Open Standards
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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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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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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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4 min read
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…