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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Season 6
1988
No overview available.
01. MacWorld Boston (1988)
1988-10-25
On 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 Software, Microillusions, Silicon Beach, Advent, Claris, Dynaware, Pixelogic, Aldus, Letraset, Microsoft, Ashton-Tate, Springboard Software, Aegis, MacroMind, TrueVision, Electronic Arts, SuperMac, and Apple. Originally broadcast in 1988. http://archive.org/details/CC601_macworld
02. Computer Bowl I: Part 1
1988-11-01
The 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 trivia. Contestants included Bill Joy, Mitch Kapor, Esther Dyson, and David Bunnell. The questioner was William Hearst III. The event took place in Boston. Originally broadcast in 1988. http://archive.org/details/episode_602
03. Computer Bowl I: Part 2
1988-11-08
The 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 computer trivia. Contestants included Bill Joy, Mitch Kapor, Esther Dyson, and David Bunnell. The questioner was William Hearst III. The event took place in Boston. Originally broadcast in 1988. http://archive.org/details/episode_603
04. Bus Wars
1988-11-15
The 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/buswars
05. The Apple II
1988-11-22
Today 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 have its devoted fans. This program looks at the Apple II culture during the early Mac era. Included are the Apple IIc+, the Apple II-GS, and a rare Apple I. Guests include John Sculley and Gary Kildall. Software demonstrations are of Math Blaster, Paintworks Gold, and Microsoft Bookshelf. Also a look at the newest Macintosh at the time, the Mac IIx. Originally broadcast in 1988. http://archive.org/details/CC605_apple_ii_forever
06. Spreadsheet Wars
1988-11-29
Excel 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 3.0, Ashton-Tate's Full Impact, and Excel 2.1. Guests include Gary Kildall, Jan Lewis, and Jared Taylor of PC Magazine. Originally broadcast in 1988. http://archive.org/details/CC606_spreadsheet_wars
07. Consumer's Buyers Guide (1988)
1988-12-06
A consumer's guide to cool holiday gifts for computer enthusiasts and gadget lovers. http://archive.org/details/buyersguide_2
08. Comdex Special (1988)
1988-12-13
Complete coverage of the country's largest computer trade show, from Las Vegas. http://archive.org/details/comdex_3
09. Hard Disk Management
1988-12-20
As 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/Uharddiskman
10. Computer Viruses
1988-12-27
Viruses 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/details/viruses_2
11. Personal Information Management Software (PIMS)
1989-01-24
A 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, Symantec; Andrew Hammond, Lotus; Gary Kildall, DRI Products/Demos: Tornadoask; SAMGrand; View; Agenda; Info-XLPersoft IZE http://archive.org/details/pims
12. MacWorld San Francisco (1989)
1989-02-28
A 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 Warnock, Adobe Systems; Brian Welter, Altsys Products/Demos: Claris MacWrite II; Silicon Beach Supercard; Texas Instruments Action!Tektronix Quick Inkjet; Kodak Color Video Printer; Thunderware Lightning Scan; Dove Marathon 030/SETPS Smartcard ADBMicrotech R45 Cartridge Drive; Ricoh Erasable Optical Drive; Activision Manhole; Nexsys Gas Plasma Display; Berkeley Systems Outspoken http://archive.org/details/macworldsf
13. Amiga 2500
1989-03-07
A 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 Silva, Author; Jim Schneider, Inno; Vision; Gary Kildall, DRI Products/Demos: Menace; Battle Chess; Amiga 2500 Deluxe Paint III, Video Effects 3D. Originally broadcast in March 1989. Copyright 1989 Stewart Cheifet Productions. http://archive.org/details/amiga_3
14. Fax Boards
1989-03-14
A 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 Bader, Intel; Gary Kildall, DRI Products/Demos: Complete PC FAXJT Fax Portable; Datacopy Microfax; Intel Connection Coprocessor. http://archive.org/details/faxboards
15. Writing Style Software
1989-03-28
More 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, Power Up; Don Emery, Reference Software; Linda Mitchell, Microsoft; Jane Tamlyn, Addison Wesley; Henry Norr, Mac; Week; Andrew Seybold, Publisher; Paul Schindler, CMP Products/Demos: Letters On-Line; Grammatik IIIBookshelf; Wordbench; The Big Thesaurus http://archive.org/details/writingsoftw
16. Foreign Language Software
1989-04-04
A 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 Software; Dr. Martin Rice, Hyper; Glot; Gary Kildall, DRI Products/Demos: Logos Computer System; Learn German; Delphi; Learn Japanese; Learning Russian http://archive.org/details/foreignlangu
17. High Tech India: Part 1
1989-04-11
India 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 high-tech in India, shot on location in Bangalore, New Delhi, and Bombay. Guests: Mike Shah, Digital Equipment; Vinay Deshpande, PSIAshok Soota, Wipro; Venkat Mohan, Wipro; P. S. Deodhar, Electronic Comm; S. G. Pitroda, Advisor to the PM Arjun Malhotra, Hindustan; Rajendra Pawar, NIIT, Jerry Gaudet, DECS. Balakrishnan, CMC. http://archive.org/details/india_2
18. UNIX (1989)
1989-04-18
A 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 Jacobs, Apple; Karen Christian, Wiesel Lab; Doug Michels, SCOMichael Karels, UC Berkeley Products/Demos: Sun 386i Unix Workstation; Sun; Write; Sun; Paint; Sun; Draw; Sun File Manager; Open Look; OSF/Motif; HP 9000 360 Unix Workstation; X Windows with A/UXSCO Xenix http://archive.org/details/unix_2
19. Atari ST
1989-04-25
The 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. High Tech India: Part 2
1989-05-02
India 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 high-tech in India, shot on location in Bangalore, New Delhi, and Bombay. Also includes on location coverage of the high-tech sector in Taiwan. http://archive.org/details/indiansoftwa
21. Computing in Color
1989-05-09
No overview available.
22. New Generation Laptops
1989-05-16
A review of the latest portable computer technology focusing on new batteries, color, faster processors, larger hard drives and backlit displays. Guests: Keith Comer, Toshiba; Kevin Mankin, Zenith; Jim Barltett, NECMac Mc; Loughlin, Compaq; Michael Morris, Intelligent Tech; Bill Howard, PC Magazine; Bill Lempesis, Dataquest; Betty English, Hitachi; Dan Farber, Mac; Week; Jerry Borrell, MacWorld Products/Demos: Toshiba T1600Toshiba T5200Zenith Turbo; Sport 386NEC Ultralite; Compaq SLT 286CAT 286 Cellular Computer; Hitachi Color LCD Display; Macintosh Portable. http://archive.org/details/laptops_2
23. Computers in Space
1989-05-23
A 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 Analysi Network; Total Ozone Map Spectrometer; Space Science Data Center; Silicon Graphics Space Simulator. http://archive.org/details/space_3 http://archive.org/details/space_2
