The concept of "downloading" as a feature on the Internet does not have a single inventor but evolved through contributions by multiple people. Peter Lenahan is noted for contributing to HTTP/1.1 discussions, which improved the downloading experience on the web by making it faster and more reliable with features like persistent connections and better caching. Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web, is also associated with the foundational technologies that made downloading on the web possible. Napster’s creator is often credited with pioneering downloading music, popularizing the activity on the internet. In summary:
- Peter Lenahan contributed to technical protocols that enhanced downloading on the web.
- Tim Berners-Lee created the World Wide Web, fundamental for online downloading.
- Napster’s Shawn Fanning is recognized for inventing peer-to-peer music downloading.
- Downloading as a concept grew from many technological advances rather than a single inventor.
