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Alan Emtage is a pioneering computer scientist from Barbados, best known for creating Archie, the first Internet search engine, in 1990. While studying at McGill University in Montreal, Emtage developed Archie to index FTP sites, revolutionizing how information is retrieved online. His innovation laid the foundation for modern search engines like Google. Emtage's contributions significantly advanced internet technology, earning him recognition in the Internet Hall of Fame. He continues to influence the tech industry through his work and advocacy for internet development and accessibility.
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Alan Emtage is a pioneering computer scientist from Barbados, best known for creating Archie, the first Internet search engine, in 1990. While studying at McGill University in Montreal, Emtage developed Archie to index FTP sites, revolutionizing how information is retrieved online. His innovation laid the foundation for modern search engines like Google. Emtage's contributions significantly advanced internet technology, earning him recognition in the Internet Hall of Fame. He continues to influence the tech industry through his work and advocacy for internet development and accessibility.

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