Computer Chronicles
(1983)Streaming Episode Guide
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Season 14
Cyber Fiction
Episode 7
The advent of the computer and the internet provided a totally new platform for story telling. This program looks at a new paradigm for novelists using interactive technology. Demonstrations include writers.net, hooked.net, thetherapist.com, writers.com, and the Alsop Review. Also features collaborative fiction and cyber comics. Guests include cybernovelists Gary Gach, Chris Werby, Mark Dahlby, and Jaimes Alsop. Originally broadcast in 1997.
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Season 9
MIDI Music
Episode 22
A look at the new role of personal computers in making music. Products demonstrated include Super Jam from Blue Ribbon Soundworks, Encore for Windows from Passport Designs, EZ Vision and Studio Vision from Opcode Systems, and the Miracle Piano. The show incudes visits to the Stanford Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics and the annual National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) convention is Los Angeles. Originally broadcast in 1992. Copyright 1992 Stewart Cheifet Productions.
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Computer Video
Episode 18
The worlds of television and computers are quickly converging. This program looks at new video applications on personal computers. Included are the Video Toaster from NewTek, Impact Vision 24, and Scala for the Amiga, Video Spigot from SuperMac, Adobe Premiere, IBM's PS/2 TV, and the Actionmedia II board. Originally broadcast in 1992. Episode #941. Copyright 1992 Stewart Cheifet Productions.
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Consumer's Buying Guide
Episode 11 - 12-06-1991
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Season 8
Video Game Consoles
Episode 11
Computers became a great platform for game players, but dedicated videogame consoles were even better. This program compares the various videogame platforms. Demonstrations include "Defender of the Crown" on an IBM PC, "SimEarth" on Mac IIci, "Michael Jackson Moonwalker" and "Mickey Mouse in the Castle of Illusion" on a Sega Genesis, "Super Mario Brothers 3" and "The Legend of Zelda" on a Nintendo, and "Bonk's Adventure and Ys" on an NEC TurboGrafx. Guests include Russel DeMaria, author of Sega Genesis Secrets, Nintendo Games Secrets, and Secrets of Game Boy. Also features a visit to Nintendo Powerfest and the Alladin's Castle Arcade. Originally broadcast in 1990. Copyright 1990 Stewart Cheifet Productions.
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Season 4
Speech Recognition & Synthesis
Episode 20 - 2-03-1987
An look at the latest advances in speech technology involving both voice recognition and speech synthesis. Guests: Michael O'Malley, Berkeley Speech Tech; Charles Cochran, Electronic Speech Sys; Steve Bettencourt, Votan; Janet Baker, Dragon Systems; George Morrow, Morrow Computing Products/Demos: Speech Plus, Software Speech, BestSpeech, VoiceKey, Voice Libraries, Voice Scribe 1000 https://archive.org/details/SpeechRe1987
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Modems
Episode 19 - 1-27-1987
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Intelligent Buildings
Episode 18 - 1-20-1987
A survey of the technology embedded in modern office buildings and private homes. Shot in Hong Kong. Guests: Dr. Po S. Chung, Chinese University HK; Martin Spurrier, HongKong Land Group; R. A. Guy, HS Property Management; Donald Birch, Cathay Pacific; P G H Greene, HongKong Bank; Eric Vincent, Cable & Wireless; Ronald Suen, Kowloon Hotel; William Phillips, Baring Securities; Alfred Ho, Government Info Services http://www.archive.org/details/Intellig1987
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On-Line Services: Part 2
Episode 17 - 1-06-1987
Second part of a series on information retrieval looking at specialized services such as Bix, Dialog, QuantumLink and NewsNet. Guests: Dick Kollin, Telebase Systems; Doug Webster, BYTE; Roger Summit, Dialog Info Services; Connie Tomal, Mead Data Central; George Morrow, Morrow Computing Products/Demos: Lotus One Source, BIX, Lexis Nexis, Information on Demand, Dialog, EasyNet https://archive.org/details/On-LineD1987_2
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On-Line Services: Part 1
Episode 16 - 12-30-1986
First of a two-part series on on-line services such as CompuServe, the Source and DowJones, featuring Steve Case, at the time VP of Marketing at QuantumLink, and eventual head of AOL. Guests: Clay Cocalis, Dow Jones; Nancy Tulley, Delphi; Jack O'Grady, Intelmatique; Steve Case, QuantumLink; Gary Kildall, Digital Research Products/Demos: CompuServe, Commodore Network, People Connection, Free Text Search, Computer Express, Minitel. http://archive.org/details/On-LineD1987
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Intel 386 Microprocessor
Episode 15 - 12-23-1986
A review of the new Intel 386 chip and the new super-fast computers and applications that take advantage of its speed. Guests: Dana Krelle, Intel; Michael Swavely, Compaq; Robert Dilworth, Zenith; Neil Colvin, Phoenix Technologies; Jan Lewis, Palo Alto Research Group Products/Demos: Compaq Deskpro 386, Intel 80386 Microprocessor, Zenith Z-386, VP/ix, UNIX 386. https://archive.org/details/Intel3861987
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E-Mail Applications
Episode 14 - 12-16-1986
A look at new email systems, comparative advantages and pitfalls and new email accessories and tools. Guests: Stuart Davidson, MCI; Jeff Anderholm, Lotus; Lloyd Kreuzer, Kreuzer Software; Carl Berney, Speech Plus; Charles Foskett, Natural Microsystems; Jan Lewis, Palo Alto Research Group Products/Demos: Lotus Express, MCI Mail, The Source, Call for Text, Watson https://archive.org/details/Electron1986
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Consumer's Buyers Guide (1986)
Episode 13 - 12-09-1986
A review of available hardware and software gifts for techies. Products/Demos: Calendar Creator, HP Financial Consultant, Business Simulator, Muppet Learning Keys Toy Shop, Pen Mouse, Looking Your Best, AmnesiaPC, and Type Right. Originally broadcast in 1986. Guests include George Morrow, Paul Schindler, and Wendy Woods. Stewart Cheifet is host. Copyright 1986 Stewart Cheifet Productions. https://archive.org/details/Christma1986
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Project Management Software
Episode 12 - 12-02-1986
A user's guide to project management programs, strategies, and approaches. Guests: Jim Dunnigan, Microsoft; David Bryan, Breakthrough Software; Nancy Ann Twomey, Computer Assoc; Glenn Katz, Stanford; Gary Kildall, Digital Research Products/Demos: MacProjectTimeline, Microsoft Project, MicroPlanner Plus, Superproject Plus 2.0 http://www.archive.org/details/ProjectM1986
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Comdex Special (1986)
Episode 11 - 11-25-1986
A review of the newest hardware and software as exhibited at the annual fall Comdex show in Las Vegas. Guests: Hal Glatzer, Software News; Tim Bajarin, Creative Strategies; Jan Lewis, Palo Alto Research Group Products/Demos: Hyundai & Samsung 386 PCs, Compaq 386 PC, Zenith PortableNEC Multispeed, Datavue SNAPPC Movie Maker, Smart Sneaker, Phonetic Engine, Hitachi & Toshiba Drives, Okidata & LED Laser Printers, QMS and HP Printers. https://archive.org/details/ComdexSp1986
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RAM Resident Software
Episode 10 - 11-18-1986
A look at new software programs that reside in RAM and are always ready but may conflict with each other. Guests: David Whitney, Access Learning Tech; Dale Leatherman, Prodex; Robert Luhn, PC World; Richard Kraus, Persoft; Chip Rabinowitz, Amer Video Teleconf; Gary Kildall, Digital Research Products/Demos: In-Synch, Note-It, Prodex 1.3, Referee https://archive.org/details/RAMResid1986
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Software Macros
Episode 9 - 11-11-1986
A user's guide to macros - automated sequences of commands for spreadsheets, word processors, and database programs. Guests: Lynne Hughes, McDonell Douglas; Alan Simpson, Author; Michael Lunsford, MacroPac; Daniel Gasteiger, Lotus Publishing; Gary Kildall, Digital Research Products/Demos: dBase III, VP Planner, Lotus 123, Symphony https://archive.org/details/GuidetoM1986
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Desktop Publishing: Part 2
Episode 8 - 11-04-1986
Second part of this series on desktop publishing looking at software applications for DOS based computers. Guests: Richard Amen, Dest Corporation; John Meyer, Ventura Software; Roger Archibald, Hewlett Packard; Paul Brainerd, Aldus Corporation; Jonathan Seybold, Seybold Publications; Gary Kildall, Digital Research Products/Demos: DEST PC Scan Plus, Ventura Publisher, PostScript, PageMaker, HP DDL https://archive.org/details/DesktopP1987
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Desktop Publishing: Part 1
Episode 7 - 10-28-1986
First of a two-part series on desktop publishing focusing on new software applications for the Macintosh. Products/Demos: Comic Works, Ready, Set, Go, Fontographer, Fluent Fonts, Right Now, Desktop Art. http://www.archive.org/details/DesktopP1986
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Second Hand Computers
Episode 6 - 10-21-1986
A look at the used computer market at who is selling them, who is buying them and what the risks and benefits are. Guests: J. Mark Crouch, Interstate Computer Bank; Stan Politi, Computer Currents; Bradley Ruedig, CAS Used Computers; Alexander Randall, Boston Computer Exch; George Morrow, Intelligent Access; Gary Kildall, Digital Research Products/Demos: Dysan Interrogator, Leading Edge https://archive.org/details/SecondHa1986
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Software Utilities
Episode 5 - 10-14-1986
PC utiltities, file manipulators, disk managers, DOS aids, and other PC tools. Guests: Ed Tolson, SoftLogic Solutions; Dale Sinor, Executive Systems; Karen Lund, Tele-Ware; Robert Hoffman, Ashton-Tate; Ezra Shapiro, BYTE Magazine; Jay Eisnelohr, Airus; Gary Kildall, Digital Research; George Morrow, Intelligent Access Products/Demos: Sidekick, Norton Utilities, Sideways, Double DOS, Disk Optimizer, Xtree & HOT, Above Disc, Détente. https://archive.org/details/Utilitie1986
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RISC Processors
Episode 4 - 10-07-1986
Reduced Instruction Set Computers are a new approach to speeding up computer processing. Guests: Joel Birnbaum, Hewlett Packard; David Patterson, UC Berkeley; Frank King, IBM; Hugh Martin, Ridge Computers; Jan Lewis, Palo Alto Research Group; George Morrow, Morrow Computing; Nickolas Dunckel, TRW Products/Demos: HP Spectrum https://archive.org/details/RISC1986
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MIDI Music
Episode 3 - 9-30-1986
Computers and music, MIDI machines and interfaces, and music composition software. Casio SK-1 Synthesizer, Atari ST, Activision's Music Studio, ADAP Sampler, DSP-1000, Apple II GS, Ensoniq Sound Chip, Soundscape, Commodore AmigaEZ Track, Kidnotes. http://www.archive.org/details/MIDIMusi1986
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Educational Software: Part 2
Episode 2 - 9-23-1986
A look at on-line educational services and self-teaching software programs. Products/Demos: InfoMinder, National Gallery of Art, Talking Software Pre-Readers The Balancing Act, Plato. http://www.archive.org/details/Educatio1986_2
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Educational Software: Part 1
Episode 1 - 9-16-1986
A review of new software titles for use in schools and at home education. Products/Demos: Operation Frog, Apple Classroom Tomorrow, Reader Rabbit, Magic Slate, Animal Kingdom, Voyage of the Mimi. https://archive.org/details/Educatio1986
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Season 3
Computers and the Pentagon: Part 2
Episode 26 - 3-25-1986
A look at the uses of computer hardware and software in the Defense Department. Shot on location at various military installations around the country. Featured are demonstrations of SDI, the Strategic Defense Initiative, the AEGIS combat control system on board the USS Valley Forge advanced navy cruiser, and the Air Force's Advanced Sensory Exploitation System using distributed networks and artificial intelligence to detect enemy threats
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Computers and the Pentagon: Part 1
Episode 25 - 3-18-1986
The world's biggest computer user is the U.S. government and the military in particular. This program reviews the military uses of computer technology. Shot on location at various research centers around the country. Featured are the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Advanced Decision Systems in Mountain View, California. Demonstrations include the Pilot's Assistant and the Battlefield Commander's Assistant. Also flight and battle simulators from Singer Link. Guests include Raj Reddy, Director of the Robotics Institute at CMU.
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Parallel Processing
Episode 24 - 3-11-1986
Are there limits on the speed of computers and their CPUs? A review of new processor architectures to increase computing speed.
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Careers in Computing
Episode 23 - 3-04-1986
A look at the job opportunities and requirements in the fast growing computer field.
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Color and Computing
Episode 22 - 2-25-1986
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Astronomy Software
Episode 21 - 2-18-1986
Computer programs for the amateur astronomer plus tools for tracking Halley's Comet. Demos: Tellstar, StarSoft HalleyComet Halley
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Psychological Software
Episode 20 - 2-11-1986
The use of computers to analyze personality and diagnose problems of human relations. Demos: Intracourse, Mind Over Minors, Biofeedback, Psychotherapy on a Disk, Therapeutic Learning Program
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Investment Software
Episode 19 - 2-04-1986
A look at how investors are using computers to analyze and invest in the stock market. Demos: Wizards of Wall Street, The Equalizer, Lotus Signal, TelescanAnalyzer
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Computers in Law Enforcement
Episode 18 - 1-14-1986
A review of computer applications for police, the FBI and other law enforcement agencies. Demos: Probe One, Criterion Mapping System, SHRLOC Computer Aided Dispatch
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Artificial Intelligence (1986)
Episode 17 - 12-24-1985
Expert systems, decision support software, and natural language communication. Guests: Harry Tennant, Texas Instruments; Hubert Dreyfus, UC Berkeley; Gary Hendrix, Symantec; S. Jerrold Kaplan, Lotus Developmnt; Gary Kildall, Digital Research Products/Demos: Personal Consultant, Q&A.
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Hard Disk Storage
Episode 16 - 12-17-1985
As applications and files get larger, users need a hard disk drive, a Bernoulli box or a tape streamer. Demos: Iomega Bernoulli Box, Hard Card, Hyperdrive
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Consumer's Buyers Guide (1985)
Episode 15 - 12-10-1985
A consumer's review of the hottest hardware and software goodies for the techie on your holiday shopping list.
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Amiga and Atari
Episode 14 - 12-03-1985
How much computer can you get at the bottom end of the market - comparison between the Commodore Amiga and the Atari 520ST. Demos: Atari 800, Commodore 64, Amiga IBM PC Emulator, Commodore Amiga, Atari 520, STNEO
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Business Applications (1985)
Episode 13 - 11-26-1985
A review of the current offerings in word processors, spreadsheets, and database managers. Demos: Wordstar 2000, WordPerfect 4.1, Lotus 123, Javelin, ParadoxPC File/R
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Optical Storage Devices
Episode 12 - 11-19-1985
A look at the newest mass storage devices including the compact disc ROM. Demos: Activenture Knowledge Retrieval System, Information Storage WO Drive, Encyclopedia on a Disk, ISI Worm Disk, Digital Equipment CD-ROM Drive
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Computers and Medicine
Episode 11 - 11-12-1985
Doctors are turning to computers for medical research, diagnosis and clinic management. Demos: Drexler LaserCard, MicroMedex, Computerized Clinical Information System, Poisindex, Drugdex, Emergindex, Pulmonary Function (PUFF), MedLine
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Computers and Politics (1985)
Episode 10 - 11-05-1985
A look at how computers are changing the political process including campaign management, voter profiling, fundraising, and grass roots organizing. Demos: Washington Alert Service, Q Systems Solon
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Computer Networks
Episode 9 - 10-29-1985
A look at the new technology for computers communicating with other computers. Demos: EtherMacToken Ring, TOPS Network.
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Modems & Bulletin Boards
Episode 8 - 10-22-1985
From high-tech trysts to selling black-market software, computers users are talking. Guests: Ezra Shapiro, Byte Magazine; Rory O'Connor, InforWorld; Matthew McClure, The Well; Donald Ingrim, Alameda County DA; George Morrow, Morrow Computing Products/Demos: CompuServe, Byte BBS, The Well.
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Computers and the Media
Episode 7 - 10-15-1985
From newsrooms to sports arenas, computers have invaded the media. Demos: Aurora 75 Graphics System, Pacific Data Images
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Programming & Programmers
Episode 6 - 10-08-1985
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Computers and the Law
Episode 5 - 10-01-1985
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Printers & Business Graphics
Episode 4 - 9-24-1985
A survey of the new hardware and software visualization tools for business. Demos: IBM QuietWriter, Okimate 20 Color Thermal Transfer, Hewlett Packard LaserJet Plus, Apple LaserWriter
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Women in Computing
Episode 3 - 9-17-1985
Meet the top women in a field that has traditionally been dominated by men.
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Slowdown in Silicon Valley: Part 2
Episode 2 - 9-10-1985
Part two of this special series looking at the causes of the downturn in the computer industry.
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Slowdown in Silicon Valley: Part 1
Episode 1 - 9-03-1985
A review of the reasons behind the current slump in the computer business. Demos: Adam Computer, Osborne Computer http://archive.org/details/Slowdown1985
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Season 2
Computer Graphics
Episode 16 - 6-18-1985
A look at the new graphics tools available to computer users, both for amateurs and professionals. Guests: Marein Cremer, Apple; Mark Bola, Imagic; Stephen Rosendahl, Pacific Data Images; Ed Bernstein, Broderbund; James Dowlen, Computer Artist; Gary Kildall, Digital Research Products/Demos: MacDrawMagic, Dazzle Draw, Lumena. http://archive.org/details/Computer1985_10
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Robots
Episode 15 - 5-28-1985
A visit to the High Tech Expo in Tsukuba, Japan for a look at the latest Japanese robotics technology. Features Sony, Toshiba, Fujitsu, Fanuc, NEC, and others. Plus a robot from Waseda University that can play the organ! http://www.archive.org/details/Robots-J1985
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Japanese PCs
Episode 14 - 5-21-1985
A review of where major Japanese technology companies are in the PC hardware and software markets.Shot in Japan. Guests: Michael Miller, Popular Computing; Christopher Mead, High Tech Review; Gary Kildall, Digital Research Products/Demos: NEC, Fujitsu, Toshiba. Copyright 1985 Stewart Cheifet Productions. https://archive.org/details/Japanese1985
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Low End Computers
Episode 13 - 4-30-1985
A consumer's guide to the most popular low-cost home computers. Guests: Jack Tramiel, Atari; Leonard Tramiel, Atari; Frank Leonardi, Commodore; Gary Kildall, Digital Research Demos: Commodore Laptop, Commodore 128, Commodore Amiga, Atari ST 512 http://archive.org/details/LowEndCo1985
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Computers & Communications
Episode 12 - 4-16-1985
29m
Computer and communication technologies are merging creating the new field of informatics. Guests: Bob Metcalfe, 3Com; Bill Gillis, Charles Schwab; Glenn Albinger, Computer Colorworks; Barry Margerum, Grid Systems; Gary Kildall, Digital Research Products/Demos: Ethernet, UNET, Digital Paintbrush System, Grid Compass, QuoTrekRolm Jupiter and Cedar Systems, AT&T 7300. http://archive.org/details/Computer1985_9
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Profile of Big Blue (IBM)
Episode 11 - 3-26-1985
29m
An in-depth look at IBM, the IBM standard and the impact of its dominant role in the PC marketplace. Guests: Norm DeWitt, Dataquest; Tom Rolander, Intel; Stewart Alsop, InfoWorld; John Doerr, Kleiner Perkins Caufield; Gary Kildall, DRI Products/Demos: IBM PC ATIBM TopView, CompuPro http://archive.org/details/Profileo1985
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The Macintosh Computer
Episode 10 - 3-19-1985
29m
An in-depth look at the early Apple Macintosh computer, available software and hardware add-ons. Guests: Joanna Hoffman, Apple; Bob Foster, Telos Software; Lee Lorenzen, Digital Research; Ben Wiseman, InfoCorp; Gary Kildall, DRI; Larry Tesler, Apple Products/Demos: Apple Macintosh, MacProject, FileVision, GEM DrawJazz. https://archive.org/details/TheMacin1985
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Personal Finance Software
Episode 9 - 3-12-1985
A review of tax return software, financial management software and investment programs. Guests: John Reese, Monogram; Kevin Randolph, Bank of America; Jay Levine, Price Waterhouse; James Howard, Howardsoft; Ellen Ramsey, IRS; Gary Kildall, DRI Products/Demos: Dollars and Sense, BA Home Banking, HowardsoftTax Preparer http://archive.org/details/Personal1985
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Computers and Sports
Episode 8 - 3-05-1985
From the dugout to the training room to the dining room, coaches and players and turning to computers to improve performance. Guests: Steve Boros, Oakland A's Manager; Billy Hicks, Qantel; Rich Anderson, Canada College; Bruce Brown, CompuTennis; Gary Kildall, DRI; Rick Bunch, Biomechanics Lab; Jeff Cohen, Converse Products/Demos: North Sails, CompuTennis Scorer, Sports-Pac, SkyCam, Northstar Horizon, Tec Mar Adaptor http://archive.org/details/Computer1985_8
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UNIX
Episode 7 - 2-26-1985
28m
AT&T's computer operating system is threatening to take over IBM's MS-DOS dominance. Guests: John Mashey, Bell Labs; Mark Sobell, Author; Bill Joy, Sun Microsystems; Doug Hartman, Hewlett Packard; Mike Denney, Basis; Gary Kildall, DRI Products/Demos: File It, HP Integral PC, UNIX. http://archive.org/details/UNIX1985
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Computers and the Disabled
Episode 6 - 2-19-1985
A review of how computers are helping the blind and other disabled persons lead a better life. Guests: Peggy Barker, Children's Hospital; Susan Simpson, Prentke-Romich; Sue Melrose, Veterans Administr; Noel Runyan, Product Developer; Gary Kildall, DRI Products/Demos: Express 3, Chin Joystick, VersaBraille, Echo II Synthesizer, Kurzweil Reading Machine http://archive.org/details/Computer1985_7
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Software Piracy
Episode 5 - 2-12-1985
29m
Meet teenage software pirates, computer lawyers and the battle over software ownership. Guests: Mark Pump, Alpha Logic; Smith McKeithen, Activision; Frankie Mouse, Hacker; Neil Smith, Software Publish Assoc; John Draper (Captain Crunch); Gary Kildall, DRI Products/Demos: Locksmith, Cap'n Software, Easy Writer, MacWare. http://archive.org/details/Software1985
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IBM Compatible Computers
Episode 4 - 2-05-1985
30m
A comparative look at the new breed of IBM look-alikes. Demos: Radio Shack Tandy 1000, IBM PC, Ericsson PC, Compaq PC http://archive.org/details/IBMClone1985
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Computer Games
Episode 3 - 1-29-1985
A look at the newest computer games for PC users. Demos: Sargon III Chess Game, Millionaire Strategy Game, Pitfall, Zork ( Infocom), Ghostbusters http://archive.org/details/Computer1985_6
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Portable Computers
Episode 2 - 1-22-1985
The state of the art in portable computers in the mid 1980's. Products featured include the Morrow Pivot Portable, the Hewlett Packard HP110, the Texas Instrument Pro-Lite, and the Data General DG-1. https://archive.org/details/portablecomp https://archive.org/details/CC214_portable_computers
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Laser Disk Storage
Episode 1 - 1-15-1985
Laser disks and optical storage devices are changing the way we can use computers. Demos: Pioneer Laser Disc Player, Astron Belt, Halcyon Home Entertainment Sys, Vidlink http://archive.org/details/Lasersan1985
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Season 1
Computers in Education
Episode 26 - 11-02-1984
An early look at how computers are being used in formal education. Guests include Professor Patrick Suppes of Stanford University and Glenn Kleiman, author of "Brave New Schools". Includes demonstrations of the LOGO and BASIC languages. Guest host is Herb Lechner of SRI International. http://archive.org/details/education_2
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Artificial Intelligence
Episode 25 - 10-26-1984
An early look at artificial Intelligence. Guests includes Edward Feigenbaum of Stanford University, Nils Nilsson of the AI Center at SRI International, Tom Kehler of Intellegenetics, Herb Lechner of SRI, and John McCarthy of Stanford. Featured demonstrations include Inferential Knowledge Engineering and the programming language LISP. http://archive.org/details/CC1024_artificial_intelligence
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Super Computers
Episode 24 - 10-19-1984
29m
An early look at supercomputers in the United States and Japan. Featured guests include George Michael, head of computer research of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, John Repp of Control Data Corporation, Dr. Hideo Aiso, Professor at Keio University in Japan, Dr. Hiroshi Kashiwagi, Chairman of Japan's National Supercomputer Project, and Dr. Yukio Mizuno, Senior Vice President of NEC. The program also features on location coverage in Japan of the country's supercomputer projects including the Hitachi S810-20 at the University of Tokyo and the Electro Technical Laboratory in Tsukuba, Japan. http://archive.org/details/CC126_supercomputers
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Fifth Generation Computers
Episode 23 - 10-12-1984
28m
Japan's fifth generation computer project and a look at the next phase of PC platforms. Shot in Japan. Guests: Gary Kildall, Digital Research; Admiral Bobby Ray Inman, MCC; Ed Feigenbaum, Author; Dr. Hideo Aiso, Keio University; Dr. Yukio Mizuno, NEC; Dr. Hiroshi Kashiwagi, NSP; Dr. Kuzuhiro Fuchi, ICOT; Dr. Tohru Moto-Aka, Univ Tokyo Products/Demos: KIP System, Pattern Matching, Inference Machine, Prologue http://archive.org/details/FifthGen1984
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Computer Entrepreneurs
Episode 22 - 10-05-1984
23m
A look at the people who are driving the personal computer industry. Guests: Gary Kildall, Digital Research; Steve Wozniak, Apple; Adam Osborne, Osborne Computer; Lore Harp, Vector Graphic; Gene Amdahl, Trilogy Systems. http://archive.org/details/Computer1984_5
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Computer Games
Episode 21 - 9-28-1984
23m
Computers are creating an entirely new platform for playing games, between humans or between humans and computers. Guests: Trip Hawkins, Electronic Arts; Bill Budge, Game Designer; Chris Crawford, Atari; Steve Kitchen, Activision Products/Demos: Pinball Construction Set, One on One, Space Shuttle, Excaliber, Larry Bird Basketball. Originally broadcast in September 1984. Copyright 1984 Stewart Cheifet Productions. https://archive.org/details/Computer1984_4
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Software Utilities
Episode 20 - 7-02-1984
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Programming Languages
Episode 19 - 6-25-1984
23m
A review of current popular programming languages. Guests: Gary Kildall, DRI; Paul Grady, Microfocus; Dave Eisenberg, Apple; Elizabeth Rather, Forth Products/Demos: COBOLFORTHFORTH Graphics, PASCAL, Apple's Personal COBOL. http://archive.org/details/Programm1984
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Computer Ergonomics
Episode 18 - 5-21-1984
29m
A look at health problems related to computer use such as video display radiation and repetitive stress injuries. Guests: Herb Lechner, SRI International; Wanda Smith, Hewlett Packard; Karen Kessel, Koffler Group; Susan Kare, Apple; Jerry Manock, Apple. Products/Demos: Apple Macintosh, HP Orion Computer. https://archive.org/details/Computer1984_3
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Decision Support Systems
Episode 17 - 5-14-1984
29m
Expert systems software and artificial intelligence applications. Guests: Gary Kildall, DRI; Mike Thoma, Mgmt Decisn Sys; Steve Weyl, Syntelligence; Jim Chapman, Human Edge SW Products/Demos: Strategic Simulations Epidemic, Prospector, CompuStat, Easy Scan, Sales Edge. Copyright 1984 Stewart Cheifet Productions https://archive.org/details/Decision1984
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Computer Graphics
Episode 16 - 5-07-1984
A review of computer art, graphics capabilities of computers and professional computer graphics systems. Guests: Herb Lechner, SRI International; Don McKinney, Silicon Graphics; Michael Arent, Freelance Artist; Kevin Prince, MCI/Quantel; Ann Chase, Freelance Artist Products/Demos: MCI Quantel PaintBox, Silicon Graphics 3D Animation, Apple IIe. Originally broadcast in 1984. Copyright 1984 Stewart Cheifet Productions. https://archive.org/download/Computer1984_6
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Databases
Episode 15 - 4-30-1984
23m
Mainframe and network databases for computer users. Demos: The Source, CompuServe, Dialog Information Services http://archive.org/details/Database1984
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Printers
Episode 14 - 4-23-1984
23m
Printer technology from daisy wheel to dot matrix to laser. Demos: Diablo Daisy Wheel Printer, Diablo Thermal Printer, Diablo Series C Ink Jet Printer, Xerox Color Laser Printer http://archive.org/details/Printers1984
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Storage Devices
Episode 13 - 4-16-1984
24m
Floppy drives, hard drives, and bubble memory. Demos: 5 ¼ inch floppy drive, 3 ½ inch floppy drive, RCA CED videodisk, 3680 1.2 GB spindle disk http://archive.org/details/StorageD1984
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Business Applications
Episode 12 - 4-09-1984
23m
A look at the popular new software programs for business. Demos: Lotus 123, SuperCalc 3PC Talk, CrossTalk, IBM Professional Office System http://archive.org/details/Business1984
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Microchips
Episode 11 - 4-05-1984
23m
History and development of the microprocessor. Demos: AMD 2901 (4 bit), AMD 29116 (16 bit) http://archive.org/details/Microchi1984
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Networking
Episode 10 - 4-02-1984
28m
Connecting computers, peripherals, broadband and baseband. Demos: Centralized Intelligence, Distributed Intelligence, Local Area Network http://archive.org/details/Networki1984
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Speech Synthesis
Episode 9 - 3-26-1984
29m
A look at speech synthesis and speech recognition technologies. Demos: Minolta Talking Camera, Texas Instruments Speak & Spell, Epsom Speech Plus Computer, IBM Votan V-5000 http://archive.org/details/SpeechSy1984
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Robotics
Episode 8 - 3-19-1984
28m
Robotic hardware and software and robotics based applications. Demos: Hero I Robot, Teach Mover Robot http://archive.org/details/Robotics1984
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Computer Security
Episode 7 - 3-26-1984
Security issues related to the world's increasing dependence on information in computer networks. Demos: Digi-Link, Add & Answer Verification http://archive.org/details/Computer1984_2
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Word Processing
Episode 6 - 3-19-1984
A review of the new generation of word processors. Demos: Word, Vision, Writer's Work Bench Text Editor, Word Plus, Punctuation & StyleWordStar http://archive.org/details/WordProc1984
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Operating Systems
Episode 5 - 3-12-1984
28m
A review of competing operating systems and their affect on software development. Guests: Gary Kildall, SRI; Tony Fanning, Hewlett Packard; Jean Yates, Yates Ventures; Bruce Tognizinni, Apple; Herb Lechner, SRI Products/Demos: CP/MUNIXXenix, MS/DOS, Apple IIe & AppleTalk. Originally broadcast in March 1984. Copyright 1984 Stewart Cheifet Productions. http://www.archive.org/details/Operatin1984
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Computer Simulations
Episode 4 - 2-26-1984
The use of computers to simulate various real-world environments for military, entertainment and architectural applications. Guests: Gary Kildall, Digital Research; Frank Lewandowski, Singer-Link; Steve Harrison, Skidmore Owings; Bruce Artwick, IBM Products/Demos: Flight Simulator, Military Flight Simulator, DRAFT Architecture Simulator http://archive.org/details/Simulati1984
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Computers and Music
Episode 3 - 2-19-1984
The computer as a creative tool used to make, display and store music. Guests: John Chowning, Stanford; Will Harvey, Electronic Arts; Ellen Lapham, Syntauri; Gary Kildall, DRI Products/Demos: Music Construction Set, Alpha Syntauri Keyboard, Casiotone, Vocal Synthesizer, MIT Experimental Music Studio, Stanford Center for Computer Music. Originally broadcast in 1984. Copyright 1984 Stewart Cheifet Productions. https://archive.org/details/Computer1984
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Integrated Software
Episode 2 - 2-12-1984
23m
The new breed of integrated software suites and the visual interface. Demos: Apple LisaVisiOn, DESQ http://archive.org/details/Integrat1984
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Mainframes to Minis to Micros
Episode 1 - 2-05-1984
23m
Covers the history and ancestry of today's (1984) PC. Demos: HP 150 PC, Computer Museum, TX-1 Computer http://archive.org/details/MainFram1984
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