Stewart Cheifet
Director
Computer Chronicles (1984)
Season 16
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
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S16E4 - Mac Update
A look at Apple's turnaround with the return of Steve Jobs and the launches of the sleek new iMac, PowerMac G3, and Mac OS 8.1.
Oct. 13, 1998, midnight
S16E5 - Software Secrets
Most software users only take advantage of a small percentage of the features in software packages. This program looks at some of the hidden powers of popular applications.
S16E6 - Internet Video Telephony
After the Internet was around for a few years, people figured out that it was also a phone system and you could use your web connection to do voice and video communications.
S16E7 - ETRE Conference Lisbon 1998: Part 1
Coverage of the 1998 annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition in Lisbon, Portugal.
S16E8 - ETRE Conference Lisbon 1998: Part 2
[Part 2] Coverage of the 1998 annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition in Lisbon, Portugal.
S16E9 - Web Radio
The Internet is changing the world of radio as thousands of radio stations around the world go online.
S16E11 - PDAs and Handhelds
The Palm Pilot launched a successful generation of handheld devices and personal digital assistants or PDAs.
S16E12 - Bill Gates Profile
An up-close and personal profile of Microsoft chairman Bill Gates.
S16E13 - Comdex Special 1998
A look at some of the best new products introduced at the 1998 annual COMDEX show in Las Vegas.
S16E14 - E-Commerce
A look at the growing field of electronic commerce. Shot on location at the Peoplesoft ecommerce conference in Florida.
S16E17 - 3D Graphics
A review of the state of the art in three dimensional graphics technology in 1999.
S16E18 - Digital Photography
None
S16E19 - Computing for Parents
For parents, computers are a blessing and a threat. They're great for learning and entertainment but potentially a gateway to bad stuff.
S16E20 - Tax Preparation Software (1999)
None
S16E21 - Fixing Your PC
A user's going to doing basic repairs on your computer hardware and software.
S16E22 - Speech Technology
Demonstrations of the latest in speech recognition technology in 1999.
S16E23 - Internet Showcase Special (1999)
On-location coverage of Upside's Internet Showcase conference in San Diego, one of the first trade shows focusing only on internet related products and services.
S16E26 - Year 2000 (Y2K)
As I-T people across the country geared up for potential Y2K problems at the end of the year, we reviewed several consumer approaches to being prepared for possible Y2K problems.
S16E27 - SPA Codie Awards 1999
Coverage of the 1999 annual Codie Awards presentations from the Software and Information Industry Association, recognizing the outstanding new software programs of the year.
S16E30 - Programming Languages
A look at a variety of interesting programming languages being used for personal computers in 1999.
S16E31 - Creativity Software
Computers have evolved from number crunching machines to word processors to creativity tools.
S16E32 - E-Mail Update
A user's guide to new email tools. Demonstrations include Eudora Pro 4.1, Attachment Opener 2.0, Conversions Plus 4.6, Master Clips Email Animator, and Intel Create and Share.
PBS
29 min/ep
13340 min
Feb. 5, 1984
March 26, 2002, midnight
Ended
TV-G / 2+
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