Few Words on W3C
W3C was formed in 1994 by Tim Berners-Lee
first "host" at MIT, Cambridge, USA
two more "hosts" joined later
INRIA, France
Keio University, Japan
there are 13 "offices" as local representations
W3C is a member organization (around 500 members)
W3C develops Web recommendations ("Web Standards")
work is done by working groups
working groups are staffed by members
Ivan Herman, W3C Head of Offices
Hong Kong, September 3rd, 2002
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