve revenue and earnings. Understanding the history of the Internet (so well) apperently doesn't not aid one in understanding the future of the Internet or how to create shareholder value.
This blog is not devoted to the financial condition of Jupitermedia. From time to time I comment on the company. But I also post frequently on topics related to the present day Internet and Internet history.
Mr Brutscher,
What a sad misinformed comment. An understanding of the history of one's industry is fairly crucial to good decision making. An understanding of the present is totally crucial. And if you read this blog regularly you'll find out that Alan does address the success of his companies regularly.
Ivan
btw, good to see comments are back!