Episodes
1. Laser Disk Storage
January 15, 1985
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
2. Portable Computers
January 22, 1985
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
3. Computer Games
January 29, 1985
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
4. IBM Compatible Computers
February 5, 1985
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
5. Software Piracy
February 12, 1985
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
6. Computers and the Disabled
February 19, 1985
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
7. UNIX
February 26, 1985
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
8. Computers and Sports
March 5, 1985
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
9. Personal Finance Software
March 12, 1985
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
10. The Macintosh Computer
March 19, 1985
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
11. Profile of Big Blue (IBM)
March 26, 1985
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
12. Computers & Communications
April 16, 1985
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
13. Low End Computers
April 30, 1985
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
14. Japanese PCs
May 21, 1985
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
15. Robots
May 28, 1985
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
16. Computer Graphics
June 18, 1985
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
17. REPEAT [Microchips]
May 14, 1985
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
18. Japanese PCs
May 21, 1985
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
19. Robots
May 28, 1985
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
22. Computer Graphics
June 18, 1985
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
