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At the 2023 State of the Word, the WordPress community witnessed a new step in the future of the platform – the unveiling of the Data Liberation project. This bold initiative tackles a fundamental issue plaguing the web: platform lock-in. No longer will switching content management systems (CMS) be a painful, data-hoarding odyssey. WordPress, the…
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For younger generations, the “browser wars” of the 90s might sound like ancient history. Netscape, Internet Explorer, the bitter struggle for dominance – relics of a simpler, dial-up internet. But what they might not realize is that the lessons learned from that chaotic era are more relevant than ever as we head towards AI-powered platforms…
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The internet we know and love wouldn’t exist without the open web. This collaborative effort, driven by countless individuals and organizations, thrives on open standards, accessibility, and innovation. A Diverse Ecosystem of Support The open web’s vibrant ecosystem is supported by a diverse range of entities, each playing a crucial role: Why Should You Care?…
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Reclaiming the Web: A Journey into the IndieWeb
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In the sprawling hotchpotch of the internet, a quiet revolution is brewing. A group of digital pioneers, known as the IndieWeb, are challenging the status quo of centralized social media platforms. Instead of surrendering their identities and content to big closed platforms, they’re building a more open, interconnected web where you own your data, control…
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Imagine a future where the web isn’t just a passive canvas for consuming content, but a dynamic platform for expression, creation, and collaboration. A place where anyone, regardless of technical skill, can build their own digital corner of the universe. This vision, audacious as it may seem, forms the core of a growing perspective for…
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A hush falls over the Olympic Stadium. Thousands of eyes converge on a single point – Tim Berners-Lee, the unassuming inventor of the World Wide Web, fingers poised over a keyboard. With a click and a flourish, he unveils a simple message projected onto the vast screens: “This is for Everyone.” The crowd erupts in…
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Innovation with Interoperability: Can Open Standards Coexist with Platform Powerhouses?
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The Internet and the Web, once vibrant tapestries of interconnected protocols, now face a pivotal moment. Foundational standards like RSS, E-mail, and RCS, which embody decentralization and user agency, find themselves navigating a landscape increasingly drawn to controlled platforms. Can these open web standards maintain relevance in the face of sleek, curated alternatives? RSS: Forgotten…
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The digital wind whispers the name of a forgotten revolutionary: Ted Nelson, the father of “hypertext” and advocate for a web woven by citizen programmers. Back in the days when punch cards punched back, he envisioned a world where everyone could tinker, build, and share ideas, unchained from the walled gardens of corporate tech. Fast…