b) Marc Andreessen

Marc Andreessen, a pioneering computer scientist, transformed digital publishing with the creation of the first web-based browser, Mosaic. Released in 1993 while Andreessen was at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), Mosaic played a crucial role in popularizing the World Wide Web. It was the first browser to display images alongside text on web pages, significantly enhancing the user experience. Mosaic’s user-friendly interface and ability to navigate the growing web made it a key driver in the Internet’s rapid expansion. Andreessen’s contribution to the development of web browsers laid the groundwork for the modern Internet, influencing how information is shared and accessed globally.