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Season 2

  • Air date:1985-01-15
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  • Number of episodes:26

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Laser Disk Storage
S2E1
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Air date: 1985-01-15

Runtime: min

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

Portable Computers
S2E2
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Air date: 1985-01-22

Runtime: min

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

Computer Games
S2E3
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Air date: 1985-01-29

Runtime: min

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

IBM Compatible Computers
S2E4
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Air date: 1985-02-05

Runtime: min

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

Software Piracy
S2E5
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Air date: 1985-02-12

Runtime: min

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

Computers and the Disabled
S2E6
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Air date: 1985-02-19

Runtime: min

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

UNIX
S2E7
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Air date: 1985-02-26

Runtime: min

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

Computers and Sports
S2E8
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Air date: 1985-03-05

Runtime: min

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

Personal Finance Software
S2E9
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Air date: 1985-03-12

Runtime: min

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

The Macintosh Computer
S2E10
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Air date: 1985-03-19

Runtime: min

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

Profile of Big Blue (IBM)
S2E11
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Air date: 1985-03-26

Runtime: min

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

Computers & Communications
S2E12
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Air date: 1985-04-16

Runtime: min

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

Low End Computers
S2E13
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Air date: 1985-04-30

Runtime: min

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

Japanese PCs
S2E14
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Air date: 1985-05-21

Runtime: min

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

Robots
S2E15
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Air date: 1985-05-28

Runtime: min

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

Computer Graphics
S2E16
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Air date: 1985-06-18

Runtime: min

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

REPEAT [Microchips]
S2E17
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Air date: 1985-05-14

Runtime: 30 min

History and development of the microprocessor. Guests: Herb Lechner, SRI; Phil Downing, AMD Products/Demos: AMD 2901 (4 bit), AMD 29116 (16 bit) https://archive.org/details/Microchi1984

Japanese PCs
S2E18
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Air date: 1985-05-21

Runtime: 30 min

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

Robots
S2E19
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Air date: 1985-05-28

Runtime: 30 min

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

REPEAT
S2E20
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Air date: 1985-06-04

Runtime: 30 min

REPEAT [Computer Games]
S2E21
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Air date: 1985-06-11

Runtime: 30 min

Computer Graphics
S2E22
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Air date: 1985-06-18

Runtime: 30 min

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

REPEAT
S2E23
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Air date: 1985-06-25

Runtime: 30 min

REPEAT
S2E24
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Air date: 1985-07-02

Runtime: 30 min

REPEAT
S2E25
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Air date: 1985-07-09

Runtime: 30 min

REPEAT
S2E26
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Air date: 1985-07-16

Runtime: 30 min

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Stewart Cheifet

Stewart Cheifet

Self - Host

Gary Kildall

Gary Kildall

Self - Host

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