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 1. Personal Finance Software1989-11-02 · 30m
- 2 2. Creativity Software1989-11-09 · 30m
- 3 3. Artificial Intelligence1989-11-16 · 30m
- 4 4. New Portable Computers1989-11-23 · 30mThey weren't quite "notebook" computers yet, but laptops were replacing "luggables" in the portable computer category during the late 1980's. This program looks at the state of the
- 5 5. Software for Kids1989-11-30 · 30m
- 6 6. Megahertz Mania1989-12-07 · 30mIn the late 1980's PC users were ecstatic over the introduction of 32 bit processors and CPUs running at the blazing speed of 33 megahertz. This program looks at some performance i
- 7 7. Desktop Presentation Graphics: Part 11989-12-14 · 30mThe introduction of the Macintosh in the mid 1980's opened up a whole new world of desktop graphics capability. This program looks at several early graphics applications for the Ma
- 8 8. Desktop Presentation Graphics: Part 21989-12-21 · 30mIf a picture is worth a thousand words, then graphics should be an important tool for business. Thanks to more sophisticated computers and display technology, the use of corporate
- 9 9. Holiday Buyers Guide1989-12-28 · 30mThe annual holiday buyer's guide for techie products. Gift giving selections for geeks from Gary Kildall, Paul Schindler, Jan Lewis, John Dickinson, Andrew Eisner, and Stewart Chei
- 10 10. Software Piracy1990-01-04 · 30m
- 11 11. DOS to Mac and Back1990-01-11 · 30mIn a world full of Macintosh computers and DOS based computers, there was a market for utilities that would translate between the two formats. This program looks at several example
- 12 12. Computers and Fitness1990-01-18 · 30mAs computers moved beyond doing just calculations and word processing, lots of small software companies found new kinds of applications for the growing universe of personal compute
- 13 13. Low Cost LANs1990-01-25 · 30mWith standalone PC's showing up in every office and in many homes, the big challenge became connecting computers in a local area network. This program looks at several low cost sol
- 14 14. Computers and the Law1990-02-01 · 30m
- 15 15. Optical Storage1990-02-08 · 30mAs we entered the 1990's, the big technology news was the move from magnetic storage to optical storage. It was the year of multimedia and the CD-ROM. This program looks at several
- 16 16. Low Cost Laser Printers1990-02-15 · 30mWhen laser printers first came out in the 1980's they were prohibitively expensive for most individual users. In the early 1990's, prices came down and even small businesses were a
- 17 17. Computer Ergonomics1990-02-22 · 30m
- 18 18. Programming Languages1990-03-01 · 30mA look at the state of the art in programming languages and tools circa 1990. Demonstrations include Smalltalk V/PM, Actor 2.0, Zortech C++, Objective C, EngLan, TurboPascal, Turbo
- 19 19. HyperCard Update1990-03-08 · 30mOne of the precursors of hypertext and hyperlinks was Hypercard, originally introduced by Apple in 1987. This program looks at the status of Hypercard applications including Hyperc
- 20 20. Desktop Video1990-03-15 · 30mToday we take for granted the fact that we can watch video on our computers, but in the early 1990s, that was a big innovation. This program looks at early examples of desktop vide
- 21 21. Flight Simulators1990-03-22 · 30mA review of flight simulator software. Included are demonstrations of Falcon AT 1.11, F-15 Strike Eagle II, Jet Fighter 1.5, A-10 Tank Killer 1.2, subLOGIC's Flight Simulator ATP 1
- 22 22. Computers on Campus1990-03-29 · 30mClarkson University, in upstate New York, was the first college in the country to provide every student with a personal computer, a Zenith AT PC. Drexel University, in Philadelphia
- 23 23. High Tech France: Part 11990-04-25 · 30mA look at the high-tech industry in France, shot on location in Paris. The focus of this program is the MiniTel system, the French precursor to the Internet. Applications demonstra
- 24 24. High Tech France: Part 21990-05-02 · 30mThe second part of our review of French technology, shot on location in France. Included are ISDN, fiber optics, smart cards, the 185 mph TGV high-speed train, and a look inside th
- 25 25. Computer Bowl II: Part 11990-05-17 · 30mThe second annual Computer Bowl with East coast versus West coast to determine the Master of Computer Trivia. West coast team: John Doerr, Bill Gates, Stewart Alsop, Charles House,
- 26 26. Computer Bowl II: Part 21990-05-24 · 30mThe conclusion of the second annual Computer Bowl with East meeting West for the title of Master of Computer Trivia. West coast team: John Doerr, Bill Gates, Stewart Alsop, Charles
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