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“I should be able to pick which applications I use for managing my life, I should be able to pick which content I look at, and I should be able to pick which device I use, which company I use for supplying my internet, and I'd like those to be independent choices.”

Quote by Tim Berners-Lee

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Tim Berners-Lee

Tim Berners-Lee, a renowned computer scientist, was born on June 8, 1955. He is credited with inventing the World Wide Web, which has had a profound impact on the development of the internet. more

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