Computer Chronicles (1984)
The Computer Chronicles was an American television series, broadcast during 1981-2002 on Public Broadcasting Service public television, which documented the rise of the personal computer from its infancy to the immense market at the turn of the 21st century. The series was created in the Fall of 1981, by Stewart Cheifet, then the station manager of the College of San Mateo's KCSM-TV, initially broadcast as a local weekly series. Jim Warren was its founding host for its 1981-1982 season. It aired continuously from 1981 to 2002 with Cheifet co-hosting most of its later seasons. Gary Kildall served as co-host for six years providing insights and commentary on products as well as discussions on the future of the ever-expanding personal computer sphere.
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1. MacWorld Boston 19881988-10-11 · 30mOn location coverage of the annual MacWorld expo in Boston. Guests include Jean Louis Gassee and Bob Metcalfe. Companies profiled include Aba Software, Cricket Software, Deneba Sof
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2. Computer Bowl I: Part 11988-11-01 · 30mThe first ever annual Computer Bowl featuring teams from the Route 128 area in Boston and the Silicon Valley area of San Francisco to see which side knows more about computer trivi
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3. Computer Bowl I: Part 21988-11-08 · 30mThe conclustion of the first ever Computer Bowl, featuring teams from the Route 128 area in Boston and the Silicon Valley area of San Francisco, to see which side knows more about
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4. Bus Wars1988-11-15 · 30mThe battle over a standard for moving information in and out of a computer and inside a computer including a look at EISA, Nubus, AT, PC, ISA, and MCA. http://archive.org/details/b
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5. The Apple II1988-11-22 · 30mToday they're called "mac heads", but way back in the 1980's, Apple users were in love with the Apple II. Despite the introduction of the Mac in 1984, the Apple II continued to hav
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6. Spreadsheet Wars1988-11-29 · 30mExcel now dominates the spreadsheet world, but once upon a time there was actual competition among spreadsheet products. This program looks at Quattro 1.0, Allways 1.0, Lotus 1-2-3
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7. Consumer Buyers Guide 19881988-12-06 · 30mA consumer's guide to cool holiday gifts for computer enthusiasts and gadget lovers. http://archive.org/details/buyersguide_2
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8. Comdex Special 19881988-12-13Complete coverage of the country's largest computer trade show, from Las Vegas. http://archive.org/details/comdex_3
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9. Hard Disk Management1988-12-20 · 30mAs hard disks grow larger, the problem of managing the information on your hard disk is getting more complicated. A look at a variety of solutions. http://archive.org/details/Uhard
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10. Computer Viruses1989-01-17 · 30mViruses are spreading to personal computers and causing havoc to individuals and businesses. A look at how to prevent viruses from destroying your system. http://archive.org/detail
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11. Personal Information Management Software (PIMS)1989-01-24 · 30mA new breed of software offers sophisticated management and organization tools for personal information. Guests: Denise Crisci, Micro; Logic; M. H. Mc; Kinney, ask; SAMJohn Friend,
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12. MacWorld San Francisco 19891989-02-28 · 30mA review of the annual west coast Macintosh trade show from San Francisco's Moscone Convention Center. Guests: Charlie Jackson, Silicon Beach; Roy Endres, Multi-Ad Creator; John Wa
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13. Amiga 25001989-03-07 · 30mA look at the new Amiga models including the Amiga 2500 and new software and peripherals for the Amiga computers. Guests: Tom Stearns, Commodore; Lou Wallace, Amiga World; Dan Silv
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14. Fax Boards1989-03-14 · 30mA look at how to turn your PC into a fax machine by adding a fax board. Guests: Joel Borden, The Complete PCJoyce Lemons, Quadram; Steve Siacotos, Xerox; Nick Baran, Byte; Rich Bad
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15. Writing Style Software1989-03-28More than a word processor, writing style software helps you actually write improving grammar, spelling, and style. A look at some of the newest products. Guests: Robert Moriarity,
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16. Foreign Language Software1989-04-04 · 30mA look at computer hardware and software that help you translate and learn foreign languages. Guests: Axel Beyreuther, Intl Computer; Marty Goodman, Delphi; Bob Sullivan, Anonae So
- 17 17. High Tech India: Part 11989-04-11 · 30mIndia is the hot place now for companies to look at for new software development. The trend actually started more than fifteen years ago. This is an early look at the growth of hig
- 18 18. UNIX1989-04-18 · 30mA look at the many new versions of Unix and its challenge to DOS and OS/2. Guests: Rick Davis, Frame Technology; Karen Lusardi, Sun Microsystem; Janet Dobbs, Hewlett Packard; Bill
- 19 19. Atari ST1989-04-25 · 30mThe Atari ST is a big hit in Europe but it's not very popular yet in the U.S. A look at some of the cool features that attract Atari fans. http://archive.org/details/atarist
- 20 20. High Tech India: Part 21989-05-02 · 30mIndia is the hot place now for companies to look at for new software development. The trend actually started more than fifteen years ago. This is an early look at the growth of hig
- 21 21. Computing in Color1989-05-09 · 30m
- 22 22. New Generation Laptops1989-05-16 · 30mA review of the latest portable computer technology focusing on new batteries, color, faster processors, larger hard drives and backlit displays. Guests: Keith Comer, Toshiba; Kevi
- 23 23. Computers in Space1989-05-23 · 30mA look at how NASA uses computers to run the space program, launch manned spacecraft, and manage the overall operations of America's space program. Products/Demos: Space Physics An
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