Title
The Evolution of the World Wide Web Consortium
Author
Rohit Khare
Date
1/01/2005
(Original Publish Date: 4/10/1998)
(Original Publish Date: 4/10/1998)
Abstract
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has developed a novel organizational form as it attempts to "lead the evolution of the Web" -- equal parts academic lab, industrial research & development consortium, trade association, and standards body. In this paper, we trace the history of W3C's adaptations in structure and process to accommodate the shifting opportunities of the Web market.