Computer Chronicles

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Educational Software: Part 1
Episode overview
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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Educational Software: Part 2
Episode overview
A look at on-line educational services and self-teaching software programs. Products/Demos: InfoMinder, National Gallery of Art, Talking Software Pre-ReadersThe Balancing Act, Plato. http://www.archive.org/details/Educatio1986_2
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MIDI Music
Episode overview
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, .. show full overview
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RISC Processors
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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 .. show full overview
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Software Utilities
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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 .. show full overview
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Second Hand Computers
Episode overview
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, .. show full overview
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Desktop Publishing: Part 1
Episode overview
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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Desktop Publishing: Part 2
Episode overview
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 .. show full overview
4x9
Software Macros
Episode overview
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; .. show full overview
4x10
RAM Resident Software
Episode overview
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 .. show full overview
4x11
Comdex Special (1986)
Episode overview
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, .. show full overview
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Project Management Software
Episode overview
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 .. show full overview
4x13
Consumer's Buyers Guide (1986)
Episode overview
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, .. show full overview
4x14
E-Mail Applications
Episode overview
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 .. show full overview
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Intel 386 Microprocessor
Episode overview
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 .. show full overview
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On-Line Services: Part 1
Episode overview
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 .. show full overview
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On-Line Services: Part 2
Episode overview
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, .. show full overview
4x18
Intelligent Buildings
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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 .. show full overview
4x19
Modems
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Speech Recognition & Synthesis
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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 .. show full overview
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Tax Preparation Software
Episode overview
A review of the latest software titles to help you manage and file your income taxes including a look at on-line filing. Guests: Henry Hilton, Double Eagle Software; Susan Morgan, .. show full overview
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Portable Computers
Episode overview
A review of the latest laptop computers, new display screen technology and common applications.. Guests: Bob Wade, Tany/Radio Shack; James Barlett, NEC; Andrew Czernek, Zenith Data .. show full overview
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Kids and Computers
Episode overview
A look at young people and how they are using computers for pleasure and for education. Guests: Aaron Arakawa, Nueva Learning Center; Ben Wu, Miller Jr High; Laura Risk, Aptos Middle .. show full overview
4x24
Computers and the Arts
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Computers are moving form math and engineering to the world of the arts. A look at how artists are using computer technology. Guests: Eddie Dombrower, DOM Dance Press; Larry .. show full overview
4x25
Computers and Illiteracy
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A review of how computers are being used in innovative programs to teach basic literacy skills to adults. Guests: John Fleischman, La Puente Adult Schools; Jane Nissen Laidley, .. show full overview
4x26
Computers and Gambling
Episode overview
Lotteries, exotic horse racing bets and high-tech slot machines are all made possible by new computer technology. Guests: Robin Cobbey, Computer Sports World; Michael Roxborough, LV .. show full overview
4x27
Business Applications: Part 1 - Word Processors
Episode overview
A four part series on business applications. Part one focuses on the latest word processing programs including spell checkers and on-line thesauruses. Guests: Dan Lunt, WordPerfect .. show full overview
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Business Applications: Part 2 - Spreadsheets 1
Episode overview
Part two of a series on business applications, this time focusing on spreadsheets. Guests: Larry Gross, Lotus Development; Sam Savage, General Optimization; Adam Osborne, Paperback .. show full overview
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Business Applications: Part 3 - Spreadsheets 2
Episode overview
Part three of a series on business applications looking at spreadsheets and other financial analysis software tools. Guests: Mike Slade, Microsoft; Andrew Wulf, Data Tailor; Richard .. show full overview
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Business Applications: Part 4 - Database Management Software
Episode overview
The final part of this series on mainstream business applications focusing on database management software. Guests: Jim Hubbard, Better Homes & Gardens; Dennis Travins, Stanford; Lynn .. show full overview
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The New Macs
Episode overview
A review of the new Macintosh computers and their ability to emulate MS-DOS machines and run IBM compatible applications. Guests: Charles Oppenheimer, Apple; Didier Diaz, Apple; .. show full overview
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IBM PS/2
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A first look at the new IBM PS2 computer and its design and interface innovations. Guests: Tony Harris, Digital Research; David Bunnell, PCW Communications; John Dvorak, PC Magazine; .. show full overview
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Supercomputers
Episode overview
An introduction to the world of supercomputers in Asia and in the U.S. and their application environments such as NASA and NOA. https://archive.org/details/SuperCom1987
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PC Clones from Asia
Episode overview
In the late 1980's, Taiwan was the world's leading producer of scanners, monitors, and many other computer products. This program goes to Taiwan to look at the center of the Asian .. show full overview

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