Stewart Cheifet
Director
Computer Chronicles (1984)
Season 13
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.
Released Feb. 5, 1984
Episode 29 min
2+
Keywords: imdb.computer, imdb.technology, imdb.internet, imdb.non-fiction, tmdb.computer, tmdb.technology, tmdb.panel-show + 15 more, imdb.interview, imdb.product-demonstration, imdb.computer-education, imdb.compuserve, imdb.mcgraw-hill-publishing-company, imdb.byte-journal, imdb.demonstration, imdb.computer-history, imdb.international-business-machines, imdb.microsoft, imdb.apple, imdb.ibm, tmdb.personal-computer, tmdb.pc, tmdb.video-game-consoles
Production Companies: KCSM, WITF, KTEH
Network: PBS
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S13E1 - Windows 95
It was the biggest ever launch of a software product with stores opening at midnight and buyers around the world waiting to get their hands on - an operating system. It was Windows 95.
Aug. 31, 1995, midnight
S13E2 - Mac Clones and New OS
Various Macintosh clones and the new PowerPC PowerBook are reviewed after a demonstration of "Copland", Apple's unfinished operating system that was supposed to become "System 8".
Sept. 29, 1995, midnight
S13E3 - Smart TV
Convergence was the buzz word of 1995 as analysts predicted the computer and the television set would merge into one box. One aspect of this convergence was the so-called Smart TV.
S13E4 - Computers and Healthcare
A look at how the health care industry is using computer technology in 1995.
S13E5 - Silicon Glen
None
S13E6 - Computing Seniors
A look at how senior citizens are using computer technology.
S13E7 - Buy or Upgrade?
Your computer can't keep up with the latest applications. Should you buy a new one or can you get the same performance by upgrading your existing machine?
S13E8 - Greatest Computer Games
A visit to "Day of Judgement", Microsoft's conference for Windows game developers, along with previews of the best new computer games of the year.
Oct. 10, 1995, midnight
S13E10 - ETRE Conference Madrid - Part 1
Part 1 of coverage of the annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition conference held in Madrid.
S13E11 - Consumer's Buying Guide 1995
The annual holiday season review of cool high tech gadgets and computer products. Featured guests include CMP's Paul Schindler and Tim Bajarin of Creative Strategies.
S13E12 - Comdex Special 1995
None
S13E15 - PC Troubleshooting
None
S13E16 - Information Overload
A look at different ways to manage the glut of information showing up on computers and other storage devices. Demonstrations include DayTimer Organizer 2.0, Em@iler, Personal Journal, and DataTimes Summarizer.
S13E17 - Computers and Kids
A look at how children use computers at home and at school.
S13E18 - ETRE Conference Madrid - Part 2
Part two of the coverage of the 1996 annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition conference held in Madrid, Spain.
S13E19 - SOHO Applications/Software
SOHO stands for small office home office. This program looks at applications for the small business owner.
S13E20 - Consumer Electronics Show/CES (1996)
On-location coverage of the 1996 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. New products introduced here included the DVD, Pentium PCs, and color handhelds.
S13E21 - Online Tips
In the early days of the Internet, sites were slow and it was hard to find what you were looking for. This program offered some advice on how to have a better online experience.
July 18, 1996, midnight
S13E22 - Financial Software
Whether it's managing your personal budget or your investments, computer software has become a critical tool for financial management.
S13E24 - Silicon Glen/High Tech Scotland
In the United States it's called the Silicon Valley, but in Scotland it's called Silicon Glen - the area between Glasgow and Edinburgh that is famous for high tech R&D.
S13E25 - Software Thinking Tools
Most of us use computers to do routine tasks like calculations, word processing, or graphics. But computers can do more - they can help you think.
S13E26 - Cars and Computers
The average car has more computer chips in it than anything in your house. This program looks at software and online applications having to do with automobiles.
S13E28 - SPA Codie Awards 1996
Coverage of the 1996 annual Codie Awards presented by the Software Publishers Association. The awards recognize outstanding achievement in software design and are considered the "Oscars" of the software industry.
S13E31 - The New PCs
Ten years after the PC revolution, experts were saying the PC model is obsolete. This program looks at several fresh approaches to the personal computer.
Sept. 3, 1996, midnight
S13E39 - E3 Special
None
PBS
29 min/ep
13340 min
Feb. 5, 1984
March 26, 2002, midnight
Ended
TV-G / 2+
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