Covers the history and ancestry of today's (1984) PC. Demos: HP 150 PC, Computer Museum, TX-1 Computer http://archive.org/details/MainFram1984
The new breed of integrated software suites and the visual interface. Demos: Apple LisaVisiOn, DESQ http://archive.org/details/Integrat1984
The computer as a creative tool used to make, display and store music. Guests: John Chowning, Stanford; Will Harvey, Electronic Arts; Ellen Lapham, Syntauri; Gary Kildall, DRI Products/Demos: Music Construction Set, Alpha Syntauri Keyboard, Casiotone, Vocal Synthesizer, MIT Experimental Music Studio, Stanford Center for Computer Music. Originally broadcast in 1984. Copyright 1984 Stewart Cheifet Productions. https://archive.org/details/Computer1984
The use of computers to simulate various real-world environments for military, entertainment and architectural applications. Guests: Gary Kildall, Digital Research; Frank Lewandowski, Singer-Link; Steve Harrison, Skidmore Owings; Bruce Artwick, IBM Products/Demos: Flight Simulator, Military Flight Simulator, DRAFT Architecture Simulator http://archive.org/details/Simulati1984
A review of competing operating systems and their affect on software development. Guests: Gary Kildall, SRI; Tony Fanning, Hewlett Packard; Jean Yates, Yates Ventures; Bruce Tognizinni, Apple; Herb Lechner, SRI Products/Demos: CP/MUNIXXenix, MS/DOS, Apple IIe & AppleTalk. Originally broadcast in March 1984. Copyright 1984 Stewart Cheifet Productions. http://www.archive.org/details/Operatin1984
A review of the new generation of word processors. Demos: Word, Vision, Writer's Work Bench Text Editor, Word Plus, Punctuation & StyleWordStar http://archive.org/details/WordProc1984
Security issues related to the world's increasing dependence on information in computer networks. Demos: Digi-Link, Add & Answer Verification http://archive.org/details/Computer1984_2
Robotic hardware and software and robotics based applications. Demos: Hero I Robot, Teach Mover Robot http://archive.org/details/Robotics1984
A look at speech synthesis and speech recognition technologies. Demos: Minolta Talking Camera, Texas Instruments Speak & Spell, Epsom Speech Plus Computer, IBM Votan V-5000 http://archive.org/details/SpeechSy1984
Connecting computers, peripherals, broadband and baseband. Demos: Centralized Intelligence, Distributed Intelligence, Local Area Network http://archive.org/details/Networki1984
History and development of the microprocessor. Demos: AMD 2901 (4 bit), AMD 29116 (16 bit) http://archive.org/details/Microchi1984
A look at the popular new software programs for business. Demos: Lotus 123, SuperCalc 3PC Talk, CrossTalk, IBM Professional Office System http://archive.org/details/Business1984
Floppy drives, hard drives, and bubble memory. Demos: 5 ¼ inch floppy drive, 3 ½ inch floppy drive, RCA CED videodisk, 3680 1.2 GB spindle disk http://archive.org/details/StorageD1984
Printer technology from daisy wheel to dot matrix to laser. Demos: Diablo Daisy Wheel Printer, Diablo Thermal Printer, Diablo Series C Ink Jet Printer, Xerox Color Laser Printer http://archive.org/details/Printers1984
Mainframe and network databases for computer users. Demos: The Source, CompuServe, Dialog Information Services http://archive.org/details/Database1984
A review of computer art, graphics capabilities of computers and professional computer graphics systems. Guests: Herb Lechner, SRI International; Don McKinney, Silicon Graphics; Michael Arent, Freelance Artist; Kevin Prince, MCI/Quantel; Ann Chase, Freelance Artist Products/Demos: MCI Quantel PaintBox, Silicon Graphics 3D Animation, Apple IIe. Originally broadcast in 1984. Copyright 1984 Stewart Cheifet Productions. https://archive.org/download/Computer1984_6
Expert systems software and artificial intelligence applications. Guests: Gary Kildall, DRI; Mike Thoma, Mgmt Decisn Sys; Steve Weyl, Syntelligence; Jim Chapman, Human Edge SW Products/Demos: Strategic Simulations Epidemic, Prospector, CompuStat, Easy Scan, Sales Edge. Copyright 1984 Stewart Cheifet Productions https://archive.org/details/Decision1984
A look at health problems related to computer use such as video display radiation and repetitive stress injuries. Guests: Herb Lechner, SRI International; Wanda Smith, Hewlett Packard; Karen Kessel, Koffler Group; Susan Kare, Apple; Jerry Manock, Apple. Products/Demos: Apple Macintosh, HP Orion Computer. https://archive.org/details/Computer1984_3
A review of current popular programming languages. Guests: Gary Kildall, DRI; Paul Grady, Microfocus; Dave Eisenberg, Apple; Elizabeth Rather, Forth Products/Demos: COBOLFORTHFORTH Graphics, PASCAL, Apple's Personal COBOL. http://archive.org/details/Programm1984
Computers are creating an entirely new platform for playing games, between humans or between humans and computers. Guests: Trip Hawkins, Electronic Arts; Bill Budge, Game Designer; Chris Crawford, Atari; Steve Kitchen, Activision Products/Demos: Pinball Construction Set, One on One, Space Shuttle, Excaliber, Larry Bird Basketball. Originally broadcast in September 1984. Copyright 1984 Stewart Cheifet Productions. https://archive.org/details/Computer1984_4
A look at the people who are driving the personal computer industry. Guests: Gary Kildall, Digital Research; Steve Wozniak, Apple; Adam Osborne, Osborne Computer; Lore Harp, Vector Graphic; Gene Amdahl, Trilogy Systems. http://archive.org/details/Computer1984_5
Japan's fifth generation computer project and a look at the next phase of PC platforms. Shot in Japan. Guests: Gary Kildall, Digital Research; Admiral Bobby Ray Inman, MCC; Ed Feigenbaum, Author; Dr. Hideo Aiso, Keio University; Dr. Yukio Mizuno, NEC; Dr. Hiroshi Kashiwagi, NSP; Dr. Kuzuhiro Fuchi, ICOT; Dr. Tohru Moto-Aka, Univ Tokyo Products/Demos: KIP System, Pattern Matching, Inference Machine, Prologue http://archive.org/details/FifthGen1984
An early look at supercomputers in the United States and Japan. Featured guests include George Michael, head of computer research of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, John Repp of Control Data Corporation, Dr. Hideo Aiso, Professor at Keio University in Japan, Dr. Hiroshi Kashiwagi, Chairman of Japan's National Supercomputer Project, and Dr. Yukio Mizuno, Senior Vice President of NEC. The program also features on location coverage in Japan of the country's supercomputer projects including the Hitachi S810-20 at the University of Tokyo and the Electro Technical Laboratory in Tsukuba, Japan. http://archive.org/details/CC126_supercomputers
An early look at artificial Intelligence. Guests includes Edward Feigenbaum of Stanford University, Nils Nilsson of the AI Center at SRI International, Tom Kehler of Intellegenetics, Herb Lechner of SRI, and John McCarthy of Stanford. Featured demonstrations include Inferential Knowledge Engineering and the programming language LISP. http://archive.org/details/CC1024_artificial_intelligence
An early look at how computers are being used in formal education. Guests include Professor Patrick Suppes of Stanford University and Glenn Kleiman, author of "Brave New Schools". Includes demonstrations of the LOGO and BASIC languages. Guest host is Herb Lechner of SRI International. http://archive.org/details/education_2
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The state of the art in portable computers in the mid 1980's. Demos: Morrow Pivot Portable, the Hewlett Packard HP110, the Texas Instrument Pro-Lite, and the Data General DG-1 http://archive.org/details/portablecomp https://archive.org/details/CC214_portable_computers
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
Mainframe and network databases for computer users. Guests: Gary Kildall, DRI; Roger Summit, Dialog; Jay Fitzgerald, The Source; Paul Schindler, Info Syst News Products/Demos: The Source, CompuServe, Dialog Information Services http://www.archive.org/details/Database1984
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
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
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
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
A review of the reasons behind the current slump in the computer business. Demos: Adam Computer, Osborne Computer http://archive.org/details/Slowdown1985
Part two of this special series looking at the causes of the downturn in the computer industry. Demos: Commodore Amiga, Atari ST 520 http://archive.org/details/Slowdown1985_2
Meet the top women in a field that has traditionally been dominated by men. http://archive.org/details/WomeninC1985
A survey of the new hardware and software visualization tools for business. Demos: IBM QuietWriter, Okimate 20 Color Thermal Transfer, Hewlett Packard LaserJet Plus, Apple LaserWriter http://archive.org/details/Printers1985
From newsrooms to sports arenas, computers have invaded the media. Demos: Aurora 75 Graphics System, Pacific Data Images http://archive.org/details/Computer1985_2
From high-tech trysts to selling black-market software, computers users are talking. Guests: Ezra Shapiro, Byte Magazine; Rory O'Connor, InforWorld; Matthew McClure, The Well; Donald Ingrim, Alameda County DA; George Morrow, Morrow Computing Products/Demos: CompuServe, Byte BBS, The Well. http://archive.org/details/ModemsBu1985
A look at the new technology for computers communicating with other computers. Demos: EtherMacToken Ring, TOPS Network http://archive.org/details/Computer1985_3
A look at how computers are changing the political process including campaign management, voter profiling, fundraising, and grass roots organizing. Demos: Washington Alert Service, Q Systems Solon http://archive.org/details/Computer1985_4
Doctors are turning to computers for medical research, diagnosis and clinic management. Demos: Drexler LaserCard, MicroMedex, Computerized Clinical Information System, Poisindex, Drugdex, Emergindex, Pulmonary Function (PUFF), MedLine http://archive.org/details/Computer1985_5
A look at the newest mass storage devices including the compact disc ROM. Demos: Activenture Knowledge Retrieval System, Information Storage WO Drive, Encyclopedia on a Disk, ISI Worm Disk, Digital Equipment CD-ROM Drive http://archive.org/details/OpticalS1985
A review of the current offerings in word processors, spreadsheets, and database managers. Demos: Wordstar 2000, WordPerfect 4.1, Lotus 123, Javelin, ParadoxPC File/R http://archive.org/details/Business1985
How much computer can you get at the bottom end of the market - comparison between the Commodore Amiga and the Atari 520ST. Demos: Atari 800, Commodore 64, Amiga IBM PC Emulator, Commodore Amiga, Atari 520, STNEO Paint http://archive.org/details/Amigaand1985
A consumer's review of the hottest hardware and software goodies for the techie on your holiday shopping list. http://archive.org/details/Christma1985
As applications and files get larger, users need a hard disk drive, a Bernoulli box or a tape streamer. Demos: Iomega Bernoulli Box, Hard Card, Hyperdrive http://archive.org/details/HardDisk1985
Expert systems, decision support software, and natural language communication. Guests: Harry Tennant, Texas Instruments; Hubert Dreyfus, UC Berkeley; Gary Hendrix, Symantec; S. Jerrold Kaplan, Lotus Developmnt; Gary Kildall, Digital Research Products/Demos: Personal Consultant, Q&A. http://archive.org/details/Artifici1986
A review of computer applications for police, the FBI and other law enforcement agencies. Demos: Probe One, Criterion Mapping System, SHRLOC Computer Aided Dispatch http://archive.org/details/Computer1986
A look at how investors are using computers to analyze and invest in the stock market. Demos: Wizards of Wall Street, The Equalizer, Lotus Signal, TelescanAnalyzer http://archive.org/details/Investme1986
The use of computers to analyze personality and diagnose problems of human relations. Demos: Intracourse, Mind Over Minors, Biofeedback, Psychotherapy on a Disk, Therapeutic Learning Program http://archive.org/details/Psycholo1986
Computer programs for the amateur astronomer plus tools for tracking Halley's Comet. Demos: Tellstar, StarSoft HalleyComet Halley http://archive.org/details/Astronom1986
A look at the job opportunities and requirements in the fast growing computer field. http://archive.org/details/Careersi1986
Are there limits on the speed of computers and their CPUs? A review of new processor architectures to increase computing speed. http://archive.org/details/Parallel1986
The world's biggest computer user is the U.S. government and the military in particular. This program reviews the military uses of computer technology. Shot on location at various research centers around the country. Featured are the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Advanced Decision Systems in Mountain View, California. Demonstrations include the Pilot's Assistant and the Battlefield Commander's Assistant. Also flight and battle simulators from Singer Link. Guests include Raj Reddy, Director of the Robotics Institute at CMU. http://archive.org/details/Computer1986_2
A look at the uses of computer hardware and software in the Defense Department. Shot on location at various military installations around the country. Featured are demonstrations of SDI, the Strategic Defense Initiative, the AEGIS combat control system on board the USS Valley Forge advanced navy cruiser, and the Air Force's Advanced Sensory Exploitation System using distributed networks and artificial intelligence to detect enemy threats http://archive.org/details/Computer1986_3
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
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
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, Ensoniq Sound Chip, Soundscape, Commodore AmigaEZ Track, Kidnotes. http://www.archive.org/details/MIDIMusi1986
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 Martin, Ridge Computers; Jan Lewis, Palo Alto Research Group; George Morrow, Morrow Computing; Nickolas Dunckel, TRW Products/Demos: HP Spectrum https://archive.org/details/RISC1986
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 Hoffman, Ashton-Tate; Ezra Shapiro, BYTE Magazine; Jay Eisnelohr, Airus; Gary Kildall, Digital Research; George Morrow, Intelligent Access Products/Demos: Sidekick, Norton Utilities, Sideways, Double DOS, Disk Optimizer, Xtree & HOT, Above Disc, Détente. https://archive.org/details/Utilitie1986
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, Computer Currents; Bradley Ruedig, CAS Used Computers; Alexander Randall, Boston Computer Exch; George Morrow, Intelligent Access; Gary Kildall, Digital Research Products/Demos: Dysan Interrogator, Leading Edge https://archive.org/details/SecondHa1986
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
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 Archibald, Hewlett Packard; Paul Brainerd, Aldus Corporation; Jonathan Seybold, Seybold Publications; Gary Kildall, Digital Research Products/Demos: DEST PC Scan Plus, Ventura Publisher, PostScript, PageMaker, HP DDL https://archive.org/details/DesktopP1987
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; Michael Lunsford, MacroPac; Daniel Gasteiger, Lotus Publishing; Gary Kildall, Digital Research Products/Demos: dBase III, VP Planner, Lotus 123, Symphony https://archive.org/details/GuidetoM1986
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 Luhn, PC World; Richard Kraus, Persoft; Chip Rabinowitz, Amer Video Teleconf; Gary Kildall, Digital Research Products/Demos: In-Synch, Note-It, Prodex 1.3, Referee https://archive.org/details/RAMResid1986
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, Palo Alto Research Group Products/Demos: Hyundai & Samsung 386 PCs, Compaq 386 PC, Zenith PortableNEC Multispeed, Datavue SNAPPC Movie Maker, Smart Sneaker, Phonetic Engine, Hitachi & Toshiba Drives, Okidata & LED Laser Printers, QMS and HP Printers. https://archive.org/details/ComdexSp1986
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 Katz, Stanford; Gary Kildall, Digital Research Products/Demos: MacProjectTimeline, Microsoft Project, MicroPlanner Plus, Superproject Plus 2.0 http://www.archive.org/details/ProjectM1986
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, Looking Your Best, AmnesiaPC, and Type Right. Originally broadcast in 1986. Guests include George Morrow, Paul Schindler, and Wendy Woods. Stewart Cheifet is host. Copyright 1986 Stewart Cheifet Productions. https://archive.org/details/Christma1986
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 Software; Carl Berney, Speech Plus; Charles Foskett, Natural Microsystems; Jan Lewis, Palo Alto Research Group Products/Demos: Lotus Express, MCI Mail, The Source, Call for Text, Watson https://archive.org/details/Electron1986
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 Dilworth, Zenith; Neil Colvin, Phoenix Technologies; Jan Lewis, Palo Alto Research Group Products/Demos: Compaq Deskpro 386, Intel 80386 Microprocessor, Zenith Z-386, VP/ix, UNIX 386. https://archive.org/details/Intel3861987
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 AOL. Guests: Clay Cocalis, Dow Jones; Nancy Tulley, Delphi; Jack O'Grady, Intelmatique; Steve Case, QuantumLink; Gary Kildall, Digital Research Products/Demos: CompuServe, Commodore Network, People Connection, Free Text Search, Computer Express, Minitel. http://archive.org/details/On-LineD1987
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, BYTE; Roger Summit, Dialog Info Services; Connie Tomal, Mead Data Central; George Morrow, Morrow Computing Products/Demos: Lotus One Source, BIX, Lexis Nexis, Information on Demand, Dialog, EasyNet https://archive.org/details/On-LineD1987_2
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 Group; R. A. Guy, HS Property Management; Donald Birch, Cathay Pacific; P G H Greene, HongKong Bank; Eric Vincent, Cable & Wireless; Ronald Suen, Kowloon Hotel; William Phillips, Baring Securities; Alfred Ho, Government Info Services http://www.archive.org/details/Intellig1987
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 Speech Sys; Steve Bettencourt, Votan; Janet Baker, Dragon Systems; George Morrow, Morrow Computing Products/Demos: Speech Plus, Software Speech, BestSpeech, VoiceKey, Voice Libraries, Voice Scribe 1000 https://archive.org/details/SpeechRe1987
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, Softview; James Petersen, Best Programs; Michael Chipman, ChipSoft; Gary Kildall, Digital Research Products/Demos: Tax Advantage, Mac-in-Tax, PC TaxCut, TurboTax http://www.archive.org/details/TaxPrepa1987
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 Systems; Thomas Sherrard, Toshiba; Britt Blaser, Dynamac; Gary Kildall, Digital Research Products/Demos: Workslate, Tandy Model 100 & 200, NEC Multispeed, Zenith Z-181, Toshiba T-1100 & T-3100, Grid Laptop, Mac Portable http://www.archive.org/details/Portable1987
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 School; Robin Lee, Leyva Jr High; Arin Epstein, Foothill Middle School; Clifton Dalgard, Leyva Jr High Products/Demos: Voting Program, The World of the IIe, LogoWriter, Integer Base, Teachtype. https://archive.org/details/Komputer1987
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 Friedlander, Stanford; Charles Kerns, Stanford; John Burke, Oakland Museum; Stacy Mitchell, Great Wave Software Products/Demos: DOM Dance Notation, PatchworkTheater, GameMac, VisionMac, SpinConcertWare, Terpsichore. http://www.archive.org/details/Computer1987
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, People's Computer Co; Dr. John Henry Martin, IBM; Gary Kildall, Digital Research Products/Demos: LEAP Functional Literacy, Adult Literacy and Learning, Maze Mania http://www.archive.org/details/Computer1987_2
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 Sports Consultant; Robert Archer, PDS Sports; Michael Orkin, Cal State Univ Hayward; George Morrow, Morrow Computing Products/Demos: NBA On-Line, Golden Gate Fields, Horserace Handicapping, Pro Football Handicapping http://www.archive.org/details/Computer1987_3
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 Corporation; Walter Feigenson, MicroPro; James Kesler, Office Solutions; Lewis Levin, Microsoft; Eric Alderman, Author; Michael Miller, InfoWorld; Gary Kildall, Digital Research Products/Demos: WordPerfect 4.2, WordStar 4.0, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Word for Macintosh. Originally broadcast in 1987. Copyright 1987 Stewart Cheifet Productions. https://archive.org/details/Business1987
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 Software; Eric Gaer, Daybreak Technologies; Robert Firmin, Javelin Software Products/Demos: Lotus HAL, What's Best, VP Planner, SILK, Javelin. http://www.archive.org/details/Business1987_2
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 Roth, Unison Technology; Camilo Wilson, LifeTree Software; Gary Kildall, Digital Research Products/Demos: Excel, Trapeze, Words & Figures, Predict. https://archive.org/details/Business1987_3
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 Luukinen, MicroRim; Thom Kozik, Ashton-Tate; Rich D'Amico, Peat Marwick Mitchell Products/Demos: Q & APFS: Professional File, R:Base System VdBase III Plus, Odesta Double Helix. https://archive.org/details/Business1987_4
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; George Morrow, Nestar; Jan Lewis, Palo Alto Research Group; Gary Kildall, Digital Research Products/Demos: Mac SE, Mac II http://www.archive.org/details/TheNewMa1987
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; Ron Kaufmann, RX Computers; George Morrow, Nestar; Jan Lewis, Palo Alto Research Group; Gary Kildall, Digital Research Products/Demos: DOS 3.3, Gem Desktop Publisher, IBM PS2 Model 50, GEM Draw Plus, FLEX-OS. http://archive.org/details/IBMPerso1987
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
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 computer industry. Included are visits to leading domestic computer companies such as Mitac, Microtek, Tatung, and Multitech (now Acer). Also coverage of American technology companies manufacturing in Taiwan such as Atari, Texas Instruments, and IBM. Featured also is a visit to Taiwan's Silicon Valley, called Science Park, and to Taiwan's major computer trade show, Computex. http://www.archive.org/details/CC434_asian_clones
An introduction to Apple's Hypercard. Demonstrations include Hypercard 1.0, Complete Car Cost Guide, Focal Point, Laserstacks, and National Galllery of Art. https://archive.org/details/CC501_hypercard
Remember daisy wheel printers? Dot matrix printers? Ribbon printers? They largely disappeared when the early laser printers were introduced. The first laser printers sold for more than $100,000. So it was big news when Canon came out in 1979 with a laser printer for $10,000. The first Apple laserwriter sold for $6,798 in 1987. This show looks at several early printer options including the Apple LaserWriter Plus, the Hewlett Packard LaserJet II, and the Okidata LaserLine 6. Also featured is a demonstration of one of the first desktop publishing programs to take advantage of laser printers, Ready Set Go 4.0 from Letraset. https://archive.org/details/laserprinter
Highlights from the annual Comdex trade show in Las Vegas. Originally broadcast in 1987. https://archive.org/details/comdex_2
It didn't take long after the introduction of personal computers for users to want to network their PCs and share files and peripherals. This program looks at some early networking technologies incuding Grapevine, EasyLAN, 3Com, and Novell. http://www.archive.org/details/DesktopP1986
A look at early attempts to network personal computers. This show focuses on Apple products including Appletalk, AppleShare FileServer, and MacLink. Also includes a look at Apple networks in use at Arthur Young & Company and at Stanford University. http://www.archive.org/details/networks1
The annual holiday buyer's guide for computer products featuring geeky recommendations for cool new gadgets from George Morrow, Wendy Woods, Paul Schindler, Gary Kildall, and Stewart Cheifet. Products reviewed include Toshiba T1000 Laptop, Touchbase Worldport 1200 Modem, Diconix 150 Portable Printer, LapLink, Ashton-Tate's Byline, Higgins, Complete Hand Scanner, Worlds of Wonder Julie Doll, Microsoft Bookshelf, Broderbund's Science Tool Kit, Complete PC Fax Board, Mr. Game Show, Ask God, Macromind Videoworks, and Apple's Hypercard.
Most users thought of the PC as the business computer and the Macintosh as the creative computer. But you could also run your business on a Mac. This program looks at several business applications designed for the Macintosh computer. Demonstrations include Multi-Finder, 4th Dimension, the Macintosh Business Letter, Write Now for Mac, Trapeze, and VideoWorks. https://archive.org/details/macbussoftwa
A look at early computer games. Featured are Earl Weaver Baseball, Ferrari Formula One, Tower of Myraglen, and Shanghai. Includes a visit to Electronic Arts customer support department and an interview with author and game designer Douglas Adams. https://archive.org/details/games1
A look at some of the leading computer games in the late 1980's. Demonstrations include Chuck Yeager's Advanced Flight Trainer, Accolade's Mean 18 golf game, Apache Strike, Beyond Dark Castle, The Other Side, and Strategic Conquest. Also features an early look at CompuServe's on line game playing. https://archive.org/details/games2
In the heyday of artificial intelligence and expert systems, it was thought that computers could make human like decisions. This program looks at several early examples. Products demonstrated include Decision Aide from Kepner-Tregoe, AT RISK! from Palisade, Super Tree from Strategic Decisions, and Teknowledge. https://archive.org/details/decisionsoft
A look at the use of personal computers to digitize and process images. Demonstrations include the Datacopy 830 Scanner, MacImage 2.0, TrueForm from Spectrum Digital, Image Studio from Fractal Software, and PicturePower Color System. Guests include Jerry Borrell of MacWorld, George Morrow of Nestar, and Gary Kildall of Digital Research. https://archive.org/details/imaging_2
On location coverage of the annual winter MacWorld Expo in San Francisco. Big stories at this MacWorld were desktop publishing, new color computers, HyperCard, and PC emulators. Guests include George Morrow, Jerry Borrell and Jan Lewis. http://www.archive.org/details/macworld_3
Before there was a Macintosh, the Amiga was the computer for the creative community. This program looks at the Amiga 2000, the Amiga 500, Photon Video Cell Animator, Music X, Video Toaster, and Interceptor. Originally broadcast in 1988. http://archive.org/details/amiga_2
The advent of CD-ROM storage changed the way people used personal computers and opened up a whole new range of software applications. This program looks at several examples including Microsoft Bookshelf, the Boeing Maintenance Manual, Media Mixer Retrieval Engine, The Visual Dictionary, N/Hance Systems 525E WORM Optical Disk Drive, Poisondex, Electronic Arts CD-I, and Knowledge Set. Guests include George Morrow, Gary Kildall, and Paul Schindler. Originally broadcast in 1988. Copyright 1988 Stewart Cheifet Productions. https://archive.org/details/cdroms
A review of the latest tax preparation software packages including: MacinTax and TaxView from SoftView, Lasser's Your Income Tax, Tax Preparer from HowardSoft, TurboTax from ChipSoft, Tax Partner from Best Programs, and Federal Tax Forms for the Apple II from Sky Computer Resources. Includes a visit to the IRS center in Fresno, California. Originally broadcast in 1988. https://archive.org/details/taxpreparati
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The Commodore 64 was the first computer for many families. This program looks at what you can do with the famous C-64. Demonstrations include The Wine Steward, Skate or Die, Strike Fleet, the Koala Pad, Master Composer, Tetris, and Berkeley Software's GEOS. Includes a visit to a Commodore Owners Users Group meeting and an interview with Max Toy President of Commodore. http://archive.org/details/CC517_commodore_64
As operating systems grew more robust, one of the key new features was the ability to multitask, run several applications at the same time. This program looks at some new approaches including Concurrent DOS from Digital Research, Windows 386 from Microsoft, IBM's OS/2, Apple's A/UX, and Tandy's Xenix. Guests include Lee Reiswig, Director of the IBM Austin Lab and Gary Kildall of Digital Research. Originally broadcast in 1988. http://archive.org/details/CC518_multitasking
A look at how computers are now being used as graphics tools by business. Demonstrations include MacDraw II from Claris, Microsoft's Excel, Cricket Presents from Cricket Software, Adobe Illustrator, and ImageMaker. http://www.archive.org/details/CC519_business_graphics_1
A review of business graphics products in the IBM compatible world. Products demonstrated include Energraphics, KaleidoView, Draw Applause, Freelance Plus, Harvard Graphics, GEM Graph, Presentation Team, Cubicomp, and Zenographics. https://archive.org/details/CC520_business_graphics_2
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In the early days of PCs, you had to know how to open up the box and add the functionality you really wanted when you bought the computer. This program looks at some of the upgrade options including AST's Rampage 286 board, Paradise Systems' VGA Plus Graphics card, IBM's Inboard/386, and Quadram's JT Fax board, and the TV Producer board for the Macintosh II. http://www.archive.org/details/CC524_add-on_boards
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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
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
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
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
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
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
A consumer's guide to cool holiday gifts for computer enthusiasts and gadget lovers. http://archive.org/details/buyersguide_2
Complete coverage of the country's largest computer trade show, from Las Vegas. http://archive.org/details/comdex_3
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
They weren't quite "notebook" computers yet, but laptops were replacing "luggables" in the portable computer category during the late 1980's. This program looks at the state of the art in portables including the Atari Portfolio, the GridPad, the Poqet PC, the Dynabook 286, the NEC Color Portable, Toshiba's T3200SX, IBM's P70 386, and the new Mac Portable. Average price for one of these laptops was about $5,000. Guests include Traveling Software CEO Mark Eppley. Originally broadcast in 1989. http://archive.org/details/CC704_new_laptops
In the late 1980's PC users were ecstatic over the introduction of 32 bit processors and CPUs running at the blazing speed of 33 megahertz. This program looks at some performance innovations including the AST Premium 386SX/33, the IBM 286s, the Cumulus 386SX add-on card, the Hauppauge 386 Motherboard 33, the Everex 386, and MultiSoft's PC-Kwik Power Pak. Software used for demonstrations include AutoCAD, Splash and Excel. Also features a look at new Intel chips, the i486 CISC and the i860 RISC chips, and new Motorola chips, the RISC 88000 and the CISC 68000. http://archive.org/details/CC706_megahertz_mania
The introduction of the Macintosh in the mid 1980's opened up a whole new world of desktop graphics capability. This program looks at several early graphics applications for the Mac including More II, Power Point 2.0, Persuasion 2.0, and Macromind Director. Originally broadcast in 1989. http://archive.org/details/CC707_desktop_presentation_graphics_1
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then graphics should be an important tool for business. Thanks to more sophisticated computers and display technology, the use of corporate graphics work boomed in the late 1980's. This program looks at several new products for doing presentation graphics on a PC including Harvard Graphics 2.12, Draw Partner, Freelance Plus 3.01, Graph Plus 1.3, Storyboard Plus 2.0, GEM Presentation 1.1, AutoDesk Animator, and Xerox Presents. Originally broadcast in 1989. http://archive.org/details/CC707_desktop_presentation_graphics_2
The annual holiday buyer's guide for techie products. Gift giving selections for geeks from Gary Kildall, Paul Schindler, Jan Lewis, John Dickinson, Andrew Eisner, and Stewart Cheifet. Hardware and software for the PC and the Mac. Originally broadcast in 1989. http://archive.org/details/CC709_buyers_guide
In a world full of Macintosh computers and DOS based computers, there was a market for utilities that would translate between the two formats. This program looks at several examples, including DaynaFile, DOS Mounter, Soft PC, MacWrite II, LapLink Mac III, and PC MacTerm. Among the guests are Mark Eppley, CEO of Traveling Software and analyst Jan Lewis. Originally broadcast in 1989. http://archive.org/details/CC711_dos_mac
As computers moved beyond doing just calculations and word processing, lots of small software companies found new kinds of applications for the growing universe of personal computers. One application was health and fitness. This program looks at several software titles and peripherals that let you use a computer to stay fit. Demonstrations include STEP II's Physical Fitness Evaluation, Psychological Psoftware's Never Fat Again, the Biofeedback Institute's Calmpute, and the Food Processor II from ESHA Research. Also featured are the Heart Window Plus Watch and the Fat Watch Plus Belt. Originally broadcast in 1989. http://archive.org/details/CC712_fitness
With standalone PC's showing up in every office and in many homes, the big challenge became connecting computers in a local area network. This program looks at several low cost solutions to building a LAN. Demonstrations include LANtastic, LANsmart, Lotus Notes, 10Net Plus, and TOPS LAN. http://archive.org/details/CC713_lans
As we entered the 1990's, the big technology news was the move from magnetic storage to optical storage. It was the year of multimedia and the CD-ROM. This program looks at several applications including Grolier Encyclopedia, PC Globe, Headstart III, PC Splash, The Listening Booth, USA Travel, PLV, the NEC Portable CD-ROM CDR-35, the Sony rewritable optical disc Drive SMO-S501, and the video laser disc application "Advanced Combat Trauma Life Support". Also a look at the CD Interactive (CDI) and Digital Video Interactive (DVI) platforms. Originally broadcast in 1990. http://archive.org/details/CC715_optical_storage
When laser printers first came out in the 1980's they were prohibitively expensive for most individual users. In the early 1990's, prices came down and even small businesses were able to upgrade from their old dot matrix printers. This program looks at several early options for low cost laser printers. Featured products include the GCC PLP II for the Macintosh, Okilaser 400 from Okidata, the Toshiba LaserPrinter, Canon's LBP-4, and the HP LaserJet IIP. Originally broadcast in 1990. http://archive.org/details/CC716_low_cost_laser_printers
A look at the state of the art in programming languages and tools circa 1990. Demonstrations include Smalltalk V/PM, Actor 2.0, Zortech C++, Objective C, EngLan, TurboPascal, Turbo C, and Prograph. Originally broadcast in February 1990. http://archive.org/details/programming_2
One of the precursors of hypertext and hyperlinks was Hypercard, originally introduced by Apple in 1987. This program looks at the status of Hypercard applications including Hypercomposer, Take One, Culture 1.0, Mission: The Moon, SuperCard, and CAMEO. Guests include Apple Fellow and Hypercard creator Bill Atkinson. Originally broadcast in 1990. http://archive.org/details/hypercard_2
Today we take for granted the fact that we can watch video on our computers, but in the early 1990s, that was a big innovation. This program looks at early examples of desktop video on the Amiga, the Mac, and the IBM PC. Demonstrations include the Amiga 2500, the Amiga video authoring system, the Pionner LaserDisk player, MacroMind's Director 2.0 for the Mac IIx, the Avid/1 Media Composer, the DVA-4000 video controller from VideoLogic, and the use of desktop video at the NASA Ames research center. Originally broadcast in 1990. http://archive.org/details/desktopvideo
A review of flight simulator software. Included are demonstrations of Falcon AT 1.11, F-15 Strike Eagle II, Jet Fighter 1.5, A-10 Tank Killer 1.2, subLOGIC's Flight Simulator ATP 1.0, and Microsoft's Flight Simulator 4.0. Guests include Gilman Louie, President of Spectrum Holobyte, Major Bill Stealey, President of MicroProse, and Moses Ma, Chairman of Velocity Development. Originally broadcast in 1990. http://archive.org/details/flightsimula
Clarkson University, in upstate New York, was the first college in the country to provide every student with a personal computer, a Zenith AT PC. Drexel University, in Philadelphia, was the first university to do the same, only they required all incoming students to buy a Macintosh. This program looks at the changing experience of students and faculty at Clarkson and Drexel as personal computers became an essential "school supply". Shot on location at Drexel and Clarkson. Originally broadcast in 1990. http://archive.org/details/oncampus
A look at the high-tech industry in France, shot on location in Paris. The focus of this program is the MiniTel system, the French precursor to the Internet. Applications demonstrated include banking, home shopping, classifieds, news, and advertising. Also includes a visit to U.S. West in Omaha which was one of the first American companies to experiment with the MiniTel technology. Originally broadcast in 1990. http://archive.org/details/frenchtech1
The second part of our review of French technology, shot on location in France. Included are ISDN, fiber optics, smart cards, the 185 mph TGV high-speed train, and a look inside the workings of the supersonic Concorde. Originally broadcast in 1990. http://archive.org/details/episode_724
The second annual Computer Bowl with East coast versus West coast to determine the Master of Computer Trivia. West coast team: John Doerr, Bill Gates, Stewart Alsop, Charles House, Lawrence Tesler. East coast team: Pat McGovern, Bob Frankston, William Foster, Edward Friedkin, Russell Planjizer. Guest questioner: Mitchell Kapor. Host: Stewart Cheifet. Originally broadcast in 1990. http://archive.org/details/compbowl1
The conclusion of the second annual Computer Bowl with East meeting West for the title of Master of Computer Trivia. West coast team: John Doerr, Bill Gates, Stewart Alsop, Charles House, Lawrence Tesler. East coast team: Pat McGovern, Bob Frankston, William Foster, Edward Friedkin, Russell Planjizer. Guest questioner: Mitchell Kapor. Host: Stewart Cheifet. Originally broadcast in 1990. http://archive.org/details/compbowl2
As the decade of the nineties began, it became clear the United States was dominating the world software market. This program is an on-location report on an international software conference, presented by the Software Publishers Association, in Cannes, France. Guests include Bill Gates, Phillipe Kahn, Esther Dyson, Stewart Alsop, Heidi Roizen, Doug Carlston, and Kirk Loevner. http://archive.org/details/globalsw
The first major upgrade to Windows was the 3.0 version, launched in 1990. This program reviews Windows 3.0 , some competitive products, and it looks at some Windows add-ons designed to make it work better. Demonstrations include Windows 3.0, ToolBook 1.0 from Asymetrix, PowerPoint 2.0 for Windows, DR-DOS 5.0 from Digital Research, GEM from Digital Research, GEOS and Ensemble from GeoWorks, and ViewMax. Originally broadcast in September 1990. http://archive.org/details/windows30
Apple's Hypercard 2.0 brought new sophistication to the concept of hypertext, and laid the groundwork for the powerful Internet concept of hyperlinks. This program looks at new hypertext based applications including Hypercard 2.0, Hyperties 3.0, Spinnaker's PLUS 2.0, and Guide 3.0. Originally broadcast in 1990. http://archive.org/details/hypertext
After disasters like IBM's PC Jr and the failure of PC companies like Texas Instruments and Atari, the future of home personal computers didn't look so good. But in 1990 a new generation of home PCs brought the business back. This program looks at the products that led to this rebirth, including the IBM PS/1, the Tandy 1000, the Magnavox Headstart, the Macintosh LC and the Mac Classic. Also includes coverage of the Commodore 64 and analysis from Dataquest. Originally broadcast in 1990. http://archive.org/details/homepcs
In the eighties we moved from desktops to laptops; in the nineties we started to move from laptops to palmtops. This program looks at several handheld computing devices including Selectronics Word Finder Thesaurus, Berlitz Euro Traveler, Random House Encyclopedia, Franklin's Elementary Spelling Ace, Language Master 4000 Speaking Dictionary, Electronic Holy Bible, Sharper Image's Electronic Golf Game, Self Dialing Electrodex, Bridge Computer, Talking Translator, Sharp's Wizard OZ 8200, Casio's BOSS SF9500, Atari Portfolio, HP 17C and HP 19C. Guest host is Peter Nichols. Co-host is Tim Bajarin. Originally broadcast in 1990. http://archive.org/details/palmtops
While we now take a computer mouse for granted, fifteen years ago there was still a debate about what would be the ultimate pointing device. This program reviews several options including the PowerMouse, the MousePenPortable, Wacom's Cordless Digitzer, MicroSpeed's PC-TRAC trackball, the first optical mouse PCMouse III from Mouse Systems, the OmniMac Ultra, Elographics MonitorMouse, and Mac'n Touch and the UnMouse from MicroTouch. Originally broadcast in 1990. http://archive.org/details/inputdevices
For fans of the Commodore Amiga, the introduction of the new Amiga 3000 was big news, even though the price tag was nearly $4,000. This program looked at the new Amiga computer and new third party appplications. Demonstrations include the Amiga 3000, the Amiga 2500, the AmigaVision authoring system, The Animation Studio, and the Video Toaster from NewTek. Also includes a visit to FAUG, the First Amiga Users Group, in Palo Alto. Guests include Paul Montgomery, Tim Jenison, Lou Wallace, and Hedley Davis. Originally broadcast in 1990. http://archive.org/details/amiga3000
A guide to cool new high tech gifts for the holiday season. Featured are product recommendations from Jan Lewis, Paul Schindler, Chris Barr, Andrew Eisner, and Stewart Cheifet. Among the products demonstrated are Quicken, TurboTax, Fax-O-Matic, Stacker, Rampack, Grammatik, Lotus Magellan, After Dark, Play It By Ear, Bible Illustrator, Computer Critters, Where in Time is Carmen San Diego, Cosmic Osmo, Sky Shadow, Amanda Stories, Designer Fractal, and Visonary Software's Lifeguard. http://archive.org/details/buyersguide
There used to be a limit to the amount of memory you could have in a DOS based computer - 640k. But as new applications demanded more RAM, utilities came out to try and solve that problem. This program looks at solutions such as QEMM-386, Manifest, and Optimize from Quarterdeck. Also, 386Max 5.1, DESQview, OS/2 1.21, Virtual 2.0, and AutoCAD's DOS Extender. Originally broadcast in 1990. http://archive.org/details/memory_2
Computers became a great platform for game players, but dedicated videogame consoles were even better. This program compares the various videogame platforms. Demonstrations include "Defender of the Crown" on an IBM PC, "SimEarth" on Mac IIci, "Michael Jackson Moonwalker" and "Mickey Mouse in the Castle of Illusion" on a Sega Genesis, "Super Mario Brothers 3" and "The Legend of Zelda" on a Nintendo, and "Bonk's Adventure and Ys" on an NEC TurboGrafx. Guests include Russel DeMaria, author of Sega Genesis Secrets, Nintendo Games Secrets, and Secrets of Game Boy. Also features a visit to Nintendo Powerfest and the Alladin's Castle Arcade. http://archive.org/details/videogames_2
Viruses are spreading to personal computers and causing havoc to individuals and businesses. A look at how to prevent viruses from destroying your system. Guests: John Dickinson, PC Labs; Andrew Seybold, Natl LAN Lab; Robert Capon, HJC Software; Jack Mc; Daniel, Magna; Dave Fischer, NASA Ames; Jim Mount, PME Labs; Gary Kildall, DRI Products/Demos: Flu Shot; Virex; Empower http://archive.org/details/viruses_3
A look at voice recognition and speech synthesis technologies. Demonstrations include Dragon Dictate, the VPC 1000 Speech Recognition add-on board, Voice Navigator from Articulate Systems, Voice Express from MacSema, and the Berlitz Speaking Translator from Selectronics. Originally broadcast in 1990. http://archive.org/details/speech_2
As computer users discovered that many of the tasks they did on computers required repetitive commands, there became a growing interest in software that could record and automate a series of keystrokes. This program looks at several options for macros including PowerMacros for Lotus 1-2-3, WordPerfect Macros & Templates, Excel Macros, QuicKeys, AutoKey, and PowerMouse. Originally broadcast in 1991. http://archive.org/details/macros_2
A 1991 rebroadcast, during the first Gulf War, of an earlier program looking at the use of computer technology by the Defense Department. Includes coverage of flight simulators, expert systems and artificial intelligence used in weapons systems, military robots being developed at Carnegie Mellon University, research in the Strategic Defense Initiative program, and the relationship between Silicon Valley and DARPA. Guests include Gary Kildall and Raj Reddy. Originally broadcast in 1986. http://www.archive.org/details/pentagon1
A 1991 rebroadcast, during the first Gulf War, of a program looking at the uses of computer hardware and software in the Defense Department. Shot on location at various military installations around the country. Featured are demonstrations of SDI, the Strategic Defense Initiative, the AEGIS combat control system on board the USS Valley Forge advanced navy cruiser, and the Air Force's Advanced Sensory Exploitation System using distributed networks and artificial intelligence to detect enemy threats. Originally broadcast in 1986. https://archive.org/details/pentagon2
In the early 1990's the computer industry settled on a CD-ROM standard and that fanned the growth of CD-ROMs as a storage medium. This program looks at several early CD-ROM applications including The Bureau of Electronic Publishing's U.S. History, Compton's Multimedia Encyclopedia, Warner New Media's String Quartet, the Computer Libray, Magazine Rack, the Health Reference Center, Semaphore's Zip4, and Mixed Up Mother Goose. Originally broadcast in 1991. http://archive.org/details/cdroms_2
Most popular software titles get there as the result of an expensive sales and marketing campaign. Other programs are so popular they climb to the top of the charts just through word-of-mouth, or BBS chat. This program looks at several of these "sleeper" software programs that are worthy of note. Among the titles demonstrated are Commander Keen, PopDBF, Resident Task Manager, Prism, Pianoman, 4DOS, CommandPost, Windows Wallpaper, LCD 2.0, LJ2UP, MacBillboard, BigCheese, Ripper FKey, TappyType, Fish!, Globe, Solarian II, Melt DA, Address Book, FlashWrite, Stuffit, ToDo!, TidyItUp, DisKeeper, Red Ryder, White Knight, and Vietnam War. Guests include Jim Button, founder of the Association of Shareware Professionals. Originally broadcast in 1991. http://archive.org/details/sleepersw
A review of flight simulator software. Included are demonstrations of Falcon AT 1.11, F-15 Strike Eagle II, Jet Fighter 1.5, A-10 Tank Killer 1.2, subLOGIC's Flight Simulator ATP 1.0, and Microsoft's Flight Simulator 4.0. Guests include Gilman Louie, President of Spectrum Holobyte, Major Bill Stealey, President of MicroProse, and Moses Ma, Chairman of Velocity Development. Originally broadcast in 1990. http://archive.org/details/episode_823
Highlights from the annual winter Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas featuring new personal technology products. Guest's include Nolan Bushnell and T/Maker CEO Heidi Roizen. Products covered include IBM PS/1, Commodore CD-TV, Kodak Photo CD, Sansui Robot CD Changer, Franklin Concise Columbia Encyclopedia, Brother Powernote, Laser PC-4, Sega GameGear and the Miracle Piano Teaching System from Software Toolworks. Originally broadcast in 1991. http://archive.org/details/ces_2
A look at how doctors and health professionals are using computer technology to change the practice of medicine. Demonstrations include Grateful Med; MDX Health Digest; Interactive Medical Record; DxR; Mammography Teaching File; a microprocessor controlled insulin pump; ImageQuest, a computer based system for doing opthalmological examinations; and a visit to the Health Care Information & Management Systems Society Conference in San Francisco. Guests include Dr. Bill Helvey, Dr. Edward Shultz, Dr. Hurley Myers, and Dr. Ralph Smathers. Originally broadcast in 1991. http://archive.org/details/medicalcare
With the growth of desktop publishing, scanners became an important new PC peripheral, with sales in the early 1990s growing at 250% per year. This program looks at several scanner options including Logitech's ScanMan, the AVR 3000/GS Plus from Advanced Vision Research, Epson's ES-300C, Sharp's JX-600, the SpeedScanner from Array Technologies, the Caere handheld scanner, and HP's ScanJet Plus. Guest cohost is Heidi Roizen of T/Maker. Originally broadcast in 1991. http://archive.org/details/scanners
With computer hardware showing up in just about every school, this program looks at software applications designed for the school environment. Included are demonstrations of KidPix, NuberMaze, ReadingMaze, Math Blaster Mystery, Point of View, MediaWorks, and Super Solvers Outnumbered. Originally broadcast in 1991. http://archive.org/details/schoolsw
The advent of desktop publishing software got people thinking about fonts and the endless choice of ways to present text on a computer. This program looks at the art of font selection. Demonstrations include WordPerfect, PostScript, HP LaserJet III, TypeAlign, Type On Call, Adobe Type Manager, MacWrite, Apple StyleWriter, Apple LaserWriter, Bitstream's FaceLift, and FontMonger. Originally broadcast in 1991. http://archive.org/details/fonts_2
As local area networks grew, so did concerns for network security. This program looks at some early solutions. Demonstrations include FileGuard 2.5 for the Mac, MaccessCard, PhoneNET Liaison 3.0, SiteLock, SecurID, and MailSafe. Guests include security expert and author Cliff Stoll. Originally broadcast in 1991. http://archive.org/details/networksecur
The third annual Computer Bowl with East coast geeks up against West coast nerds to see who knows more about computer trivia. West coast team: Philippe Kahn, Heidi Roizen, Ed Juge, Dave House, David Liddle. East coast team: John Markoff, Pamela McCorduck, John Armstrong, James Clark, Samuel Fuller. Guest questioner: Bill Gates. Host: Stewart Cheifet. Originally broadcast in 1991. http://archive.org/details/computerbowl
The conclusion of the third annual Computer Bowl contest, held as a fund-raiser for the Computer Museum of Boston. The game pits a team from the east coast against a squad from the west coast to see who knows more about computer trivia. Contestants include John Markoff, Dave House, Ed Juge, Pamela McCorduck, Heidi Roizen, and Philippe Kahn. The judges are John Doerr and Pat McGovern. The questioners are Bill Gates and Stewart Cheifet. The event occurred at the San Jose Convention Center. Originally broadcast in 1991. Copyright 1991. http://archive.org/details/episode_851
Neural networks are artificial intelligence systems modeled after the human brain. This program looks at several examples and applications. Included are Braincel 1.1 from Promised Land Technologies, BrainMaker Professional 2.0 from California Scientific Software, MacBrain 3.0 from Neurix, NeuroSMARTS from Cognition Technology, and ExploreNet from HNC. Also includes visits to NASA and Intel to see the work they're doing on neural networks. Originally broadcast in 1991. http://archive.org/details/neuralnetwor
A look at the new 7.0 operating system for the Macintosh. Demonstrations include the finder, file sharing, publish & subscribe, virtual memory, and aliasing. Applications featured include Claris Works and Deneba's Canvas. Also a comparative look at the new DOS 5.0. Originally broadcast in 1991. http://archive.org/details/episode_909
With the advent of Windows 1.0, software vendors came out with new programs to take advantage of the new GUI operating system. This program demonstrates several of those new applications including Norton Desktop for Windows, WordPerfect for Windows, Lotus 1-2-3 for Windows, Microsoft Works for Windows, PFS WindowWorks, Microsoft Money, Visual Basic for Windows, Borland's ObjectVision, and Microsoft Publisher. Originally broadcast in 1991. http://archive.org/details/windowsapps
As files got larger and disk storage capacity stagnated, software developers came up with utilities to compress and shrink the size of files. This program looks at several examples including PKZip, Stacker, StuffIt Deluxe, DoubleUp, VideoSpigot, ReelTime, PicturePress, Impressit, Handmade Software, and Disk Doubler. Guests include Phil Katz, president of PKWare; Gary Clow, president of Stac Electronics; and David Schargel, president of Aladdin Systems. Originally broadcast in 1991. http://archive.org/details/filecompress
With color and graphics moving into the world of personal computers, display technology became an important subject. This program looks at several display solutions including Orchid Technology's Fahrenheit 1280 Graphics Accelerator card, NEC's MultiSync 5FG monitor, the Full Page Pivot Display and the Precision Color Display from Radius, and Mitsubishi's Diamond Pro 37" monitor. Also includes highlights from the Seybold Conference and Apple's new two page color monitor. Originally broadcast in 1991. http://archive.org/details/displays_2
A review of computer programs that help you learn or understand a foreign language. Featured products include Language Assistant Series: Italian, Transparent Language: German/French/Latin, Speak to the World in Spanish, Hyperglot Chinese, and Hyperglot Japanese. Also visits to the Foreign Language Center of the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California and the Voice of America's System for News and Programming (SNAP) in Washington D.C. which operates in 45 different languages. Originally broadcast in 1991. http://archive.org/details/episode_920
Portability was becoming a big issue in the early 90's. This program looked at several new portable computing solutions including Grid Systems RS Wireless, the Momenta Pentop Computer, NEC's Ultralite Cellular Workstation, IBM's PC Radio, Apple's PowerBook 100, AST's Premium Exec Color Notebook, and HP's 95LX Palmtop PC. Originally broadcast in 1991. http://archive.org/details/episode_929
A look at the hottest computer games in the early 1990's. Included are Wordtris, Crisis in the Kremlin, Earl Weaver Baseball II, Railroad Tycoon, Playmaker Football 2.0, King's Quest V, The Games: Winter Challenge, and TSN (The Sierra Network). Also features a visit to Lucasfilm Games and their development process for titles such as Indiana Jones, The Fate of Atlantis, Monkey Island 2, and Lechuck's Revenge. Another segment looks at the InGolf Simulator from TOP Pro Sports, a game which actually teaches you how to play better golf. Guests include Gilman Louie, President of Spectrum Holobyte, Michael Brook of Electronic Arts, and Bruce Shelley of MicroProse. Originally broadcast in 1991. http://archive.org/details/episode_932
On location coverage of the annual fall Comdex trade show in Las Vegas. Includes highlights of the Bill Gates keynote speech. Features analysis from Tim Bajarin of Creative Strategies. Originally broadcast in 1991. https://archive.org/details/ar_cc173_comdex_fall
Groupware was the buzzword of the early 1990s as users wanted to find ways to connect their personal computers, their applications and their data, and find platforms for sharing and collaborative work. This programs looks at several early examples including Lotus Notes, Higgins, Meeting Maker, Instant Update, Aspects, and BeyondMail. Originally broadcast in December 1991. http://archive.org/details/groupware_2
The software trend in the early 1990s was to bundle different applications together in integrated office "suites". This program looks at several early integrated packages including LotusWorks, WindowWorks, BeagleWorks, ClarisWorks, AppleWorks, Microsoft Works and Ragtime for the Macintosh. http://archive.org/details/integratedso
Why buy a computer when you can build your own? This program looks at various approaches to assembling your own PC. Featured are the Chips and Technologies F8680 chip which is a complete PC on a chip solution, instructions on how to build your own 386 PC and 386sx PC, advice on how to perform a do-it-yourself upgrade to a 486s PC, and tips on building your own computer using components from ALR, Advance Logic Research. Originally broadcast in 1991. http://archive.org/details/episode_940
The worlds of television and computers are quickly converging. This program looks at new video applications on personal computers. Included are the Video Toaster from NewTek, Impact Vision 24, and Scala for the Amiga, Video Spigot from SuperMac, Adobe Premiere, IBM's PS/2 TV, and the Actionmedia II board. Originally broadcast in 1992. http://archive.org/details/episode_941
A look at early versions of tax preparation software. Included are demonstrations of J. K. Lasser's Your Income Tax, Timeworks' EasyTax 1991, ChipSoft's TurboTax for Windows and MacInTax, and Andrew Tobias' TaxCut for Windows. Also, a visit to the IRS headquarters in Philadelphia to see how they use computers and a look at how tax preparation software is tying in to personal finance packages. An example is Parson's Personal Tax Edge and Parson's Money Counts. Originally broadcast in 1991. http://archive.org/details/episode_927
A look at the new role of personal computers in making music. Products demonstrated include Super Jam from Blue Ribbon Soundworks, Encore for Windows from Passport Designs, EZ Vision and Studio Vision from Opcode Systems, and the Miracle Piano. The show incudes visits to the Stanford Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics and the annual National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) convention is Los Angeles. Originally broadcast in 1992. http://archive.org/details/midimusic
Computers can be a challenge for people with disabilities. This program looks at several options for making hardware and software that is user friendly for the disabled. Demonstrations include Berkeley Systems' Outspoken, Ke:nx, Co:Writer, Eureka A4, THINKable, Speech Viewer, the Unicorn Smart Keyboard, and ProsthesisWare. Originally broadcast in 1992. http://archive.org/details/disabled_2
In 1992, the big issue was - is it worth the money to upgrade my 386 PC to the new 486 chip? This program looks at the performance of the new Intel 486 and helps users decide. Demonstrations include running AutoCAD on a 386 and a 486 PC; running an SQL database server on both processors; a look at the new SENSE 8 486 laptop from Dolch Systems; a look at how bus speed affects computer performance using a demonstration with Animator Pro; a review of Intel's Clock Doubler; and a look at 486 upgrade kit from Amkly Systems. http://archive.org/details/intel486
The introduction of CD-ROMS enabled a whole new era of more robust software applications. This program looks at several examples including Educorp's Dictionary of the Living World, Wayzata's Space Time and Art, French Language Software from VIVA 2000, the Voyager Company's Silly Noisy House, the American Business Phone Book, and Great Literature on CDROM from the Bureau of Electronic Publishing. Originally broadcast in 1992. Copyright 1992. http://archive.org/details/cdromsw
The first computer game ever was SpaceWars, written in 1962. Ever since then there has been a close relationship between space science and computer science. NASA could not exist without today's powerful computers. This program looks at space and astronomy software for consumers. Included are games such as Star Trek V, Space Quest V, Wing Commander II, and Spaceship Warlock. Astronomy programs demonstrated include Voyager the Dynamic Sky Simulator, The Sky for Windows, STS Orbit, VGA Trek, Star Trek: The Kobayashi Alternative, and Dance of the Planets. Also included is a visit to the Star Trek 25th Anniversary Exhibit at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington. http://archive.org/details/episode_946
Database software is sometimes overwhelming to average users. This looks at some databases which are powerful yet easy to use. Included are Panorama from ProVUE, FileMaker Pro from Claris, Borland's Paradox, and FoxPro 2.0. Originally broadcast in 1992. http://archive.org/details/episode_947
Virtual reality started out as a science fiction concept in the early 1950s. Now, VR has become a kind of holy grail - lots of promises and claims, few results delivered. This program looks at the state of virtual reality. Demonstrations include the Talking Glove, AutoDesk's Cyberspace project, the Virtual Hand, GestureGlove, CyberGlove, CyberCAD, Virtus Corporation's WalkThrough. Also a visit to the Virtual Reality Showcase at the Software Development Conference in Santa Clara, California. Originally broadcast in 1992. http://archive.org/details/virtualreali
A look at how young people are using computers in school and at home. Featured applications include Operation Neptune from The Learning Company, HyperCard applications created by students, and several other programs created by middle school students. Also featured is a visit to Electronic Arts where students are used in a focus group to test new games. Originally broadcast in 1992. http://archive.org/details/episode_949
The fourth annual Computer Bowl contest in which techies from the east coast and the west coast challenge each other to see who knows more about computer trivia. Participants include John Warnock, John Shock, Heidi Roizen, Pamela McCorduck, Andy Rappaport, and Bill Machrone. The event took place in Boston. The questioners are Bill Gates and Stewart Cheifet. Originally broadcast in 1992. Copyright 1992. http://archive.org/details/episode_950
The conclusion of the fourth annual Computer Bowl contest in which techies from the east coast and the west coast challenge each other to see who knows more about computer trivia. Participants include John Warnock, John Shock, Heidi Roizen, Pamela McCorduck, Andy Rappaport, and Bill Machrone. The event took place in Boston. The questioners are Bill Gates and Stewart Cheifet. Originally broadcast in 1992. Copyright 1992. http://archive.org/details/episode_951
Remember IRQ settings, INITs, TSRs and "out of memory" messages? The early days of personal computers were confusing for most users and so a whole new category of software grew up around solving those problems - diagnostic software. This show looks at several examples including WinSleuth, Quarterdeck's Manifest, QEMM, Mac EKG 2.0, Snooper, QA Plus, and Norton Utilities. Originally broadcast in 1992. http://archive.org/details/diagnosticso
Highlights of the annual spring Comdex show in Chicago. Featured guests include Bill Gates and Stewart Alsop. Originally broadcast in 1992. http://archive.org/details/episode_1001
The first computer game ever was SpaceWars, written in 1962. Ever since then there has been a close relationship between space science and computer science. NASA could not exist without today's powerful computers. This program looks at space and astronomy software for consumers. Included are games such as Star Trek V, Space Quest V, Wing Commander II, and Spaceship Warlock. Astronomy programs demonstrated include Voyager the Dynamic Sky Simulator, The Sky for Windows, STS Orbit, VGA Trek, Star Trek: The Kobayashi Alternative, and Dance of the Planets. Also included is a visit to the Star Trek 25th Anniversary Exhibit at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington. Originally broadcast in 1992. http://archive.org/details/episode_946
Highlights of the annual spring Comdex show in Chicago. Featured guests include Bill Gates and Stewart Alsop.
Stand alone personal computers were great, for a while, but soon it became important to connect individual PCs to share files, applications, and peripherals. This program looked at some early connectivity solutions. Included are demonstrations of NetWare Lite from Novell, the AE-3 Ethernet Adaptor from Artisoft, Microcom's LAN Bridge 6000, Newport Systems' LAN2LAN Mega Router, Chatterbox 4000, cc:Mail, the Compsphere 3800 Modem, and the Wireless WAN from Tetherless Access Ltd. Originally broadcast in 1991. http://archive.org/details/connectivity_2
Early versions of Windows left a lot to be desired. So third party software vendors came out with a variety of Windows add-ons. This program looks at several examples including Squeegee, Rooms for Windows, WinMaster, WinDesk, WinTools, ICON Do-It, Dashboard, and SuperPrint. Originally broadcast in 1992. http://archive.org/details/WindowsE
When Windows first came out, it needed help, from software add-ons and hardware add-ons. This program looks at some of the hardware products that helped make the early version of Windows work better. Demonstrations include the J-Mouse Keyboard, the Viewsonic 7 monitor, the Logitech TrackMan stationary mouse, Diamond's Stealth VRAM graphic acclerator and the SuperStar VLB card, WatchIt!TV, custom upgrades from Sigma Data, and the Weitek processor accelerator. Originally broadcast in 1992. http://archive.org/details/WindowsE_2
A visit to the first ever European Technology Roundtable Exhibition, the ETRE conference, held in Vienna. The conference featured top technology industry executives from around the world including Scott McNealy of Sun, Lee Reiswig of IBM, Philippe Kahn of Borland, Ed Zander of SunSoft, analyst Esther Dyson, Gerry Sanders of AMD, Jerry Rogers of Cyrix, Steve Ballmer of Microsoft, Eric Benhamou of 3Com, Enrico Pesatori of Zenith, and Jim Manzi of Lotus. Originally broadcast in 1992. http://archive.org/details/GlobalSo
Before Microsoft Word became the default word processing standard for most users, WordPerfect was considered the best one out there. As with many applications, most users didn't know about some of the hidden powers in WordPerfect. This show offered some user tips and some WordPerfect add-ons. Demonstrations include tools for newsletter design and graphics, general desktop publishing tools, the Button Cube for WordPerfect, the newest version WordPerfect 5.2, a low-cost competitor Swift Word ($7.99), the Mac version of WordPerfect, and the UNIX version of WordPerfect. Originally broadcast in 1992. http://archive.org/details/Secretso
A holiday season shopping guide for geeks, featuring techno gadget picks by Paul Schindler of Windows magazine, Tim Bajarin of Creative Strategies, Steve Fox of PC World magazine, Jim Martin of Mac World magazine, and program host Stewart Cheifet. Originally broadcast in 1992. http://archive.org/details/Computer_6
Highlights from the annual fall Comdex show in Las Vegas where the buzzword this year was "multimedia". Featured guests include Bill Gates and Tim Bajarin. Originally broadcast in 1992. http://archive.org/details/episode_1021
A review of the state of the art in notebook computers. Featured products include the AST Premium Exec 386SX/25, the NCR Safari, IBM's ThinkPad 700C, Compaq's Contura 3/25C, and the GRiD Convertible. Also coverage of new notebook introductions at fall Comdex. Originally broadcast in 1992. https://archive.org/details/notebooks_2
An introduction to personal computers for newbies. Topics include the basic components of a PC, how to find tech support, managing memory, a guide to online forums, and a review of expansion slots. Guests include Jim Louderback of PC Week Labs. https://archive.org/details/episode_1040
The buzz word in the early 1990s was multimedia. It was the era of the CD-ROM. This program looks at early attempts at electronic publishing for the computer. Demonstrations include "A Hard Day's Night" and the Expanded Book Tool Kit from The Voyager Company, Arthur's Teacher Trouble from Broderbund, The Whitehorse Child, Impressionism and its Sources, and Trouble in Mind from EBook, Cinemania, Mayo Clinic, Rick Smolan's From Alice to Ocean, and The Well. Originally broadcast in 1993. http://archive.org/details/Electron
With everyone now using computers, there is increasing concerns about the negative health effects of keyboards, mice, and monitors. Products reviewed include the Ergotron Workstation, ErgoDyne's WorkSmart Manager, the Data Hand Keyboard and Mouse, Safe Technologies' ELF/VLF Meter, and the ProView Desk. Also a visit to the VDT Eye Clinic at UC Berkeley. Originally broadcast in 1993. http://archive.org/details/Computer_4
Multimedia was the big deal in the early 90's as software publishers rushed to use the new storage medium for bigger and more interactive programs. This show looks at several new software titles on CD-ROM including Sherlock Holmes from ICOM Simulations, Jazz: A Multimedia History from Compton's New Media, and Battle Chess from MacPlay. Also a look at CD-ROM hardware including the TurboDuo from Turbo Technologies and the Portable CD-ROM Player from Sony and the Desktop Library CD-ROM system. Also featured is a visit to PC Week Labs for a review of new CD-ROM drives. Guests include Gina Smith of PC Computing and Jim Louderback of PC Week. Originally broadcast in 1993. Copyright 1993 Stewart Cheifet Productions. https://archive.org/details/CDROM10.3
Highlights of the annual winter Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from Las Vegas. Featured are new products from Sony, Matsushita, 3DO, and MCA. Guests include Tim Bajarin, President of Creative Strategies. Originally broadcast in 1993. http://archive.org/details/episode_1023
The OS/2 operating system started out as a joint venture between Microsoft and IBM. That venture fell apart as Microsoft went its own way with Windows. This program looks at IBM's OS/2 and compares its features to Microsoft's Windows 3.0. Demonstrations include Sound Impression, cc:Mail, Lotus 1-2-3, AmiPro, and SuperProject. Includes a visit to ZD Labs for their evaluation of Windows NT and to the annual IBM OS/2 conference. Guests include John Soyring, IBM's manager of software development, and Edwin Black, publisher of OS/2 Professional. Originally broadcast in 1993. http://archive.org/details/os2_2
Digital cameras were just hitting the market in 1993 and this program looked at the early stages of the electronic photography revolution. Products demonstrated include the Kodak Photo CD Player, the DaVinci Digital Camera/Copier, the Kodak DCS200 digital camera, the SuperMac printer, Logitech's FotoMan, the OFOTO 2.0 scanner, the Phoenix portable digital imaging system for newspapers, the MacSat and WeatherFAX systems for enhancing digital space photos, and Adobe PhotoShop. Originally broadcast in February 1993. http://archive.org/details/Electron10.2
Word processors are great, but this program looks at software tools that help you create, not just write. Featured demonstrations include WritePro, Plots Unlimited, Collaborator II, Movie Master 4.0, WordPerfect Rhymer, FirstAid for Writers, Quotemaster Plus, StoryBook Weaver, Big Book Maker, and Storymation. Guests include writers Sol Stein and Tom Sawyer. Originally broadcast in 1993. http://archive.org/details/episode_1046
Almost ten years after the original Mac was introduced, Apple came out with several new models including color Macs. This program looks at several new Mac products including the Color Mac Classic, the Macintosh LC III, the PowerBook Duo 230, the Centris 650, and the Quadra 800. Special guests include Apple CEO John Sculley and analyst David Coursey. Also features coverage of MacWorld Tokyo. Originally broadcast in 1993. http://archive.org/details/NewMacs
A review of new products in the personal information management category. Demonstrations include White Crow Office Manager, In Control 2.0, PackRat 5.0, Lotus Organizer 1.0, Casio Personal Organizer, and askSAM. Originally broadcast in 1993. http://archive.org/details/episode_1048
Highlights of the annual Codie Awards presentation from the Software Publishers Association. Originally broadcast in 1993. http://archive.org/details/episode_1031
For amateur programmers, the advent of visual programming languages made life, and programming, a lot easier. This television program looks at several early versions of VPLs. Demonstrations include Toolbook from Asymetrix, Hypercard for the Mac from Claris, Prograph 2.5, Serius Workshop 1.0 for the Mac, Visual Basic 3.0, Visual C++ 1.0, and Visual Basic Professional Edition. Guests include Serius CEO Joe Firmage and George Febish, author of Windows Rapid Application Development. Originally broadcast in 1993. http://archive.org/details/VisualPr
A review of self improvement software titles including Mindviewer, Betty Crocker's Eat & Lose Weight, HealthDesk, Speed Reader, Insight, Joe Weider Personal Fitness Trainer, and Career Design. https://archive.org/details/episode_1050
The fifth annual Computer Bowl, with teams from the east coast and west coast battling to see who knows more about computer trivia. Players include Patricia Seybold, Mitchell Kertzman, Jean-Louis Gassee, and Jerry Kaplan. The questioners are Bill Gates and Stewart Cheifet. Originally broadcast in 1993. https://archive.org/details/episode_1051
The finale of the fifth annual computer trivia contest between teams representing the east coast and the west coast. The series is tied at two victories for each side. Contestants include Patricia Seybold, Mitchell Kertzman, Jean-Louis Gassee, and Jerry Kaplan. Questioners are Bill Gates and Stewart Cheifet. Originally broadcast in 1993. https://archive.org/details/episode_1052
A review of the state of the art in notebook computers. Featured products include the AST Premium Exec 386SX/25, the NCR Safari, IBM's ThinkPad 700C, Compaq's Contura 3/25C, and the GRiD Convertible. Also coverage of new notebook introductions at fall Comdex. Originally broadcast in 1992. https://archive.org/details/Notebook_2
An introduction to personal computers for newbies. Topics include the basic components of a PC, how to find tech support, managing memory, a guide to online forums, and a review of expansion slots. Guests include Jim Louderback of PC Week Labs. Originally broadcast in 1992. Copyright 1992 Stewart Cheifet Productions. https://archive.org/details/episode_1040
With people spending more and more time at a computer, the health issues related to extended computer use became big news. This program looks at several ergonomic issues and solutions, including the Ergotron Workstation, Ergodyne's WorkSmart Manager, Data Hand Keyboard and Mouse, SLF monitor, ProView desk, and Glare Guard filters for monitors. Originally broadcast in 1993. Copyright 1993 Stewart Cheifet Productions. https://archive.org/details/Computer_8
Multimedia was the big deal in the early 90's as software publishers rushed to use the new storage medium for bigger and more interactive programs. This show looks at several new software titles on CD-ROM including Sherlock Holmes from ICOM Simulations, Jazz: A Multimedia History from Compton's New Media, and Battle Chess from MacPlay. Also a look at CD-ROM hardware including the TurboDuo from Turbo Technologies and the Portable CD-ROM Player from Sony and the Desktop Library CD-ROM system. Also featured is a visit to PC Week Labs for a review of new CD-ROM drives. Guests include Gina Smith of PC Computing and Jim Louderback of PC Week. Originally broadcast in 1993. Copyright 1993 Stewart Cheifet Productions. https://archive.org/details/CDROM10.3
A review of self improvement software titles including Mindviewer, Betty Crocker's Eat & Lose Weight, HealthDesk, Speed Reader, Insight, Joe Weider Personal Fitness Trainer, and Career Design. Originally broadcast in 1993. https://archive.org/details/episode_1050
A visit to the Middle East to see the booming high-tech industry in Israel. Featured are Intel and Microsoft R&D centers plus many local Israeli companies doing work ranging from network communications to speech recognition and natural handwriting recognition. Also demonstrations of technology spinoffs from the Israeli military. Originally broadcast in 1993. http://archive.org/details/episode_1109
A review of computer programs for baseball fans. Includes Intelliplay Baseball, APBA Presents Baseball for Windows, Baseball's Greatest Hits, Al Michaels Announces Hardball III, and Tony LaRussa Baseball II. Originally broadcast in 1993. http://archive.org/details/Baseball
Coverage of the annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition from Barcelona, Spain. Guests include Bill Gates, Esther Dyson, Michael Rogers, Philippe Kahn, Mark Eppley, Alan Ashton, Peter Sprague, and Masayoshi Son. Product demonstrations include Windows NT and groupware applications. http://archive.org/details/episode_1106
It wasn't quite the World Wide Web yet, but everybody started hearing about this thing called "the Internet" in 1993. It was being called the Information Superhighway then. This program looks at the earliest stages of the Internet including Aladdin Systems SITComm, a Macintosh communications program for Internet access, and the WELL (Whole Earth Lectronic Link), an early online community. Also featured is a visit to the former Bell Labs in New Jersey (now Bellcore) for demonstrations of internet based teleconferencing, video on demand, ISDN, and optical network technology; a preview of the World Wide Web as used at NASA; a visit to where it all began, ARPA, the Advanced Research Projects Agency in Virgnia; and a look at the Internet Multicasting Service in Washington, the first Internet radio station. Guests include Brendan Kehoe, author of "Zen and the Art of the Internet", Howard Rheingold, author of "The Virtual Community", Dr. Robert Kahn, former found of ARPA, and Carl Malamud, author of "Exploring the Internet". Originally broadcast in 1993. http://archive.org/details/episode_1134
Microsoft's Windows OS grew up a little bit with the release of Windows NT in 1993. This program looks at the new operating system. Included are demonstrations of NT's application integration and SQL server. Also featured are a new NT based graphics program from Altsys called Virtuoso and a new NT CAD program from Bentley Systems called MicroStation. This program also includes a visit to the NT test and development lab in Redmond, Washington and a comparison between NT and Unix. Originally broadcast in 1993. http://archive.org/details/WindowsN
Our annual look at the coolest new techie gadgets for the holiday season, as selected by Gina Smith, Tim Bajarin, Paul Schindler and Stewart Cheifet. Products reviewed include Creative Wrtier, SIM City 2000, Myst, CyberPuppy, Crystal Craze, Mozart CD-ROM, Stika, Rock Rap and Roll, The Tortoise and the Hare, Imagicard, Kid Cad, Twain's World, Memphis, NHL Hockey, CyberMan 3D, VideoShow Presenter, AXIS Game Cheater, and Morphman. http://archive.org/details/Consumer_3
Consumer advice on how to buy a new computer. Features tips from Andrew Reinhardt of BYTE, Wendy Taylor of PC Computing, Rik Myslewski of MacUser, and Galen Gruman of MacWorld, Owen Linderholm of PC World, and Marty Jerome of PC Computing. Originally broadcast in 1993. http://archive.org/details/BuyingaN
Highlights from the 15th annual fall COMDEX trade show in Las Vegas. More than 75 products are reviewed in the categories of peripherals, portables, PDAs, PCMCIA cards, wireless, operating systems, business applications, CD-ROM software, communications, networking, and multimedia. http://archive.org/details/episode_1130
The digital revolution changed the practice of journalism. This program looks at how journalists are using computers and the Internet. Segments include CNN Newsroom Global View, the San Jose Mercury's Mercury Center on AOL, Prodigy's Journalist application, Newsweek Interactive, the JFK Assassinatin CD-ROM, a visit to the MIT Media Lab, and CNBC's Private Financial Network (PFN) online service. Guests include Michael Rogers of Newsweek. Originally broadcast in 1993. http://archive.org/details/DigitalJ
The availability of reasonably priced color printers changed the way people and businesses used computers. This program covers new color printers from Hewlett Packard, Tektronix, QMS, Canon, ColossalJet, and ProofPositive. Originally broadcast in 1994. http://archive.org/details/ColorPri
For some people, tax preparation software was reason enough to buy their first personal computer. This program reviews several early tax preparation and personal accounting programs including Intuit's Quicken, Andrew Tobias' TaxCut, Kiplinger TaxCut, Parsons Personal Tax Edge, and ChipSoft's TurboTax. The program also visits the IRS to see their transition to electronic filing and the Washington offices of the accounting firm of Delloit Touche. Originally broadcast in 1994. http://archive.org/details/TaxSoftw
New color monitors created a market for whimsical add-ons like screen savers and wallpaper. Covered in this program are Crystal Walls, Marvel Comics Screen Posters, the Snoopy Screen Saver Fun Pac, the Jurassic Park Screen Saver, Microsoft Scenes, Matinee (the first video screen saver), PFS Power Album for Windows from Spinnaker Software, Pixel Play, and Second Nature Software. Guests include Gina Smith. Originally broadcast in 1994. https://archive.org/details/ScreenSa
Highlights from the annual west coast MacWorld conference, shot on location in San Francisco. This was the tenth anniversary of MacWorld where the Power PC and Newton applications were introduced. Also featured clips from the famous 1984 Macintosh SuperBowl commercial. Guests include Tim Bajarin of Creative Strategies, Rik Mislewski of MacUser, Jim Gable of Apple, Mark Zimmer of Fractal Design, and Paul Brainerd of Aldus. Originally broadcast in 1994. http://archive.org/details/episode_1119
The availability of low cost business applications for small businesses helped level the playing field for new budding entrepreneurs. This program looks at Business Plan Toolkit, CA Simply Accounting for Windows, MYOB for the Macintosh, ClarisWorks 2.0 for the Mac, Lotus SmartSuite, and ClienTrac. Originally broadcast in 1994. http://archive.org/details/SmallBus
One of the biggest drivers for selling new home computers was a parent's desire to get a computer for their kids. This program looks at several software programs aimed at children including Club KidSoft, Zurk's Learning Safari, Forever Growing Garden, Yearn 2 Learn Snoopy, World Discovery, Peter Pan: A Story Painting Adventure, Student Writing Center for Windows, and The Cruncher, a talking animated spreadsheet for children. Guests include Gina Smith. Originally broadcast in 1994. http://archive.org/details/Software_3
As EISA, ISA, and IBM's MCA battled to become the industry standard for expansion cards, add-on vendors filled the market with new upgrade boards and new slot standards. This program looks at ISA bus systems versus the VL bus system, Intel's new Plug and Play PCI standard, the new PCMCIA format for portable computers, the Stealth 32 Video Card from Diamond, the new SCSI Sound Blaster card from Creative Labs, and the LeMans GT Graphics adapter for the NuBus slot on the Mac. Originally broadcast in 1994. http://archive.org/details/SlotsLoc https://archive.org/details/ar_cc155_local_bus_video
Highlights from the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Products covered include Accolade's Hockey, Activision's Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure, Atari's Jaguar, Advanced Gravis Virtual Reality, Simon Personal Communicator, Amiga CD32, Compaq Presario 425, Video Blaster FS2000, Cyberdreams' CyberRace, Forte VFX-1 3D Head Mount, General Magic, Heartbeat Personal Trainer, Logitech Cyberman 3D Controller, Star Wars Screen Saver, Maxtor MobileMax 1.8" Drive, Microsoft's Dinosaur, Nintendo's Project Reality, Philips Playboy Massage CD-I, City Streets for Windows, Sonic the Hedgehog, Spectrum Holobyte's Star Trek: The Next Generation, 3DO's Jurassic Park, Time Warner's Aegis, Ultratech's Mortal Combat, World Cup USA 94 Soccer, and Videonics' Digital Video Mixer. Originally broadcast in 1994. http://archive.org/details/CC-CES1994-Episode1123
In 1992 the EPA launched the Energy Star Computer Program to encourage the production of environmentally friendly computers. This program looked at several approaches including PC Ener-G-saver, Green Explorer, the Macintosh LC 575, the LaserJet 4L, and the Compaq Presario 425. Also featured are visits to a computer recycling center in California, a computer recycling center in New Jersey, and Greendisk, a company in Seattle that recycles floppy disks. Originally broadcast in 1994. http://archive.org/details/episode_1124
As business migrated from the standalone PC to the networked PC, a hot new application area became groupware, enabling collaboration within a company. This program reviews Network Scheduler 3 from Powercore, Lotus Notes, WordPerfect Office, The Meeting Room from Eden Systems, GroupSystems 5 from Ventana, ShowMe 2.0 from SunSolutions, and LiveBoard from Xerox. Guests include Scott McNealy. Originally broadcast in 1994. http://archive.org/details/1125
The advent of faster processors and digital storage drove the new field called Multimedia. Examples demonstrated in this program include The San Diego Zoo from Software Toolworks, Macromedia Action!, XPLORA 1: Peter Gabriel's Secret World, TuneLand from 7th Level, Microsoft's Cinemania, Small Blue Planet from Now What Software, Wrath of the Gods from Luminaria, a new portable CD-ROM player from Media Vision, Quicktime 2.0, Adobe Premiere, and VideoFusion. Guests include Bud Colligan, CEO of Macromedia, and Gina Smith, Editor in Chief of Electronic Entertainment magazine. Originally broadcast in 1994. http://archive.org/details/Multimed_2
The advent of optical storage and CD-ROMs changed the rules for software applications and opened up a whole new generation of programs. Reviewed on this program are Encarta, the Association of Shareware Professionals CD-ROM collection, American Visions: 20th Century Art from the Neuberger Collection, Art Spiegelman's The Complete Maus from Voyager, Substance Digizine, and the new Broderbund game MYST. Originally broadcast in 1994. http://archive.org/details/CDRom
Markets are going global but schools are cutting back on foreign language instruction. The answer - foreign language software. This program reviews several new programs that teach or translate a foreign language. Incuded are Learn to Speak Spanish 4.0 from Hyperglot, German Assistant for Windows from Microtac, Power Japanese from Bayware, Video Linguist: Learn from French TV, Language Explorer from Nordic Software, and the Chinese Language Kit from Apple. Originally broadcast in 1994. http://archive.org/details/ForeignL
The annual holiday season review of cool high-tech gadgets and the latest computer goodies. Products featured include Sim City 2000, Creative Writer, Myst, CyberPuppy, Crystal Crazy, Rock Rap and Roll, The Tortois and the Hare, Imagicard, The Memphis, NHL Hockey, CyberMan 3d Mouse, VideoShow Presenter, AXIS the Gamecheater, Morphman, and Mac-in-DOS. Guests include Gina Smith, Paul Schindler, and Tim Bajarin. Also a visit to an Amiga store for cool new Commodore products. Originally broadcast in 1993. https://archive.org/details/episode_1136
The sixth annual Computer Bowl contest pitting East coast techies against West coast nerds to see who knows more about computer trivia. West coast team: Bill Gates, Bill Joy, Jeffery Kalb, David Liddle, Harry Saal. East coast team: Mitchell Kapor, Bob Frankston, Pamela McCorduck, David Nelson, Neil Colvin. Guest quesetioner: Andy Grove. Host: Stewart Cheifet. Originally broadcast in 1994. Copyright 1994 Stewart Cheifet Productions. https://archive.org/details/Computer_9
The conclusion of the sixth annual Computer Bowl trivia game between high tech types from the east coast and the west coast. This was the All Star edition with MVPs selected from the first five Computer Bowl games. Contestants included Bill Gates, Bill Joy, Mitch Kapor, Bob Frankston, Neil Colvin, and Pamela McCorduck. The questioners were Andy Grove and Stewart Cheifet. Originally broadcast from San Jose in 1994. Copyright 1994 Stewart Cheifet Productions. https://archive.org/details/CC-ComputerBowl1994_2-Episode1152
On location coverage of the annual PC Expo trade show in New York. Featured guests include Stewart Alsop, Larry Magid, Tim Bajarin, and Phillipe Kahn. http://www.archive.org/details/PCExpo
On location coverage of the annual Boston MacWorld conference. Includes the launch of the Mac System 7.5 OS. Demonstrations include WordPerfect, ClarisWorks, Loga Vista, Newton, Radius, Wacom, Visioneer, and Opcode. Originally broadcast in September 1994. http://archive.org/details/1202
Motorola's new PowerPC microprocessor launched a whole new generation of computers including the PowerMac. This program looks at the increased speed and functionality of computers using the new Motorola CPU. Demonstrations include various benchmark tests on the PowerMac, the PowerMac 7100 and the PowerMac 8100, applications such as Excel 5.0 for the Mac, and PhotoShop 3.0. Also a look at SoftWindows, a utility that lets you run Windows apps on a PowerMac. Includes a visit to Motorola's CPU design center and the implementation of a huge data center at the University of Texas using 750 new PowerMacs. Guests include Jim Gable and Stephen Dougherty of Apple, John Peck of Adobe Systems, and John Morse of Microsoft. Originally broadcast in 1994. http://archive.org/details/PowerPC10.1
The personal computer started out doing numbers, then text, and then graphics. This program looks at several applications for computer artists. Included are KPT Bryce, SmartSketch, Fractal Design's Dabbler, TrueSpace for Windows, Design Workshop for the Power Mac, Wacom Pad, Painter, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Originally broadcast in 1994. http://archive.org/details/CC1205_computer_art
Adding peripherals used to be a nightmare with a PC, having to manually figure out all kinds of settings and switches. Windows 95 promised to end all that with Plug and Play, though many users called it Plug and Pray. This program looks at the early efforts to simplify adding peripherals. Covered are sound cards, SCSI controllers, video cards, mice, CDROM drives, and PCMCIA cards. Also covered is Plug and Tell, which helped you figure out what settings had to be changed, and Compaq's Hot Docking technology. Originally broadcast in 1994. http://archive.org/details/PlugPlay
The upgrade from Windows 3.0 to Windows 95 was the big leap for Microsoft and began its domination of the desktop. This program looks at the new OS, originally code named "Chicago" and Windows 4.0, and new applications developed specifically for Win 95. Demonstrations include Windows 95, Norton Utilities for Win 95, Visio, and Picture Publisher. Also included are demonstratons of IBM's Warp OS/2, and the Macintosh Operating System OS 7.5. http://archive.org/details/Windows4
The advent of the internet meant people could now start communicating and collaborating over the web. This program looks at several early examples of virtul meeting technology. Demonstrations include Cross Ties for Workgroups, Groupware for Windows from Ventana, HP's OmniShare, CU-See Me, Intel's ProShare 200, the Sharevision PC3000 from Creative Labs, VIVO 320 from Vivo Software, AT&T's VideoPhone, and Sony's Magic Link PDA. Guests include Andrew Seybold. Originally broadcast in 1994. http://archive.org/details/VirtualM
An annual review of cool new technology products for the holiday buying season, as selected by Stewart Cheifet, Paul Schindler of CMP, Tim Bajarin of Creative Strategies, and Ken Ratcliffe of PC Connection. Products reviewed include Lexmark's Ergonomic Keyboard, 7th Level's Complete Waste of Time, Banner Blue's Family Tree Maker, Maxis Gift Maker, Glider Pro, GPS Trailblazer, Greatest Paper Airplanes, the NEC Satellite Phone, Putt Putt from Humungous Entertainment, Sega's Road Rash II, the Simpsons Screen Saver from Berkeley Systems, Star Trek Interactive, T/Maker's Stradiwackius, and Wacom's Art Pad Dabble bundle. http://archive.org/details/CC1210_consumer_buying_guide
On location coverage of the annual fall Comdex trade show in Las Vegas. Includes highlights of the Bill Gates keynote speech. Features analysis from Tim Bajarin of Creative Strategies. http://archive.org/details/ComdexSp
Almost ten years after this show was produced, we are still not talking to our computers. This program looks at several early attempts at a voice interface. Products demonstrated include VoiceUser for Windows, VoiceUser for WorkGroups, Wildfire, VPro, TruVoice, Dragon Dictate, Kurzweil Voice for Windows, Voice Organizer and Philips Dictation System. Originally broadcast in 1994. http://archive.org/details/TalkingC
On location coverage of the annual Boston MacWorld conference. Includes the launch of the Mac System 7.5 OS. Demonstrations include WordPerfect, ClarisWorks, Loga Vista, Newton, Radius, Wacom, Visioneer, and Opcode. https://archive.org/details/MacWorld_2
Computers and the digital revolution forever changed the world of music. This program looks at several new approaches to creating and sharing music. Demonstrations include Vid Grid, Sound Toy, William Orbit Strange Cargo, So You Want to be a Rock & Roll Star, Rock & Roll On Your Own, Dylan:Highway 61 Interactive, Video Jam, and Vivace. Also featured is a visit to Todd Rundgren's sound studio in Sausalito, California and a preview of his CD-ROM entitled "No World Order". Originally broadcast in 1995. http://archive.org/details/CC1238_interactive_music
As the popularity of digital cameras grew, photofinishing software followed. This program looks at several early examples of computer based photo processing. Demonstrations include Photoshop 2.5, Nikon's LS-10 CoolScan, PhotoFlash 2.0, Apple's QuickTake Camera, Paint Alchemy, Terrazzo, Picture Window 1.0, EverColor and ArtLink. Originally broadcast in 1994. http://archive.org/details/Photofin
A look at the hot new computer games of 1995. Games covered include Voyeur, Astronomica, Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger, Master of Magic, Nascar Racing, Front Page Sports: Football Pro '95, Daedalus Encounter from Mechadeus, and Loadstar: The Legend of Tully Bodine. Includes visits to Electronic Arts and Rocket Science Games and an interview with "The Fat Man", George Sanger. http://archive.org/details/CC1218_greatest_games
Computers enable couch potatoes to get the feeling of competitive sports and help real athletes improve their skills. This program looks at several sports applications including Picture Perfect Golf, ESPN Baseball Tonight, UltraCoach for Windows, Mountain Biking, Winning Hoops with Coack K, and Touch 'n' Go. http://archive.org/details/PCSports
On location coverage of the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Featured analyst is Tim Bajarin, president of Creative Strategies. Includes highlights of the keynote speech by Microsoft's Bill Gates. This is the show where Microsoft introduced its infamous "BOB" interface.
In the mid 1990's, it wasn't yet an all Windows world. A battle was on between Microsoft's Windows and IBM's OS/2. This program compared the two operating systems and various add-ons for Windows and OS/2. Products demonstrated include Windows 95, OS/2 Warp, Voice Pilot for OS/2, and Colorworks for OS/2. Guests include IBM's David Barnes and syndicated columnist Dan Gillmor. Originally broadcast in 1995. http://archive.org/details/OS2Warp
Computers have become a key tool in planning an investment strategy and building a retirement nest egg. This program looked at several investment programs including Value Screen Investment Survey, Prodigy Online Information Services, Windows on Wall Street, WealthBuilder, Plan Ahead Your Financial Future, Schwab's Street Smart, and MetaStock. Originally broadcast in 1995. http://archive.org/details/CC1224_investment_software
Personal computers have become a major component of modern educational systems. This program looks at some of the strides being made in computer based learning. Product demonstrations include Measurement in Motion, Grammar Games, Tangible Math, Inside the SAT, and The Musical World of Professor Piccolo. Companies profiled are Apple, Davidson & Associates, Logal, Princeton Review, and Opcode Interactive. Also featured are a visit to an Electronic Learning Fair and the online University of Phoenix. Originally broadcast in 1995. http://archive.org/details/CC1226_learning_on_a_computer
If you were a DOS user back in the early 1990's, you had to deal with "insufficient memory" issues. Over and over again. This program looks at solutions for expanding computer memory. Demonstrations include how to install SIMMs, MemMaker, QAPlus for Windows, RAM Doubler 1.51, Quarterdeck's QEMM 7.5, Multimedia Cloaking Utility from Helix Software, and Netroom 3.0. http://archive.org/details/LosingMe https://archive.org/details/CC1227_losing_memory https://archive.org/details/ar_cc183_losing_memory
Highlights from the tenth annual Codie Awards for outstanding software, presented by the Software Publishers Association. Shot on location in San Diego. Hosted by actor and comedian Kevin Pollack. Best consumer program of the year was Microsoft Encarta. Originally broadcast in 1995. http://archive.org/details/SPAAward
The digital video revolution started to take hold in the mid nineties. This program looks at early examples of desktop video products. Demonstrations include QuickTime VR, Sigma Designs MPEG video, Video Director, Avid Video Shop, Video Machine Lite, Radius Edit, Video Vision, SGI's Set Top Box, CyberLab7, and QuickTime Conferencing. Originally broadcast in 1995. http://archive.org/details/PCVideo
Industry prognosticators predicted that 1995 would be "the year of the portable". And it was, as mobile computing became mainstream. This program looks at several mobile computing solutions, including the Morrow Pivot II, the Apple PowerBook 540C, Toshiba's T2150 CDT, IBM's Butterfly subnotebook, Apple's Newton MessagePad, the Sharp Zaurus, Sony's Magic Link, the Psion 3A, the Pentax PocketJet printer, Xircom's CreditCard Ethernet, Zenith's CD-ROM Z Player, Dell's Latitude, Bell South's Simon, HP's Omnibook 600, and the X-Jack Modem from Megahertz. Originally broadcast in 1995. https://archive.org/details/MobileCo
In the mid 1990's many people were on line, but the internet and the world wide web were still a new phenomenon. This program looks at the new open world of the web. Demonstrations include Eudora, Anarchy, the WELL, WinCIM, InterACT.net, and HoTMetal Pro HTML Editor. Guests include New York Times technology writer John Markoff. Also features a profile of the band Severe Tire Damage, the first band to ever perform live over the internet. Originally broadcast in 1995. http://archive.org/details/CC1232_internet
Technology leaders from the East and West coasts go at it in the seventh annual Computer Bowl, a quiz show designed to see which team knows more about computer trivia. Guest questioner is Nicholas Negroponte. Contestants include Andy Herzfeld and Joseph Alsop. Originally broadcast in 1995. http://archive.org/details/CC1236_computer_bowl
A profile on computer pioneer Gary Kildall and the important contributions he made to the PC industry including the true story on how IBM ended up using MS-DOS rather than CP/M. Kildall developed CP/M, the first personal computer operating system. He was also a co-host on the early Computer Chronicles series. Includes comments by Gordon Eubanks, Symantec; Tom Rolander, DRI; Tim Bajarin, Creative Strategies; Lee Lorenzen, DRI; Jacqui Morby, TA Associates; Alan Cooper, CP/M applications developer. http://archive.org/details/GaryKild
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. This show looks at the hoopla surrounding the launch of Windows 95, the product itself, and several Windows 95 add-on products including Microsoft Office, Viking RAM Chips, Uninstaller, Trispectives Professional, and The Hive. http://archive.org/details/CC1301_windows_95
In the post Steve Jobs era, Apple started licensing other companies to produce Macintosh clones. And there was a new Mac operating system 8.0, code named Copland. This program looks at the new Mac clones and the new OS. Products demonstrated include the System 100 from Radius, the Genesis MP from DayStar Digital, and the Power 100 from Power Computing. Applications demonstrated include Adobe Photoshop and Personal Oracle 7. Also featured are the new Apple Macintosh 7100 and 8100 models. Originally broadcast in 1995. http://archive.org/details/MacClone95
As the computer and the television began to merge, we started seeing intelligent TV sets. This program looks at some examples. Demonstrations include the TVModem from En Technology, the Kayak set top box from HP, MicroWare Systems' DAVID (Digital Audio Video Interactive Decoder), the new cable modem from Intel, and the new MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) standard for encoding full motion video on a computer. Guests include Avram Miller of Intel and Arthur Orduna of Microware Systems. Originally broadcast in 1995. http://archive.org/details/SmartTV95
A look at how the health care industry is using computer technology. Products demonstrated include The Doctor's Book of Home Remedies, Multimedia Workout, DynaPulse 200M, The Family Doctor, Stanford University's Pain Clinic, and I-3 Design's Stretchercise. Originally broadcast in 1995. http://archive.org/details/CC1335_computers_and_healthcare
A look at how senior citizens are using computer technology. Product demonstrations include Rand McNally's TripMaker 1996, WillMaker from Nolo Press, and Family Tree Maker from Banner Blue. Also includes a visit to a senior center to see how senior citizens are learning to use computers and various software applications of particular interest to them. Originally broadcast in 1995. http://archive.org/details/CC1327_computing_seniors
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. This program looks at the options and the issues. Guests include Linda Concalves of Apple, Andrew Gitt of Corporate Upgrades, Paul Schindler of Windows Magazine, Kim Frederico of Creative Labs, and Spiros Mitsanis of Backyard Computer Services. Originally broadcast in 1995. http://archive.org/details/BuyOrUpg
A review of the best new games of the year. Games covered include In the First Degree, Buried in Time, Mech Warrior 2, ImagiNation Network, and Phantasmagoria. Plus a visit to Microsoft's Judgment Day, a conference for third-party game developers in Redmond, Washington. http://archive.org/details/CC1308_greatest_games
On location coverage of the annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition in Madrid, Spain. Guests include Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates, analyst Esther Dyson, Netscape founder Jim Clark, Ed Zander of Sun Microsystems, Roel Pieper of Tandem, Michael Rogers of Newsweek, and David Kirkpatrick of Fortune. Originally broadcast in 1995. http://archive.org/details/CC1310_etre
The annual guide to holiday buying for technology products. Stewart Cheifet, Tim Bajarin, Chris Gorman and several technology writers offer up their selections for best new tech products of the season. Included are new web cams, PDAs, and desktop video editors. Originally broadcast in 1995. http://archive.org/details/CC1311_holiday_buying_guide
Highlights of the 1995 Fall Comdex show shot on location in Las Vegas. Includes excerpts from the keynote speech by Bill Gates. http://archive.org/details/FallComd
Tricks and techniques for fixing your own PC. Originally broadcast in 1996. http://archive.org/details/PCTroubl
A look at how children use computers at home and at school. Products demonstrated include The Amazing Writing Machine from Broderbund, How Would You Survive, from Grolier Electronic Publishing, and 3D Atlas from Creative Wonders. Also reviews of several kid oriented web sites such as kidlink.org, nbn.com/youcan, batnet.com, and Kids Only on AOL (search word Kids). https://archive.org/details/Komputer
Coverage of the annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition conference held in Madrid. Featured guests include Microsoft's Bill Gates, Esther Dyson, Netscape's Jim Clark, and David Kirkpatrick of Fortune magazine. Originally broadcast in 1995. http://archive.org/details/EtrePt2
SOHO stands for small office home office. This program looks at applications for the small business owner. Demonstrations include Microsoft Office 95, Microsoft Small Business Pack, MYOB Accounting, HP's OfficeJet LX, Syquest's EZ135 external hard drive, the Connectix QuickCam web camera for videoconferencing, and the BitSurfer ISDN modem from Motorola. Guests include San Francisco Examiner technology writer Tom Abate. Originally broadcast in 1995. Copyright 1995 Stewart Cheifet Productions. http://archive.org/details/SohoSoft https://archive.org/details/CC1319_soho_software
On location coverage of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. This was the first consumer electronics show that was dominated by computer makers. New products introduced here included the DVD, Pentium PCs, and color handhelds. This program also includes highlights from the 1996 MacWorld Expo in San Francisco. Guest analyst is Tim Bajarin of Creative Strategies. Originally broadcast in 1996. http://archive.org/details/WinterCE https://archive.org/details/CC1320_winter_ces_1996
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. This program looks at several Scottish innovations including a supercomputer that maps road traffic, new low energy green lasers, intelligent phones, noise canceling headsets, distributed learning, and home energy management. Shot on location in Scotland. Originally broadcast in 1996. http://archive.org/details/CC1324_research_in_silicon_glen
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. This program looks at several software thinking tools including Go Figure, WinMap, Project Kickstart, Which & Why, Decide Right, and IntelliMatch. Originally broadcast in 1996. http://archive.org/details/CC1325_software_thinking_tools
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. Includes a look at auto racing games. Guests include Joe Beninato of Popular Mechanics Car Guide, Helga Lilley, CFO of Automotive Information Center, Alberto Penello of Electronic Arts, and Anthony Constantino of Spectrum Holobyte. Demonstrations include The Need for Speed, Grand Prix Manager, Popular Mechanics Car Guide, and AutoSite. Originally broadcast in 1996. http://archive.org/details/CarsComp
SOHO stands for small office home office. This program looks at applications for the small business owner. Demonstrations include Microsoft Office 95, Microsoft Small Business Pack, MYOB Accounting, HP's OfficeJet LX, Syquest's EZ135 external hard drive, the Connectix QuickCam web camera for videoconferencing, and the BitSurfer ISDN modem from Motorola. Guests include San Francisco Examiner technology writer Tom Abate. Originally broadcast in 1995. Copyright 1995 Stewart Cheifet Productions. https://archive.org/details/CC1319_soho_software https://archive.org/details/SohoSoft
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. Included are the TransPhone net terminal, Apple's multimedia Pippin Power Mac, the brand new Palm Pilot from U.S. Robotics, the BeBox using the Be operating system, and Oracle's new NC or Network Computer. Guests include Bruce Tognazinni, author of "Tog on Software Design. Originally broadcast in 1996. http://archive.org/details/CC1331_new_pcs
Highlights from the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo held in Los Angeles. Originally broadcast in 1996. http://archive.org/details/E3Specia
On location coverage of the annual MacWorld Expo in Boston. A look at many new Mac products, peripherals and applications. Features highlights from the keynote speech of Apple CEO Gil Amelio. Analysis by Tim Bajarin of Creative Strategies. Other guests include Jean-Louis Gassee and Bob Levitus. https://archive.org/details/MacWorld
As the Internet continued to take hold, new hangouts called cyber cafes started opening up where you could surf the web and just pay by the minute. This program looks at the first wave of internet cafes in Boston and San Francisco. Originally broadcast in 1996. http://archive.org/details/CyberCaf
Voice over IP is now a hot topic, but telephony over the Internet started to gain steam in the mid 1990s. This program looks at some early examples of VOIP technology. Demonstrations include Quarterdeck Web Phone, VDONet, Infospace, Timecast, NetSpeak, and OnLive Technologies. Guests include Rob Enderle of the GIGA Information Group, Naveen Jain of Infospace, Tony Zuccarino of VDONet, NetSpeak CEO John Staten, and Matt Hulett of Progressive Networks. Originally broadcast in 1996. http://archive.org/details/Internet_2
An early pre-Google look at search engine technology. Episode # 1404. Featured are DataQuest, Alta Vista, Zip 2, Autonomy, Pointcast, and The Angle. Originally broadcast in 1996. http://archive.org/details/ComputerChronicles-SearchEngines_861
A review of the growing use of the internet and computers in political campaigns. This show looks at the use of sophisticated databases to create voter mailing lists, campaign strategy software, online political activism, and campaign management tools. Produced during the election year of 1996. http://archive.org/details/CyberPol
With the internet growing by leaps and bounds, online shopping became a hot topic in the mid 1990's. This program looked at several new online shopping efforts including onsale.com, cybercash.com, digicash.com, verisign.com, firelfy.com, amazon.com, cybergold.com, and netradio.com. Featured guests include Jerry Kaplan, Magdalena Yesil, and Robert Griggs. Originally broadcast in 1996. http://archive.org/details/OnLineSh
Our annual review of the coolest new high-tech gadgets for the holiday season. Products covered include Connectix Color Quick Cam, Fieldworks Rugged Laptop FW7600, NetObject's Fusion, Symantec's Internet FastFind, MetaTool's Kai's Power Goo, Broderbund's Logical Journey of the Zoombinis, Ecco Pro, Neverhood, NewsCatcher, NHL 97, Polaroid's Photo Pad Scanner, Epson's Photo PC Camera, AT&T's Pocket Net Phone, Pyst, Quake, Quick View Plus, Surfman, The Mind Drive, VocalTec's Internet Phone, Blizzard's Warcraft II, Phillips Web TV, and Web Buddy from DataViz. Originally broadcast in 1996. http://archive.org/details/CC1411_consumer_buying_guide
Digital photography got its start in the mid 1990's. This program looks at early examples of digital photography hardware and software. Included are demonstrations of the Fuji D5-7, Ricoh RDC2, Kodak DC25, LivePix, Adobe Photo Shop 4.0, HP DeskJet 693C, Epson Stylus Color 500, Sony DMM155, Logitech Pagescan Color, and Microtek ScanMaker E3. Guests include Michael Mcnamara of Popular Photography magazine, Kyla Carlson of PC Computing magazine, and John Goddard of PC World. Originally broadcast in 1996. http://archive.org/details/CC1412_digital_photography
A review of the best new computer games of the year. Demonstrations include The Neverhood from DreamWorks Interactive, Shattered Steel from Interplay, Tomb Raider from Eidos, and Diablo from Blizzard. Also includes a visit to a Quake marathon and a tour of the usability lab at The Learning Company. Originally broadcast in 1996. http://archive.org/details/CC1415_greatest_games
After hearing about convegence for years, the television and the computer finally started to merge, with video images moving on to the PC and web pages showing up on the TV. This program looks at several internet TV applications including Intel Intercast, First-TV, WebTV, Diba Smart TV, ClearFusion, VDO Live Video Player, Vosaic Browser, @Home, and DirecPC. Guests include Phil Goldman, co-founder of Web TV Networks. Originally broadcast in 1996. http://archive.org/details/CC1416_internet_tv
A look at the best new products introduced at the annual COMDEX computer trade show in Las Vegas. Demonstrations include the ATI All-in-Wonder video card; Microsoft Office 97; Netscape Communicator, Navigator, and Constellation; and Play's Trinity Video Production System. Products reviewed on the convention floor include Apple's Emate 300, Casio's Cassiopedia, Ricoh's Tablet PC, Mitsubishi's Flopico, and the new Sony DSC F-1 digital camera. Originally broadcast in 1996. http://archive.org/details/CC1417_best_of_comdex
A review of new sports software that lets couch potatoes feel like athletes. Demonstrations include Interactive Guide to Skiing, Interactive Guide to Snow Boarding, Tony LaRussa Baseball, Trophy Bass 2, NBA Full Court Press, Bobsled Simulator, and Madden 97. Originally broadcast in 1996. http://archive.org/details/SportsSi
One of the most popular early uses of the Internet was finding a date. This program looks at some of the first sites that offered to find that special someone. Sites demonstrated include match.com, americansingles.com, NetNoir, blinddate.com, and cupidnet.com. Guests include cyber dating counselor Dr. Judith Schwambach and netiquette advisor Larry Magid. Originally broadcast in 1997. http://archive.org/details/CyberDat
On location coverage of the annual winter Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Products introduced at the show include the new Pentium MMX processors, televisions and phones that act as internet terminals, new web audio devices, handheld digital players, and an innovative approach to networking from IBM called the PAN or personal area network. Originally broadcast in 1997. http://archive.org/details/CC1421_ces http://archive.org/details/CC1421_ces
As email became the killer application on the internet, products proliferated offering a variety of new email functionality. This program looks at Bigfoot, 411, ConnectSoft's Email Connection, Microsoft Outlook, HoTMaiL, JFax, Eudora Pro 3.0, PaperPort, Aloha Greetings, and PGP. http://archive.org/details/CC1423_email
The computer revolution was great, but it presented real challenges to disabled people who found new barriers to accessing information. This program looks at several solutions including a talking word processor called IntelliTools, two screen readers - JAWS and OutSpoken, Buddy Button, Tash Mini Keyboard, Discovery Switch, EasyBall, Thumbelina, and Cyberlink. Also covered are techniques for building web sites that are user friendly for disabled visitors. Originally broadcast in 1997. http://archive.org/details/CC1424_computers_and_the_disabled
A review of hardware and software that can turn your personal computer into a music studio. Features the band MOE. Demonstrations include SimTunes, MixMan, Autoscore, and the Family Music Center piano teaching program. Also featured is a visit to the UC Berkeley Center for New Music and a look at the band MOE which was discovered on the web. Originally broadcast in 1997. http://archive.org/details/CyberMus
Coverage of the 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. The lifetime achievement award winner was Paul Allen. http://archive.org/details/SpaCodie
A look at new ways to use your computer to create art. Demonstrations include The Virtual Gallery, CorelDraw 7, Detailer, 3D Studio Max 1.2, and virtualart.com. Also covers a visit to a combined human/computer stage production called "20/20 Blake" and a museum exhibit of Digital Art. Originally broadcast in 1997. http://archive.org/details/CC1430_computer_art
With more and more computers becoming terminals on the internet, concerns were growing for internet security. This program looks at several solutions. Included are demonstrations of Wells Fargo Online Banking, Cookie Master, anonymizer.com, a fax encryptor from InfoImaging called 3D FaxFile 2.0, a new biometric device from Oracle called HandKey, and CompuTrace, a device that calls you if your computer is stolen. Originally broadcast in 1997. http://archive.org/details/CyberSec
Highlights of the annual fall Comdex trade show in Las Vegas. Products featured include the ATI WonderBoard, Windows CE, new digital photography products, and the Trinity broadcast studio in a box from Play. Originally broadcast in 1996. Copyright 1996 Stewart Cheifet Productions. https://archive.org/details/BestofCo
As the Internet became a standard for business and personal communication, everyone had to have a web site. This program looks at some of the tools available in the late nineties for creating your own web site and some of the key issues facing web site designers. Products covered include Backstage Internet Studio from Macromedia; WebImage and I Spy from Group 42, V*Realm Builder from Integrated Data Systems, and Cosmo Player. Also, a visit to the Web Design and Development Exhibition in San Francisco where teams compete to build the best web site in a single day. Originally broadcast in 1997. http://archive.org/details/WebSiteC
As the Internet evolved, the big buzzword became "push", as in push information down to you and not wait for you pull it up. This program looks at several approaches to push technology including Castanet, PointCast, BackWeb, Netscape Netcaster, and Incisa. Guests include Marimba President and CEO Kim Polese. Originally broadcast in 1997. http://archive.org/details/Pushtech98
The rise of the web created an opportunity for a programming language that was independent of the user platform. Java was the first major language to take advantage of that. This program looks at various versions of Java and Java apps including Instant Coffee, the Lotus Bean Machine, Novita Live Letter, and CUChat 1.0. Originally broadcast in 1997. http://archive.org/details/JAVATool
The advent of the computer and the internet provided a totally new platform for story telling. This program looks at a new paradigm for novelists using interactive technology. Demonstrations include writers.net, hooked.net, thetherapist.com, writers.com, and the Alsop Review. Also features collaborative fiction and cyber comics. Guests include cybernovelists Gary Gach, Chris Werby, Mark Dahlby, and Jaimes Alsop. Originally broadcast in 1997. http://archive.org/details/Cyberfic98
On location coverage of the annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition conference in Berlin. Leading technology executives and journalists from around the world gather to discuss the future of computer and internet technology. Guests include Fortune's David Kirkpatrick, Roel Pieper of Tandem, Eric Benhamou of 3Com, Michael Rogers of Newsweek, venture capitalist John Shock, conference host Alex Vieux, Marco Landi of Apple, and Stan Shih of Acer. Originally broadcast in 1996. http://archive.org/details/ETRE1997
A look at the growing business of electronic commerce based on computers and the internet. Demonstrations include VISA's Secure Electronic Transaction technology, NetGuide, coolshopping.com, Netconex, the Internet Travel Network, and Personalogic. Originally broadcast in 1997. http://archive.org/details/CC1535ECOMMERCE
A review of new products introduced at the annual Comdex trade show in Las Vegas. Featured products include HP LaserJet 4000 printer, the Cyberstik virtual reality joystick, Crosspad which transfers written notes to your PC, and face recognition software called FaceIt PC. Also features highlights of the Bill Gates keynote address. http://archive.org/details/BestofCo98
In the early days of the web, you often had to add a variety of applications to make your web browser fully functional. These were sometimes called web plug-ins. This programs shows several examples including RealPlayer and RealAudio, Adobe Acrobat, MacroMedia Flash and Director, PalaceSpace, Apple QuickTime VR, and Netopia Virtual Office. Originally broadcast in 1997. http://archive.org/details/WebPlugI98 http://archive.org/details/WebPlugI98
How do you maintain your privacy and still play in the online world? This program offers some suggestions including LPWA, the Lucent Personal Web Assistant, PGP5.5 Personal Privacy encryption software, the Anonymizer, and Firefly Networks Passport software. Also features a visit with a private investigator who deals with cyber privacy issues and a look at how eBay tries to avoid online scams. Originally broadcast in 1998. http://archive.org/details/CyberPri98
The internet enabled just about anyone to open up an online business. But how do you do it? This program looks at several tools and options. Demonstrations include Claris Home Page, Web Site Garage, and Progress Software's WebSpeed. Model online businesses reviewed include reel.com, the proshop.com, and portabote.com. Featured guest is Rhonda Abrams, small business consultant. Originally broadcast in 1997. http://archive.org/details/CC1541BUSONLINE
In the late nineties the internet became a major venue for playing computer games. This program looked at several of the best examples. Demonstrations include Magic: The Gathering, gamers.com, the PGL (Professional Gamers League), Microsoft's Internet Gaming Zone, and Underlight. Originally broadcast in 1998. http://archive.org/details/BestComp98 https://archive.org/details/CC1542ONLINEGAMES
CAD software eventually migrated down to home users with tools that let you design the inside and outside of your house. This program demonstrates several examples including LandDesigner from Sierra Home, Better Homes & Gardens Online, Picture This Home from AutoDesk, 3D Home Architect Deluxe from Broderbund, and GraphiSoft's ArchiCAD. Originally broadcast in 1998. http://archive.org/details/Homedesi98
Files were getting bigger and bigger and computer users were struggling to find more efficient ways to store their data. This program looks at several solutions including StuffIt Deluxe 4.5, Safeguard Interactive Backup 3.0, Syquest's SparQ Drive, Iomega's Clik! Drive, FutureArts as used by the San Francisco Digital Library, and the DynaMO 640 magneto optical drive. Originally broadcast in 1998. http://archive.org/details/Storages98
In the late 1990's everyone was creating their own web site. Some were terrible, some were great. This program looked at tools and resources to help individuals build great personal web sites. Demonstrations include Project Cool, Adobe Pagemill, Emblaze Audio, Intel Quick Web, and Yahoo. Also covered are special techniques for building web sites that are friendly to disabled users. Originally broadcast in 1998. http://archive.org/details/MyWebsit98
A review of some of the early hardware and software products for desktop video. Demonstrations include Sony's DS250 digital video camera, VideoBrush Panorama, Pinnacle Systems' microVideo DV300 editing software, Character Studio for 3D StudioMAX, and Play Incorporated's Trinity "studio-in-a-box". Originally broadcast in 1998. http://archive.org/details/Desktopv98
Online travel sites grew from just booking planes and hotels to planning exotic adventure trips. This show looks at several examples including DeLorme's AAA Map'n'Go, lonelyplanet.com, Wild Africa CD-ROM from Sumeria, and CitySearch. Other travel sites covered include previewtravel.com, thetrip.com, biztravel.com, and frommers.com. Originally broadcast in 1998. http://archive.org/details/Travelpl98
On location coverage of the annual CODIE awards presented by the Software Publishers Association. Twenty-three awards were given to the best new software programs in a variety of categories. Winner of the lifetime achievement award was Dan Bricklin, developer of VisiCalc, the first spreadsheet. http://archive.org/details/1998Codi98
New software and online resources can turn your computer into a health information center. This program looks at several examples including the Home Medical Advisor from the Learning Company, Active Trainer from LaserMedia, Lighten Up from Medilife, and Ask Dr. Weil from Time New Media. Also includes the Polar Heart Rate Monitor and 3D imaging software for surgeons. Featured is a visit to the NASA Ames Biocomputation Center and the Stanford Medical Center. http://archive.org/details/Docinabo98
East meets West in this classic quiz show about computer trivia. East coast team: Seth Godin, Walt Mossberg, Ken Wasch, Mike Zisman, and Robert Ziff. West coast team: Marc Andreesen, Scott Cook, Bill Krause, Michael Slade, Denise Caruso. Guest questioner: John Ratzenberger. Host: Stewart Cheifet. Originally broadcast in 1998. http://archive.org/details/Computer98
The conclusion of this annual quiz show classic on computer trivia in which East meets West. East team: Seth Godin, Walt Mossberg, Ken Wasch, Mike Zisman, and Robert Ziff. West team: Marc Andreesen, Scott Cook, Bill Krause, Michael Slade, Denise Caruso. Hosts: Stewart Cheifet and John Ratzenberger. http://archive.org/details/AnnualCo98
A review of new products introduced at the annual Comdex trade show in Las Vegas. Featured products include HP LaserJet 4000 printer, the Cyberstik virtual reality joystick, Crosspad which transfers written notes to your PC, and face recognition software called FaceIt PC. Also features highlights of the Bill Gates keynote address. Originally broadcast in 1997. http://archive.org/details/BestofCo98
In the late nineties the internet became a major venue for playing computer games. This program looked at several of the best examples. Demonstrations include Magic: The Gathering, gamers.com, the PGL (Professional Gamers League), Microsoft's Internet Gaming Zone, and Underlight. Originally broadcast in 1998. Copyright 1998 Stewart Cheifet Productions. https://archive.org/details/BestComp98 https://archive.org/details/CC1542ONLINEGAMES
On location coverage of the Digital Living Room conference presented by Upside magazine in Laguna Niguel, California. This conference was the first to try and define the wired, and wireless, consumer future. Guests include David Coursey, Mike Langberg, Larry Magid, Philippe Kahn, Kai Krause of Kai's Power Tools, and MSNBC anchor Brian Williams. Originally broadcast in 1998. http://archive.org/details/DigitalL98
The launch of Windows 98 was a major upgrade for Windows users, solving some of the problems of Windows 95. This program previewed the new functionality of Windows 98 and also featured Win98 add-ons including Microsoft's Plus! 98, the Windows utility Tweak UI, and Gizmos 98 from Play. Guests include Linus Torvalds, developer of Linux, Mike Elgan of Windows magazine, and Kiki Stockhammer of Play. Originally broadcast in 1998. http://archive.org/details/Windows9_2
Steve Jobs returns to Apple and the turnaround is underway with the launch of the sleek iMac. A look at what's new at Apple. Included are a review of the new iMac, the new Macintosh Power G3, the new Mac OS 8.1, and a powerful graphics and animation demonstration using ElectricImage software. Featured guests include Steve Jobs, Ellen Hancock, Tim Draper, and editors from MacAddict magazine. Originally broadcast in 1998. http://archive.org/details/Macupdat98
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 including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Photoshop, Tomb Raider II, and Rainbow Six. Also a look at "Easter Eggs", little surprises hidden inside software by the programmers. http://archive.org/details/Software99
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. This program looks at several early examples including PowWow from Tribal Voice, White Pine's ClassPoint, Windows 95 video conferencing, Connectix Web Cam, ClearPhone, stefcam.com, C-U-SeeMe, camgirl.com, and QuickClip. Originally broadcast in 1998. http://archive.org/details/Internet99 https://archive.org/details/CC1635TELEPHONY
Coverage of the annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition in Lisbon, Portugal. Featured guests include Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates, Yong Teh Lee of EMachines, John Gage of Sun, Michael Rogers of Newsweek Interactive, Tony Perkins of the Red Herring, Mitchell Kertzman of Sybase, NASDAQ President Al Berkeley, Nortel's Dave House, and Roel Pieper of Philips Electronics. Originally broadcast in 1998. http://archive.org/details/ETRE1999_2
Coverage of the annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition in Lisbon, Portugal. Featured guests include Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates, Janet Baker of Dragon Systems, John Gage of Sun, David Kirkpatrick of Fortune, Mitchell Kertzman of Sybase, Tony Perkins of Red Herring, Andreas Barth of Compaq, NASDAQ President Al Berkeley, and Yong Teh Lee of EMachines. Included are demonstrations of the latest technology for speech recognition and handwriting recognition. Originally broadcast in 1998. http://archive.org/details/ETRE1999
The Internet is changing the world of radio as thousands of radio stations around the world go on line. This program reviews the latest in web radio, including web only stations. Demonstrations include Imagine Radio, Spinner.com, and GEEK Radio. Guests include DJ "Davey D" and his "HipHop Corner". Originally broadcast in May 1999. http://archive.org/details/WebRadio99
The Palm Pilot launched a successful generation of handheld devices and personal digital assistants or PDAs. This program looks at the Palm III, Qualcomm's pdQ CDMA phone, the Nino 300 and the Velo 500 from Philips, Hitachi's Traveler 600, HP's CapShare 910, the GoType keyboard, WINCE 2.0, a Palm application called TriCorder, and Franklin's REX PRO. Guests include David Pogue, New York Times writer and author of "Palm Pilot: The Ultimate Guide". Originally broadcast in 1998. http://archive.org/details/CC1638PDAS
An up close and personal profile of Microsoft chairman Bill Gates. Includes comments by John Gage, Sun Microsystems; David Kirkpatrick, Fortune Magazine; Tony Perkins, Red Herring; Mitchell Kertzman, Liberate Technologies; Alex Vieux, Dasar. http://archive.org/details/BillGate99
A look at some of the best new products introduced at the annual COMDEX show in Las Vegas. Demonstrations include the Cyrix WebPAD, Instant Language 2000 from LanguageForce, the C Pen from C Technologies, and Avid Cinema for Windows. Also includes highlights of the keynote speeches at COMDEX including those of Microsoft's Bill Gates, Compaq CEO Eckhard Pfieffer, and Xerox Chief Scientist John Seely Brown. Originally broadcast in 1998. http://archive.org/details/CC1634COMDEX https://archive.org/details/BestofCo99
A look at the growing field of electronic commerce. Shot on location at the Peoplesoft ecommerce conference in Florida. Includes coverage of ecommerce initiatives by such companies as Borders, TWA, DLJ Direct, and Peapod. Guests include syndicated investment columnists, the Motley Fool. Originally broadcast in 1998. http://archive.org/details/CC1639ECOMMERCE
A review of the state of the art in three dimensional graphics technology. Demonstrations include the Voodoo Banshee 3D card, the 3Dfx graphics accelerator, LiveArt 98 software, MetaCreations Poser 3, and Lightwave 3D. Featured is a visit to Pacific Data Images (PDI) and their work on the computer generated animation movie ANTZ. Originally broadcast in 1999. http://archive.org/details/3DGraphi
A look at the growing field of digital photography. Products reviewed include the Epson PhotoPC 750Z camera, the Epson Stylus Photo 700 color ink jet printer, Polaroid's ColorShot Digital Photo Printer, MGI's Photosuite II imaging software, Instant Photo Artist, PhotoRecall Deluxe 2.0, and web sites photoloft.com, digitaldog.net, and evercolor.com. Originally broadcast in 1999. http://archive.org/details/DigtalPh
For parents, computers are a blessing and a threat. They're great for learning and entertainment but potentially a gateway to bad stuff. This program looks at a variety of resources for parents including parentsplus.com, thecybermom.com, Encarta, American Greeting Crafts, Clue Finders from The Learning Company, abcparenting.com, Math Heads, French Now!, and Maurice Ashley Teaches Chess. Guests include Roberta Furger, author of "Does Jane Compute? Preserving Our Daughter's Place in the Cyber Revolution" and Pam Dixon, author of "Take Charge Computing for Parents & Teens". Originally broadcast in 1998. http://archive.org/details/Parentin99
A review of current tax and personal finance software including Microsoft Money, Money.com, Kiplinger TaxCut, TurboTax, and MacInTax. Originally broadcast in 1999. http://archive.org/details/Taxprepa99
A user's going to doing basic repairs on your computer hardware and software. Featured guests include Ron White, author of How Computers Work, Peter Coffee, author of Peter Coffee Teaches PCs, John Ruley of Windows Magazine, and Owen Linderholm of Windows Magazine. Also includes a review of useful online troubleshooting sites. Originally broadcast in 1999. http://archive.org/details/FixingYo99
Demonstrations of the latest in speech recognition technology. Included are Philips SpeechMike Pro and Philips FreeSpeech 98, Dragon Naturally Speaking and Dragon Naturally Speaking Mobile Recorder, TeLL me More language training software, and Webley, a speech enabled personal assistant. Originally broadcast in 1999. http://archive.org/details/SpeechTe99
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. Guests include Bill Joy of Sun Microsystems, Eric Schmidt of Novell (now Chairman of Google), Mark Eppley of Traveling Software, Phillipe Kahn, David Coursey, and Larry Magid. Products introduced here included the TIVO and digital televisions. Originally broadcast in 1999. http://archive.org/details/CC1623SHOWCASE
Just about everyone has heard about the Y2K problem by now. While many understand that very big and very old computing systems might be in trouble, many are unaware that even your relatively new hardware, operating system, software applications and data files can be affected. We take a look at how your PC may very likely have its own compliance problems to deal with in the year 2000. [Episode #1703, First broadcast: 3/16/1999] PCfix 2000 Mike Johnston from the About Time Group, helps us understand the hardware side of the Year 2000 problem. From the CMOS on your mother board, to the BIOS in the operation system, he shows us what these chips look like and where they are in the computer. Mike also introduces us to PCFix 2000, a program that will run a check to see if your CMOS and BIOS (both must be problem free) are 100% Y2K ready. Symantec Dana Prussoff demonstrates Symantec's Norton 2000 product. This software is particularly helpful in determining what Y2K problems you might have with your software applications and data files. Microsoft Don Jones, with Y2K Readiness at Microsoft, gives us the perspective of the world's leading PC operating system and software vendor. Don shows us an example of a problem with Windows 98 and where to find the fix at the MS Web site. He also talks about fixes for MS application software (also available at the MS Web site). Windows Magazine Mike Elgan, Editor of Windows Magazine, shows us what resources are available on the Web for anyone concerned about the Y2K problem. He points out what Windows Magazine has been saying and what its readers have been saying in their Y2K discussion area. He also shows us what information the US Government is offering (also for the general consumer) and the information available at a general interest Y2K Web site. Finally he takes us to a "survivalist" Web site, one that assumes the coming of the millennium is going to cause worldwide havoc. Y2K in the Wider World Come January 1
Coverage of the annual Codie Awards presentations from the Software and Information Industry Association, recognizing the outstanding new software programs of the year. Hosted by Robert Urich and Stewart Cheifet. Nominees for best new software program of the year were ACID, National Geographic Maps, Fireworks, Cybermaster, and MetaFrame. Originally broadcast in 1999. http://archive.org/details/CC1649CODIES
A look at a variety of interesting programming languages being used for personal computers. Included are demonstrations of Microsoft's Office 2000 Developer, LEGO Mindstorms RCX Code Developer, Macromedia Flash 3.0, and Metrowerks CodeWarrior. Also a special look inside Electronic Arts to see what they use to program their newest game WWII Fighters. Originally broadcast in 1999. http://archive.org/details/Programm99
Computers have evolved from number crunching machines to word processors to creativity tools. This program looks at several creative applications including Art Dabbler 2.0 from Metacreations, Music Maker V2000 from Magix Entertainment, Adobe PhotoDeluxe 3.0, 3d Digital Photo Gallery 1.1 from Etalon, Dance Studio, and Writers Blocks. Originally broadcast in 1999. http://archive.org/details/Creating_2
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 & Share. Originally broadcast in 1999. http://archive.org/details/1652
A look at the best new products introduced at Spring Comdex. Demonstrations include the Cyrix WebPad, Instant Language 2000, the C-Pen, Avid Cinema for Windows, and Cult 3D. Also includes highlight from the keynote speeches of Microsoft's Bill Gates and Eckhard Pfeiffer of Compaq. Originally broadcast in 1999. Copyright 1999 Stewart Cheifet Productions. https://archive.org/details/CC1634COMDEX https://archive.org/details/BestofCo99
If you can send data over the internet, why not voice, and if voice, why not phone calls, and if phone calls, why not video phone calls. This program looks at the new technology of internet telephony or voice over IP (VOIP) and video telephony. Demonstrations include PowWow 3.7, Tribal.com, ClassPoint 1.02, Connectix QuickCam 1.0, Logitech's QuickClip, Best Data Smart One, and ClearPhone. Originally broadcast in 1999. https://archive.org/details/Internet99 https://archive.org/details/CC1635TELEPHONY
For parents, computers are a blessing and a threat. They're great for learning and entertainment but potentially a gateway to bad stuff. This program looks at a variety of resources for parents including parentsplus.com, thecybermom.com, Encarta, American Greeting Crafts, Clue Finders from The Learning Company, abcparenting.com, Math Heads, French Now!, and Maurice Ashley Teaches Chess. Guests include Roberta Furger, author of "Does Jane Compute? Preserving Our Daughter's Place in the Cyber Revolution" and Pam Dixon, author of "Take Charge Computing for Parents & Teens". Originally broadcast in 1998. https://archive.org/details/CC1644PARENTING
Just about everyone has heard about the Y2K problem by now. While many understand that very big and very old computing systems might be in trouble, many are unaware that even your relatively new hardware, operating system, software applications and data files can be affected. We take a look at how your PC may very likely have its own compliance problems to deal with in the year 2000. [Episode #1703, First broadcast: 10/5/1999] PCfix 2000 Mike Johnston from the About Time Group, helps us understand the hardware side of the Year 2000 problem. From the CMOS on your mother board, to the BIOS in the operation system, he shows us what these chips look like and where they are in the computer. Mike also introduces us to PCFix 2000, a program that will run a check to see if your CMOS and BIOS (both must be problem free) are 100% Y2K ready. Symantec Dana Prussoff demonstrates Symantec's Norton 2000 product. This software is particularly helpful in determining what Y2K problems you might have with your software applications and data files. Microsoft Don Jones, with Y2K Readiness at Microsoft, gives us the perspective of the world's leading PC operating system and software vendor. Don shows us an example of a problem with Windows 98 and where to find the fix at the MS Web site. He also talks about fixes for MS application software (also available at the MS Web site). Windows Magazine Mike Elgan, Editor of Windows Magazine, shows us what resources are available on the Web for anyone concerned about the Y2K problem. He points out what Windows Magazine has been saying and what its readers have been saying in their Y2K discussion area. He also shows us what information the US Government is offering (also for the general consumer) and the information available at a general interest Y2K Web site. Finally he takes us to a "survivalist" Web site, one that assumes the coming of the millennium is going to cause worldwide havoc. Y2K in the Wider World Come January 1
Computer games are not only fun but they, perhaps more than any other application, push the edge of computing power. We take a look at the latest in computer games and dedicated game consoles. [Episode #1704, First broadcast: 10/12/1999] Sega Dreamcast Christian Svensson, Editor in Chief for MCV, a strategy guide for PC and video game retailers, demonstrates the Sega Dreamcast. The Dreamcast is a video game console that's Internet-ready with a 56k modem, 19 initial games, and optional keyboard. Baldur's Gate Every year has it's hot new computer game, the must-have title for your PC. This year's runaway hit is Baldur's Gate from Interplay. Chris Parker demonstrates this current Dungeons & Dragons type game that has gotten just about everybody's vote for best role playing game of the year. Ryan MacDonald Ryan MacDonald, writer for Gamespot.com and Videogames.com, demonstrates three soon to be released hot games: Resident Evil 3 Nemesis for Sony PlayStation, WCW Mayhem and Rainbow Six for Nintendo 64. Reality Fusion Chad Kinzelberg CEO of Reality Fusion, demonstrates the GameCam. The GameCam itself is a Quick Cam from Logitech; Reality Fusion makes interactive gaming technology (called FreeAction) which lets you see yourself on the monitor as you interact with PC-generated opponents and objects like basketballs or volleyballs. http://archive.org/details/Gaming1999
New computers are coming out with DVD drives built in. Do you need a DVD drive? We'll show you why this new format is great and how you can upgrade your old PC to use this new technology. [Episode #1705, First broadcast: 10/19/1999] Sony Bob DeMoulin, Marketing Manager with Sony, shows us the Vaio Digital Studio PC with built in DVD-ROM drive and a Sony external DVD-ROM drive that can be added to an existing PC. Panasonic, Computer Components Group Jeff Saake shows us Panasonic's DVD-RAM drive. The product has received high reviews from numberous PC magazines. It's low cost per megabyte and fast transfer speeds make it a must-have if you depend on high capacity storage. How Computers Work Author, Ron White, gives us a basic explanation of how DVD works and the vast power of its memory capabilities. Ron also demonstrates Microsoft's Encarta and the archive of National Geographic Magazine as products best utilizing the DVD capabilities Enterprise DVD Ron Michaels, better known as "DVD Bob" because he claims to have authored the first-ever DVD-ROM disk, demonstrates three hot DVD products. First is Civilization, a cutting edge music video and what he thinks is the future of DVD products. Next Bob shows us an I-MAX film that has been modified for home viewing with a web component and ROM game. And last, a new 3D game not yet released. http://archive.org/details/DVD1011999
Will the TV and PC ever become one appliance in your living room? The convergence has begun. There are TV tuner cards for your PC, computer appliances that can be used to record television programs, and net surfing boxes for your TV. We'll review the latest products and developments. [Episode #1706, First broadcast: 10/26/1999] Intertainer Intertainer is a video-on-demand service currently in a few small trials of service. In the future, Intertainer plans to offer some 700 hours of movies, music, games, and other content that can be accessed for a fee from a PC or TV that is linked to a high speed network. The Pseudo Online Network Pseudo Programs is the premier provider of online Net-Television entertainment. Each week, Pseudo produces and netcasts over forty different interactive Net-TV shows, representing almost 200 original programming hours per month. Pseudo shows attract devoted audiences who are seeking alternatives to the offerings of mainstream media. MGI Software MGI's Pure Diva is a one-of-a-kind, Digital Interactive Video and Audio software suite that turns a PC into a digital VCRTM and DVD-based home entertainment center. It is designed to work with keyboard controls for the den or office as well as in the family room with an optional programmable remote control and an infrared receiver that can easily be attached to the PC. Liberate Technologies Liberate is one of the leaders in devoloping the "information appliance"; devices such as televisions, cell phones, game consoles, and others enhanced by an Internet connection. Liberate's goal is to expand outlets for the Internet, as well as act as the standard-bearer in the movement to create and support information appliances with a platform based on open standards. https://archive.org/details/TVMeetsP2001
Is your PC safe from crime? Whether it's a computer virus via email, hackers breaking into your web site, or you using your credit card to buy something online, you are not safe from crime just because you're at home. We'll show you the latest ways to protect your computer and yourself in the digital world. [Episode #1707, First broadcast: 11/2/1999] Inter@ctive Week Silicon Bureau Chief for Inter@ctive Week, Connie Guglielmo, regularly covers consumer issues such as privacy online, spam and companies building databases that may be used in ways that could hurt the consumer in the future. Connie also takes us to BizRate.com which ranks consumer product websites by those who have previously shopped there. California Department of Corporations Andrew Holmes is part of a small state agency, the California Department of Corporations, combating securities fraud on the Internet. California is one of about two dozen states that has special teams dedicated to rooting out Internet securities scams, such as companies selling bonds over the Internet to supposedly finance research. Andrew clicks us through the California Department of Corporations site which features guidelines for investors and links to related sites such as the National Fraud Center and the SEC, that helps potential online investors do their homework before they give anyone their money. SRI International Donn B. Parker has spent 30 years as a cybercrime fighter, working as a computer security expert for SRI International. He is also the author of the 1998 book, Fighting Computer Crime. With help from colleagues, a network penetration demonstration shows us how one can take control of someone else's web server and alter a web site that captures private logging-in information. McAfee.com McAfee.com is the next generation of internet services for updating, upgrading and managing PCs and provides downloadable virus checkers that will prevent some viruses from getting on your computer. McAfee Gen
Can you produce the next generation of "The Blair Witch Project" at home on your computer. We'll show you some of the tricks of personal computers these days that you can use to turn your ideas into real movies as well as just how to add some production value to your home videos. [Episode #1708, First broadcast: 11/9/1999] Digital Video for Dummies Multimedia author, Martin Doucette, shows us the differences between low, medium, and high-end digital video cameras. Martin uses the Canon Elura, GL1 and XL1 cameras to demonstrate "good", "better", and "best" levels of cameras consumers can choose from, and discusses the features that are important in each. Matrox G400-TV The G400-TV, is an all-in-one 3D graphics, video capture, and video editing card, providing full-resolution, full frame rate capture and playback with hardware-MJPEG compression/decompression. The advantage to installing the G400-TV into your PC is that since this is a hardware editing solution instead of just software, you are not limited by the speed of your PC processor. Apple's iMac iMovie We take a look at the iMacDV Special Edition, featuring a software called iMovie which is bundled on the DV models. iMovie software is meant for the first-time "filmmakers" to capture, edit, and create digital movies. Apple's G4 & Final Cut Pro Andrew Baum, with Apple Computer, demonstrates a beta version of Final Cut Pro 1.2 on a new Mac G4. He demonstrates the basic features of Final Cut Pro as he edits a short video piece. With the basic "drag and drop" technique, Andrew shows how easy Final Cut Pro makes editing, transitions, compositing, special effects, titling, and other ways of manipulating media. http://archive.org/details/DigitalH1999
Robots are used to deactivate bombs, to do work in outer space, to work on assembly lines, and just for fun. We'll learn how to build a robot at home and discuss the future of robotics. [Episode #1709, First broadcast: 11/16/1999] LEGO MindStorms The LEGO MindStorms Robotic Invention System enables kids 12 and up to design and program real robots that move, act, and think on their own using RCX, an autonomous LEGO microcomputer that can be programmed using a PC. Kids (and adults) can create everything from a light-sensitive intruder to a robotic rover that can follow a trail, move around obstacles, and even duck into dark corners. Woodside High School's "Terminator" "Terminator" is the product of Woodside High's Robotics Team and an entry in the National Robotics Competition, held yearly since 1995. The Robotics Competition is a national engineering contest immersing high school students in the world of engineering by giving them six weeks, to work with engineers to brainstorm, design, construct, and test a working robot. Along with winning the 1999 Western Regional, "Terminator" was named the most defensive robot in the competition for its remarkable ability to grab onto a 130-pound puck, push it to the opponents' side, then rear up and climb on top of the puck. Sony's AIBO An entertainment robot, AIBO looks like a mechanical dog, has its own emotions and instincts, and walks on four legs like man's best friend. AIBO learns by living and interacting with you, developing its own unique personality unlike that of any other AIBO! Probotic's Cye Cye is a new domestic robot that uses wireless technology to place itself at the beck and call of its owners. Cye is controlled by a graphical user interface called Map-N-Zap that loads onto a PC. With the software, users acquaint the robot with its surroundings by dragging an icon around on the screen. Thus, in turn, Cye is dragged around the room. SRI International SRI International's Artificial Intelli
Our annual round-up of the latest and greatest software, hardware, websites, and gadgets, reviewed by a panel of journalists and analysts. Just in time for holiday buying ideas for your favorite techie... or yourself. [Episode #1710, First broadcast: 11/23/1999] Paul E. Schindler Jr. Senior Editor, Winmag.com and BYTE.com with CMP Media. Paul's Picks: The new Compaq Aero 1500 Ultra-thin Palm-size PC is the thinnest Palm-size PC running Windows CE currently available. The Lexmark Z51 Color Jetprinter claims to have the highest inkjet resolution on the planet! X10's DVD Anywhere wireless remote lets you control everything on your PC including it's DVD Player. Tim Bajarin President of Creative Strategies. Tim's Picks: Handspring's Visor Handheld is a palmtop that has small add-on hardware products that expand the functionality of the Visor via the product's "Springboard" expansion slot. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Digital Camera makes digital photography easy and affordable while delivering outstanding image quality. With the simple-to-use iMovie digital video editing software, Apple's iMac DV lets you create home movies, along with easy connection to the Internet. Possibly the iMac of PCs, the AMD Internet PC focuses on making PCs easier to set up, easier to use, and easier to upgrade. The IBM ThinkPad 240Z is ultra-thin, lightweight, and has loads of processing power and storage space. The lowest cost Armada solution, the Compaq Armada V300 Ultra Sub-Notebook, comes with an Intel Mobile Celeron processor, a mainstream hard drive capacity, and graphics/multimedia capability. The Psion Revo PDA offers agenda, contacts manager, email on the move, jotter, PC sync and lots more, all made to fit in your pocket. The PocketMail Backflip offers an integrated mobile e-mail solution for Palm connected organizers. Plus some hot products: With a 56K modem, an ethernet port, Mac OS 8.6 and all the right software already installed Apple's iBook is as Int
The European Technology Roundtable Exposition, (ETRE), a gathering of the most prominent computer CEO's and analysts, was hosted by Dasar and held in Monaco recently. Computer Chronicles goes on location to meet the leaders of high-tech, to talk about Internet's influence, and the general future of e-commerce. [Episode #1711, First broadcast: 11/30/1999] Inktomi A company seldom few would recognize, Inktomi's software is the engine underneath the searches you do on most web sites, such as AOL and Yahoo! Next Card One solution to consumers uneasiness of using their credit card online is the first Internet credit card, called Next Card. With Next Card, you can apply for and get approved all online usually within a matter of seconds. Next Card also will send your monthly statement via the Internet, where you can pay your bill through electronic banking. Consumers can also use the card to shop in traditional settings. Vertical Net The Wall Street darling of the business to business world with a market capitalization over two billion dollars, Vertical Net builds meaningful e-commerce communities aiding in drastically cutting the costs of sales. Cycore Cycore is a Swedish company trying to redefine traditional advertising models for the Internet. It has developed a three-dimensional engine, called Cult 3D, used for putting virtual products on the Web that you look at, play with, and "almost" touch. Y-Not Starting out as an animated greeting card site, Y-Not applied their animation technology to hyping MP3 artists. And by using the viral marketing power of the web, Y-Not makes it easy for you to send along music promos to a friend. Invention Machine Corporation Founded by Russian software engineers, IMC aims to move past search engines to what they call "reading" engines with their product CoBrain. CoBrain doesn't only find information on the Web, it reads it, summarizes it and points you to the exact information you're looking for. KeeBoo A
This week, Computer Chronicles concludes its coverage of the 1999 European Technology Roundtable Exposition, (ETRE), from Monte Carlo with an in-depth interview of Bill Gates of Microsoft. [Episode #1712, First broadcast: 12/7/1999] Microsoft Most of Microsoft's competitors have stopped their gang-up on the software giant. Part of the reason may be because Microsoft's traditional attackers, Sun and Oracle, have their own problems. Sun Sun's Java has been very successful, but among JAVA developers attending the conference, the feeling was that Sun has mis-stepped with JAVA, as much as Microsoft has gone overboard with Windows. Oracle Microsoft's other nemesis, Oracle, has been struggling with its own repositioning to take advantage of the Internet. Expedia Despite the temptations of the Internet with success of sites like Expedia, Microsoft will stay focused on its core competency which is of course, software. Business at the Speed of Thought Bill Gates calls for a "digital nervous system for business" - a final thrust toward the paperless office in this book. Iris Iris' new Optical Character Recognition software not only recognizes words, it can carry through fonts, type sizes, and printing styles into an electronic document. The Iris software does context sensitive recognition in 55 different languages, even handling Asian and Cyrillic fonts. The software also recognizes tables and spreadsheets, sending full functionality back to Excel. StorEdge StorEdge from Exegetics, takes optical character-recongized documents one step further. Once you scan in a document and run it through the Storedge software, a searchable database for all your documents is automatically created so that you never have to touch paper again. You can even do electronic highlighting and annotating. Teledesic A start-up Bill Gates has invested in, Teledesic is an immensely ambitious project to ring the globe with some sixty low-earth orbiting satellites to creat
We have scouted the floor of the world's biggest computer trade show, COMDEX, in Las Vegas. We've invited the best of the best to come into our studio to give you an in-depth demonstration of the latest innovations in personal computing. [Episode #1713, First broadcast: 12/14/1999] Compaq iPaq and the Vestel Internet Terminal Analyst Tim Bajarin of Creative Strategies takes a look at the emerging Internet appliance market featured at COMDEX. The iPaq is a device designed for companies moving toward an Internet-based computing model. Also featured at COMDEX was the Vestel Internet Terminal which will also be known as the MSN Web Companion under an OEM alliance. MP3, The Definitive Guide Author, Scot Hacker, discusses the emergence of MP3 technology and demonstrates the following products that made waves at COMDEX: i2Go eGo Sony Vaio Music Clip Personal Network Player Creative Labs Nomad Sonic Foundry's Siren Jukebox Napster 2.0 Byte.com Alexander Pournelle discusses the importance of Linux at COMDEX '99. Byte.com gave two awards to Linux at COMDEX, one of them being the "Best of Show" to the Linux Pavillion. Alex also shows us a NetWinder demonstrating Corel's WordPerfect for Linux. Blue Tooth Simon Ellis of Intel gives us a technology demonstration of Blue Tooth. Blue Tooth is not a product but a new technology backed by Intel, IBM, and Nokia. Blue Tooth's purpose is to improve existing wireless technologies by moving data and images among all sorts of household workplaces, and mobile devices (as far as 30 feet away), via radio waves. https://archive.org/details/BestofCO1999
The Internet has created a place where it is easy to find information and art to share. But what about copyright issues? Is everything free for the asking online? We'll show you software to protect your own site from being copied without your permission as well as discuss the latest issues involving newspapers and magazines re-printing their own articles online. [Episode #1716, First broadcast: 1/04/2000] David Kramer Copyright Lawyer David Kramer helps sort out some of the major copyright issues surrounding owning your own website. San Francisco Chronicle Higher Education Reporter Tanya Schevitz demonstrates a number of sites that offer university class notes online. Tanya shows us sites like Versity.com and StudentU.com and compares what they offer with the notes she took herself in the same classes. She also shows us Plagarism.org, a web service that is able to spot whether students have plagiarized online material for their essays. Adobe Photoshop Karen Gauthier, from Adobe, shows us how you can protect an image that you have created with a digital watermark in Adobe Photoshop. Karen explains why you might want a watermark, how you put a watermark in an image, how it changes (or doesn't change) the image and how you can use Photoshop to read the watermarks of images that you find online, allowing you to contact the copyright owner of the image if you want to use it yourself. MP3 for Dummies Author Andy Rathbone's latest Dummies book is all about MP3, so he's an ideal guide to take us through the copyright issues that are dogging this popular new audio format. He points us to popular MP3 web sites such as Winamp.com, Rollingstone.com, and MP3.com. Andy also explains how the music industry is fighting back by trying to introduce a new version of MP3 with some copy protections. http://archive.org/details/Copyrigh2000
As you buy faster PCs, you may be keeping your old PC for someone else in the family. But rather than buy a separate modem or printer, you can easily network your home PCs to share these peripherals. We'll look at home network options including devices that let you share your peripherals just by using your existing electrical outlets. [Episode #1717, First broadcast: 1/16/2001] NetGear Most homes have phone wiring, probably making it one of the least expensive ways to set up a home network. We'll demonstrate the latest NetGear products using your phone lines to network your PCs. Vega Technologies Computers are typically underutilized. Vega Technologies' Buddy Systems lets a second user share your CPU to work independently. All you need to buy is an extra monitor, mouse, and keyboard and you have two computers. Apple's AirPort Instead of using traditional cabling to create a network, AirPort is an 11 megabit per second wireless local area network. AirPort allows computers to communicate with one another up to 150 feet away, even through walls. The AirPort uses 2.4 GHz radio frequencies for communication. 2Wire 2Wire is building a residential gateway to deliver broadband services to the home. The residential gateway is basically a box that sits inside your home and allows you to route content around your house to various computers and appliances. You're able to share Internet access, printers, listen to music on-demand, and add extra phone lines without any additional wiring. http://archive.org/details/HomeNetw2001
This week, on the Computer Chronicles, we take you to Monte Carlo for the conclusion of a special three-part series on the 10th anniversary of the ETRE conference, the European Technology Roundtable and Exhibition. [Episode #1718, First broadcast: 1/18/2000] Linux Seen as a low-cost alternative to Windows, Linux is fueling tremendous growth in inexpensive servers and new Internet appliances. "Portal To Go" Many are seeing the world of the next decade as being one in which a variety of appliances take the place of today's general purpose PC. Oracle is moving in that direction with its new "Portal, To Go". NetZero ISP's may also offer free service because as your gateway to the Internet, they have lots of power. One example of such a ISP is Net Zero. MyWay.com MyWay.com is a new site that is pioneering a whole new level of intelligent customization. ICast.com ICast.com is one of a dozen startups positioning itself to become the first successful entertainment channel on the Web. GoTo.com One of the more innovative new web search engines is GoTo.com. The results you get don't depend on matches to key words or phrases, but on how much the various web sites have paid GoTo to get top ranking in your search results. http://archive.org/details/ETREEuro2000
Most home PC users use their telephone line to connect to the Internet. But there are other options. We'll look at cable, DSL, and satellite connections as well as the latest high-speed telephone modems to help you find a faster way to get online. [Episode #1719, First broadcast: 1/25/2000] http://archive.org/details/FasterNe2000
Whether you wish to learn to play an instrument, compose a song, download MP3 files, or just find out fun facts about your favorite musician, there's software, hardware, and many Internet sites for you. [Episode #1720 First broadcast: 2/1/2000] Adaptec - Easy CD Creator Mary Eaves of Adaptec shows us their Easy CD Creator. She explains CD-R and CD-RW technology as she demonstrates how you can use the software to make compilation CDs of your favorite music. If you are recording from old vinyl LPs, the software has a neat program called Spin Doctor that helps get rid of scratches, pops and hisses. You can also use the program to record and store any other kind of data from your PC. Beatnik Tony De Young from Beatnik shows us their cool web plug-in. He shows us several web sites such as sonicopia.com, Promotion.Yahoo.com, and a Pokemon site that have Beatnik installed, pointing out how they are different from other sites with audio. Tony also shows how you can add Beatnik to your own site. And finally he demonstrates their GrooveGrams concept where you can mix your own song online and post it. ACID Music 2.0 R. J. Holmberg shows us ACID MUSIC, a cool loop-based music creator. You can use it to create a song with almost no musical skill. You can easily add tracks and mix them together. If you have some musical ability, you can record your own tracks to add to those provided by the program. When you have created your song, you can export it as MP3, to a CD or upload it to share with others at the ACIDplanet web site. Van Koevring Interactive Piano Sean O’Shea demonstrates the upright version of the Van Koevering Interactive Piano. He shows us how its impressive range of instrument sounds. You can even use different parts of the keyboard to play different instruments. The main appeal of the piano, though, is that it incorporates a Windows 98 CPU, touchscreen and CD player, which together allow you to run music teaching software of your choice. You can
We'll be taking a look at the latest developments that allow you to talk to your computer and your computer to talk back. [Episode #1721, First broadcast: 2/8/2000] Dragon Naturally Speaking 4.0 Author Dan Newman introduces us to Dragon Systems' Naturally Speaking 4.0. He shows us how it has the intelligence to anticipate what you will be wanting to write and how you can use it to browse the web. He then shows us Dragon Mobile Organizer which allows you not only to dictate messages but to automatically turn them into memos or emails when you connect the device to your PC. Clarion AutoPC George Giles from Clarion shows off the AutoPC, a leader in the rapidly developing area of auto-based computing. The Auto PC looks and works like a conventional car CD/stereo, but it is voice activated. George also demonstrates how it will allow you to make hands-free phone calls, get messages about traffic, news or personal email and give you directions to anywhere you want to go. BeVocal Mikael Berner from BeVocal shows us how you can use your telephone, whether you're at home or on a cell phone, to connect to their service to get traffic updates for your specific location, directions, or to manage your email. GamePro Magazine Dan Amrich is an editor with the popular gaming magazine GamePro. Dan gives us an overview of the latest and coolest ways of interacting with your game software without using a keyboard. He’ll brings along his picks for the best gaming mouse, joystick, wheel and hybrids thereof, as well as some special items like a fishing rod and a light blaster gun. http://archive.org/details/Computer2000
Computer Chronicles visited Palm Springs, California to bring you Upside's "Internet Showcase". The conference provided a look at lots of exciting new Internet products and services as well as plenty of fresh ideas for how to use the Internet. [Episode #1722, First broadcast: 2/15/2000] Information Appliances: Expert City A "tech support mart" where you can shop for experts, review their ratings and their cost, Expert City allows you to hook up with a live person who will solve your computer problem in real time. The site's technology allows the expert to actually take remote control of your computer, so they don't just tell you how to fix the problem...they really do fix it. Image ID Image ID can come up with a clever approach to marketing photos with their Smart Picture Technology which essentially bar codes you with an image ID sticker. So that when you go to a theme park, you get a color wheel which uniquely identifies you and your family. As you move about the park, employees photograph you on various rides. Supersig Supersig's software lets you create mini web pages in the form of banners in an email. The supersigs act just like web pages and can hold dynamically created content and links. Aladn Aladn from Sage Systems lets you use the Web to control appliance in your house. From any web browser, you can turn the lights on, or off, read utility meters, or eventually, program your VCR. Zone Labs With always-on Internet connections becoming more common, Zone Alarm offers a way to protect your privacy. The software lets you build a virtual firewall to keep hackers from getting information off your computer. V-You A clever site that lets you protect intellectual property on your web site so that people can't steal your words, your graphics, or your pictures. Smart Pen It has Gyro Electronics inside which measure the pressure, force and acceleration when you sign your name. Once you've written your signature, no one else can forge it
Computer Chronicles visited Palm Springs, California to bring you Upside's "Showcase". Part two of our “sneak preview” of what you’ll be seeing in the next year. [Episode #1723, First broadcast: 2/22/2000] Internet News: ABC News.com Sam Donaldson, network television journalist for more than thirty years, says he is a firm believer in the Internet as the future medium for all news. He now hosts a regular fifteen minute web cast show called Sam Donaldson at ABC News.com. New York Times Another well know news heavyweight moving aggressiblley into Internet news is the New York Times. Internet Business: @Backup @Backup is a simple way to back up your files on a web site. Just click on the files you want to back up, and they automatically get sent to your virtual back up drive in cyberspace. X-Drive Another online storage service offering up to 100 megabytes of storage space for free. What’s cool about X-drive is that it appears like just another drive on your Windows desktop. You have your ‘C drive’, ‘D drive’ and now your ‘X Drive. You can choose to download at another time and it's incredibly fast – a three megabyte song move over to the X-drive can happen in twenty seconds. i-drive i-drive makes it easy to save web sites. Just grab the information you want, and transfer it to your i-drive. It collects all the HTML and metadata and it works much faster than a bookmark when it comes to retrieving that data. Zoomerang Zoomerang lets you add surveys to your web site so you can get organized feedback from your customers, your business associates or your friends. Voice Recognition: Firetalk Firetalk takes net telephony to the next phase. All you need is the plug-in, and you can talk to any one. You can even carry on a conference call with several people at once. Firetalk also automatically alerts you to other Firetalk users who are logged on to that same site so that you can also chat with other people who happen to be
There are software programs and online resources to allow you to cook like an expert chef, learn about food, and show you how to have a more nutritious meal. Since cooking shows on PBS are so popular, we'd thought we'd bring you an episode on cooking with your PC! [Episode #1724, First broadcast: 2/29/2000] http://archive.org/details/Cookingw2000
Can you make a fortune through online investing? Everybody seems to be trading stocks and bonds online these days. We'll show you how you make a trade, how to integrate your investments into your personal finance software and some websites that can help you make wise investment choices. And we'll check out a new financial information service with enough power to satisfy even the most active day trader. [Episode #1727, First broadcast: 3/21/2000] http://archive.org/details/OnlineIn2000
A review of the use of personal computers and the Internet in political campaigns, including a comparison of candidate web sites, a look inside a Senatorial campaign, and the prospects of on-line voting. Produced during the 2000 elections campaign season. http://archive.org/details/Computer2000_2
Computer Chronicles goes on the road to Dayton, Ohio to cover one of the country's largest User Group Conventions. [Episode #1750, First broadcast: 4/4/2000] https://archive.org/details/UsersGro2000
Most home PC users use their telephone line to connect to the Internet. But there are other options. We'll look at cable, DSL, and satellite connections as well as the latest high-speed telephone modems to help you find a faster way to get online. [Episode #1740, First broadcast: 1/25/2000] Internet Bible Author Brian Underdahl shows us what we can do to speed up our web access even if we don't have a high speed connection. He shows tweaks that can be done within the browser software that can speed up searching, caching or downloading files. And finally, Brian shows us Opera which is a smaller and far faster browser than either Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. Telocity One option for a high speed connection is DSL which uses existing phone lines. Telocity offers a solution for easy DSL connections by its design as a 'plug-and play' solution. You just self-install the Telocity Expressway modem box, then their installation software configures your PC automatically. @Home Eric Elia of Excite@Home tells us about broadband cable service which is a high speed connection via cable. Though not yet available in all areas, @Home delivers the Internet at speeds up to 100 times faster than a 28.8 modem. DirecPC Another way of getting broadband access is by satellite. And the best solution for the general consumer right now is DirectPC from Hughes Network Systems. DirecPC offers nationwide access to the Internet at speeds of up to 400 kbps today, which is three times faster than ISDN and 14 times faster than a standard 28.8 modem. https://archive.org/details/FasterNe2000
Whether you wish to learn to play an instrument, compose a song, download MP3 files, or just find out fun facts about your favorite musician, there's software, hardware, and many Internet sites for you. [Episode #1741, First broadcast: 2/1/2000] Adaptec - Easy CD Creator Mary Eaves of Adaptec shows us their Easy CD Creator. She explains CD-R and CD-RW technology as she demonstrates how you can use the software to make compilation CDs of your favorite music. If you are recording from old vinyl LPs, the software has a neat program called Spin Doctor that helps get rid of scratches, pops and hisses. You can also use the program to record and store any other kind of data from your PC. Beatnik Tony De Young from Beatnik shows us their cool web plug-in. He shows us several web sites such as sonicopia.com, Promotion.Yahoo.com, and a Pokemon site that have Beatnik installed, pointing out how they are different from other sites with audio. Tony also shows how you can add Beatnik to your own site. And finally he demonstrates their GrooveGrams concept where you can mix your own song online and post it. ACID Music 2.0 R. J. Holmberg shows us ACID MUSIC, a cool loop-based music creator. You can use it to create a song with almost no musical skill. You can easily add tracks and mix them together. If you have some musical ability, you can record your own tracks to add to those provided by the program. When you have created your song, you can export it as MP3, to a CD or upload it to share with others at the ACIDplanet web site. Van Koevring Interactive Piano Sean O’Shea demonstrates the upright version of the Van Koevering Interactive Piano. He shows us how its impressive range of instrument sounds. You can even use different parts of the keyboard to play different instruments. The main appeal of the piano, though, is that it incorporates a Windows 98 CPU, touchscreen and CD player, which together allow you to run music teaching software of your choice. You ca
What will day-to-day life be like when our homes are wired, when we all have broadband pipes, and when everything that surrounds us has been transformed from the world of atoms to the world of bits? We take a look at the digital future in Computer Chronicle's coverage of the Digital Living Room Conference from Laguna Niguel, California. [Episode #1744, First broadcast: 7/25/2000] AOL TV Powered by an interactive software engine from Liberate, the main difference between AOL TV and Microsoft's Web TV, is that a current AOL subscriber maintains the same online identity on AOL TV. Web TV Not to be outdone by AOL TV, Web TV has just announced its own new twist to the convergence of the TV and the PC, a new version of Web TV which lets you use it like a TIVO or Replay Personal VCR. ReplayTV ShowStopper The Panasonic ShowStopper with ReplayTV Service is moving toward the next generation of interactive TV by finding new ways to use storage and connectivity to provide a customized television viewing experience. TV on the Web Veon Veon is trying to move beyond AOL TV and Web TV to a new model, where interactivity is video based with TV style content on the Web that you can control. Esynch Esynch has com out with a multi-platform player that can play back video in any standard format and automatically synch the video to a web site. The player is called Choicecaster and its a free download. ON24 ON24 has introduced something called PersonalCast that lets you essentially create a personalized CNBC service for your investor console. You select the stocks you want to follow, the sources and experts you want to hear from, and particular stories you want to read about. Anteye.com One site that is focusing on new entertainment content on the Internet. PSMG The Play Streaming Media Group has introduced the GlobeCaster which is essentially a computer peripheral that turns your PC into a complete video production studio. Digital Music Soundbreak.
What will day-to-day life be like when our homes are wired, when we all have broadband pipes, and when everything that surrounds us has been transformed from the world of atoms to the world of bits? We conclude our look at the digital future in Computer Chronicle's coverage of the Digital Living Room Conference from Laguna Niguel, California. [Episode #1746, First broadcast: 8/1/2000] Connexion by Boeing Soon traveling by air won't keep you out of touch with news, email, or accessing the Net. Boeing's new inflight Internet service is due to launch late next year. It will cost somewhere between ten and twenty-five dollars and hour. Mobile Commerce (M-Commerce) Xenote iTag A new personal Internet device, the Xenote iTag, creates direct connections between the things that interest us in our daily lives, and online information. By "bookmarking the radio", listeners can "tag" songs and ads then connect to relevent information via the Web. Bluetooth One technology that may drive the new world of intelligent wireless devices is Bluetooth. Microsoft Pocket PC Microsoft has finally released Pocket PC, the next version of its Windows CE operating system. Voice Portal Quack.com A provider of voice-to-Web solutions, has developed technology that can quickly speech-enable existing websites and Internet information making its content available anywhere by phone. BeVocal With BeVocal, callers using a toll-free number and simple spoken commands, can access point-to-point driving directions, travel information, real-time traffic reports, weather, business locations and stock quotes. Tellme Tell Me provides a free service you call to reach the people, businesses, and information you need every day. New Information Appliances ReplayTV The Panasonic ShowStopper with ReplayTV Service is moving toward the next generation of interactive TV by finding new ways to use storage and connectivity to provide a customized television viewing experience. Cei
There are software programs and online resources to allow you to cook like an expert chef, learn about food, and show you how to have a more nutritious meal. Since cooking shows on PBS are so popular, we'd thought we'd bring you an episode on cooking with your PC! [Episode #1747, First broadcast: 2/29/2000] Webvan One of the more recent and heavy-backed entrants into the home-delivered online grocery store, the Webvan site provides more than just a place to shop. It also provides menus, articles and recipes. Sierra’s MasterCook Kelly Stanmore, from Sierra demonstrates MasterCook. The software takes you through the first to last steps of preparing an entrée. You can search for a recipe in the MasterCook library, easily change the quantities, substitute ingredients or add your own notes to the recipe. She also demonstrates MasterCook’s video tips that will help you prepare the meal and show how you can search for the perfect wine to accompany it. Cyberdiet.com Timi Gustafson, co-founder of Cyberdiet.com and a registered dietitian, helps us find a healthy recipe for dessert. She also shows us how you can use the site to create a healthy daily meal plan, as well as a plan for 12 weeks of dieting for either health reasons or weight loss. We also take a look at the fast-food comparison engine, the community areas and the health and exercise information and links. Sun Microsystems Sun Microsystems’ .Com Home Initiative shows us the first step in wiring the kitchen into your home information network: the Wireless Webpad. The Webpad can be use to find recipes or to make a shopping list. You can also connect a scanner to add items on your list or so you can keep track of what items you have to cook with. The device can be used with home delivery services. The Webpad can even control the production of your coffee maker (if it is networked)!
Can you make a fortune through online investing? Everybody seems to be trading stocks and bonds online these days. We'll show you how you make a trade, how to integrate your investments into your personal finance software and some websites that can help you make wise investment choices. And we'll check out a new financial information service with enough power to satisfy even the most active day trader. [Episode #1748, First broadcast: 3/21/2000] DLJDirect.com Bob Flowers of DLJDirect.com explains how to sign up to trade online and how to make a trade. Dob also demonstrates the free MarketSpeed software you get with DLJ. He shows off the real-time market data you get, how you can set up a streaming ticker for any selection of stocks, funds or bonds and how you can monitor your portfolio’s overall standing in real time. Quicken Theresa McGuinness, product manager of Quicken2000 shows us how you can import new information on your stocks and bonds into your personal finance software. She demonstrates how you can use the in-built connections between Quicken and Quicken.com to update your overall financial profile, alert you to changes in, or news about, your investments, and keep track of how you are meeting your investment goals. MSN Money Central Jon Markman, Pulitzer Prize winner and managing editor at MSN’s Money Central shows us some essential (and mostly free) places you can go online to get professional quality financial information. He takes us to Yahoo Finance, MSN Investor, ClearStation.com, FreeEdgar.com and Briefing.com. He also gives us some tips on pitfalls to avoid (like trusting what people say in online finance chatrooms). WindowOnWallStreet.com Mitch Ackles shows us WindowOnWallStreet.com, a news, charts and quotes site for the high-end trader. WindowOnWallStreet used to be a software product but has been turned into a web-only monthly fee service. The best thing it offers is access to what’s called Nasdaq Level II. That means y
As the presidential campaigns are sweeping the country, we bring you an update on how you can become a more educated voter through the latest online sources. [Episode #1749, First broadcast: of 3/28/2000] Aristotle Publishing Aristotle Publishing is the leading company offering high-tech solutions to political campaigns. They are heavily involved in helping campaigns get the most from their use of computers and the Internet. One are Aristotle focuses are their rich media banners where web information can be combined with voter databases to make for more effectively targeted campaign ads. Campbell for Senate We look at how computers are changing campaigns from an inside perspective. Joshua Ross takes us through the newly revamped Campbell for Senate site and points out what it offers in terms of fund raising, how it works as a resources site, and how it allows the campaign to work with other computer databases and with emai lto find supporters and then keep in touch with them throughout the campaign. Lindsey Arent of Wired News Staff-writer with Wired News, Lindsay Arent has been following the online efforts of the candidates for the 2000 Presidential election and offers us her opinion about which of them "get" the Web and which don't. San Mateo County We take a look at the future of voting and whether voting itself will be going online. One of the leading California proponents of online voting is San Mateo County Clerk Warren Slocum. Warren explains what you can do already online (register to vote) and what is impeding getting voting online. He also previews how voting might work on websites and a mobile digital ballot box. https://archive.org/details/Computer2000_2
Computer Chronicles goes on the road to Dayton, Ohio to cover one of the country's largest User Group Conventions. [Episode #1750, First broadcast: 4/4/2000] Dayton Microcomputer Association The Dayton Microcomputer Association put on their first Computerfest in 1976 and it's been growing ever since. Despite the growing sophistication in personal computer technology, the DMA believes there is still a need for users groups. What's unusual about this Computerfest is that it is a nonprofit endeavor and that the entire show is put on by volunteers. Ohio Technology Access Project The Dayton, Ohio community runs one of the nation's leading computer recycling programs. Volunteers check out the old machines, clean off the hard drives, install a new operating system, and then turn them over to people who can't afford to buy a computer. NCR NCR has become the world's leading vendor of ATM's and it is working now to push that technology in several new directions such as a new Web enabled ATM that will let you do Web surfing while you do your banking transactions. NCR is working on new web terminals that would go into kitchen appliances like refrigerators or microwave ovens. NCR thinks the kitchen is the ultimate location for Internet home appliances and NCR is working is on an automated check-out station at supermarkets. Another NCR innovation is new technology to do away with PIN numbers at ATM's by scanning the iris of your eye to identify you. Lexis Nexis Dayton, Ohio is also the home of Lexis Nexis, the world's largest online publisher. Lexis Nexis started the online research business more than 30 years ago. They are now evolving into a web based product, currently running 70 different URL's. Indeed Lexis Nexis sees itself as the original e-commerce company. Mendelson's If you are a tinkerer or inventor, Mendelson's is Mecca! They have over 400,000 items in their inventory, from computer peripherals to every kind of electronic component you
What will day-to-day life be like when our homes are wired, when we all have broadband pipes, and when everything that surrounds us has been transformed from the world of atoms to the world of bits? We take a look at the digital future in Computer Chronicle's coverage of the Digital Living Room Conference from Laguna Niguel, California. [Episode #1801, First broadcast: 9/19/2000] AOL TV Powered by an interactive software engine from Liberate, the main difference between AOL TV and Microsoft's Web TV, is that a current AOL subscriber maintains the same online identity on AOL TV. Web TV Not to be outdone by AOL TV, Web TV has just announced its own new twist to the convergence of the TV and the PC, a new version of Web TV which lets you use it like a TIVO or Replay Personal VCR. ReplayTV ShowStopper The Panasonic ShowStopper with ReplayTV Service is moving toward the next generation of interactive TV by finding new ways to use storage and connectivity to provide a customized television viewing experience. TV on the Web Veon Veon is trying to move beyond AOL TV and Web TV to a new model, where interactivity is video based with TV style content on the Web that you can control. Esynch Esynch has com out with a multi-platform player that can play back video in any standard format and automatically synch the video to a web site. The player is called Choicecaster and its a free download. ON24 ON24 has introduced something called PersonalCast that lets you essentially create a personalized CNBC service for your investor console. You select the stocks you want to follow, the sources and experts you want to hear from, and particular stories you want to read about. Anteye.com One site that is focusing on new entertainment content on the Internet. PSMG The Play Streaming Media Group has introduced the GlobeCaster which is essentially a computer peripheral that turns your PC into a complete video production studio. Digital Music Soundbreak.
What will day-to-day life be like when our homes are wired, when we all have broadband pipes, and when everything that surrounds us has been transformed from the world of atoms to the world of bits? We conclude our look at the digital future in Computer Chronicle's coverage of the Digital Living Room Conference from Laguna Niguel, California. [Episode #1802, First broadcast: 9/26/2000] Connexion by Boeing Soon traveling by air won't keep you out of touch with news, email, or accessing the Net. Boeing's new inflight Internet service is due to launch late next year. It will cost somewhere between ten and twenty-five dollars and hour. Mobile Commerce (M-Commerce) Xenote iTag A new personal Internet device, the Xenote iTag, creates direct connections between the things that interest us in our daily lives, and online information. By "bookmarking the radio", listeners can "tag" songs and ads then connect to relevent information via the Web. Bluetooth One technology that may drive the new world of intelligent wireless devices is Bluetooth. Microsoft Pocket PC Microsoft has finally released Pocket PC, the next version of its Windows CE operating system. Voice Portal Quack.com A provider of voice-to-Web solutions, has developed technology that can quickly speech-enable existing websites and Internet information making its content available anywhere by phone. BeVocal With BeVocal, callers using a toll-free number and simple spoken commands, can access point-to-point driving directions, travel information, real-time traffic reports, weather, business locations and stock quotes. Tellme Tell Me provides a free service you call to reach the people, businesses, and information you need every day. New Information Appliances ReplayTV The Panasonic ShowStopper with ReplayTV Service is moving toward the next generation of interactive TV by finding new ways to use storage and connectivity to provide a customized television viewing experience. Ce
Is your PC safe from crime? Whether it's a computer virus via email, hackers breaking into your web site, or you using your credit card to buy something online, you are not safe from crime just because you're at home. We'll show you the latest ways to protect your computer and yourself in the digital world. [Episode #1803, First broadcast: 10/3/1999] Inter@ctive Week Silicon Bureau Chief for Inter@ctive Week, Connie Guglielmo, regularly covers consumer issues such as privacy online, spam and companies building databases that may be used in ways that could hurt the consumer in the future. Connie also takes us to BizRate.com which ranks consumer product websites by those who have previously shopped there. California Department of Corporations Andrew Holmes is part of a small state agency, the California Department of Corporations, combating securities fraud on the Internet. California is one of about two dozen states that has special teams dedicated to rooting out Internet securities scams, such as companies selling bonds over the Internet to supposedly finance research. Andrew clicks us through the California Department of Corporations site which features guidelines for investors and links to related sites such as the National Fraud Center and the SEC, that helps potential online investors do their homework before they give anyone their money. SRI International Donn B. Parker has spent 30 years as a cybercrime fighter, working as a computer security expert for SRI International. He is also the author of the 1998 book, Fighting Computer Crime. With help from colleagues, a network penetration demonstration shows us how one can take control of someone else's web server and alter a web site that captures private logging-in information. McAfee.com McAfee.com is the next generation of internet services for updating, upgrading and managing PCs and provides downloadable virus checkers that will prevent some viruses from getting on your computer. McAfee Gen
Can you produce the next generation of "The Blair Witch Project" at home on your computer. We'll show you some of the tricks of personal computers these days that you can use to turn your ideas into real movies as well as just how to add some production value to your home videos. [Episode #1804, First broadcast: 10/10/2000] Digital Video for Dummies Multimedia author, Martin Doucette, shows us the differences between low, medium, and high-end digital video cameras. Martin uses the Canon Elura, GL1 and XL1 cameras to demonstrate "good", "better", and "best" levels of cameras consumers can choose from, and discusses the features that are important in each. Matrox G400-TV The G400-TV, is an all-in-one 3D graphics, video capture, and video editing card, providing full-resolution, full frame rate capture and playback with hardware-MJPEG compression/decompression. The advantage to installing the G400-TV into your PC is that since this is a hardware editing solution instead of just software, you are not limited by the speed of your PC processor. Apple's iMac iMovie We take a look at the iMacDV Special Edition, featuring a software called iMovie which is bundled on the DV models. iMovie software is meant for the first-time "filmmakers" to capture, edit, and create digital movies. Apple's G4 & Final Cut Pro Andrew Baum, with Apple Computer, demonstrates a beta version of Final Cut Pro 1.2 on a new Mac G4. He demonstrates the basic features of Final Cut Pro as he edits a short video piece. With the basic "drag and drop" technique, Andrew shows how easy Final Cut Pro makes editing, transitions, compositing, special effects, titling, and other ways of manipulating media. http://archive.org/details/DigitalH1999
Robots are used to deactivate bombs, to do work in outer space, to work on assembly lines, and just for fun. We'll learn how to build a robot at home and discuss the future of robotics. [Episode #1805, First broadcast: 10/17/2000] LEGO MindStorms The LEGO MindStorms Robotic Invention System enables kids 12 and up to design and program real robots that move, act, and think on their own using RCX, an autonomous LEGO microcomputer that can be programmed using a PC. Kids (and adults) can create everything from a light-sensitive intruder to a robotic rover that can follow a trail, move around obstacles, and even duck into dark corners. Woodside High School's "Terminator" "Terminator" is the product of Woodside High's Robotics Team and an entry in the National Robotics Competition, held yearly since 1995. The Robotics Competition is a national engineering contest immersing high school students in the world of engineering by giving them six weeks, to work with engineers to brainstorm, design, construct, and test a working robot. Along with winning the 1999 Western Regional, "Terminator" was named the most defensive robot in the competition for its remarkable ability to grab onto a 130-pound puck, push it to the opponents' side, then rear up and climb on top of the puck. Sony's AIBO An entertainment robot, AIBO looks like a mechanical dog, has its own emotions and instincts, and walks on four legs like man's best friend. AIBO learns by living and interacting with you, developing its own unique personality unlike that of any other AIBO! Probotic's Cye Cye is a new domestic robot that uses wireless technology to place itself at the beck and call of its owners. Cye is controlled by a graphical user interface called Map-N-Zap that loads onto a PC. With the software, users acquaint the robot with its surroundings by dragging an icon around on the screen. Thus, in turn, Cye is dragged around the room. SRI International SRI International's Artificial Intelli
The Internet has created a place where it is easy to find information and art to share. But what about copyright issues? Is everything free for the asking online? We'll show you software to protect your own site from being copied without your permission as well as discuss the latest issues involving newspapers and magazines re-printing their own articles online. [Episode #1806, First broadcast: 10/24/2000] David Kramer Copyright Lawyer David Kramer helps sort out some of the major copyright issues surrounding owning your own website. San Francisco Chronicle Higher Education Reporter Tanya Schevitz demonstrates a number of sites that offer university class notes online. Tanya shows us sites like Versity.com and StudentU.com and compares what they offer with the notes she took herself in the same classes. She also shows us Plagarism.org, a web service that is able to spot whether students have plagiarized online material for their essays. Adobe Photoshop Karen Gauthier, from Adobe, shows us how you can protect an image that you have created with a digital watermark in Adobe Photoshop. Karen explains why you might want a watermark, how you put a watermark in an image, how it changes (or doesn't change) the image and how you can use Photoshop to read the watermarks of images that you find online, allowing you to contact the copyright owner of the image if you want to use it yourself. MP3 for Dummies Author Andy Rathbone's latest Dummies book is all about MP3, so he's an ideal guide to take us through the copyright issues that are dogging this popular new audio format. He points us to popular MP3 web sites such as Winamp.com, Rollingstone.com, and MP3.com. Andy also explains how the music industry is fighting back by trying to introduce a new version of MP3 with some copy protections. http://archive.org/details/Copyrigh2000
Technology trivia is no small matter when it comes to displays of knowledge. In an archive edition of Computer Chronicles, technology celebrities from the East Coast and the West Coast vie to see which team knows more about computer trivia. [Episode #1807, First broadcast: 10/31/2000] The Teams: West Coast : Stewart Alsop Bill Gates John Doerr East Coast: Pat McGovern Bob Frankston The Guest Questioner: Mitch Kapor, Founder of Lotus Development Corporation The Judges Include: Bill Joy, Founder of Sun Microsystems https://archive.org/details/compbowl1
Technology trivia is no small matter when it comes to displays of knowledge. In an archive edition of Computer Chronicles, technology celebrities from the East Coast and the West Coast vie to see which team knows more about computer trivia. [Episode #1808, First broadcast: 10/31/2000] https://archive.org/details/compbowl2
There are software programs and online resources to allow you to cook like an expert chef, learn about food, and show you how to have a more nutritious meal. Since cooking shows on PBS are so popular, we'd thought we'd bring you an episode on cooking with your PC! [Episode #1809, First broadcast: 11/14/2000] Webvan One of the more recent and heavy-backed entrants into the home-delivered online grocery store, the Webvan site provides more than just a place to shop. It also provides menus, articles and recipes. Sierra’s MasterCook Kelly Stanmore, from Sierra demonstrates MasterCook. The software takes you through the first to last steps of preparing an entrée. You can search for a recipe in the MasterCook library, easily change the quantities, substitute ingredients or add your own notes to the recipe. She also demonstrates MasterCook’s video tips that will help you prepare the meal and show how you can search for the perfect wine to accompany it. Cyberdiet.com Timi Gustafson, co-founder of Cyberdiet.com and a registered dietitian, helps us find a healthy recipe for dessert. She also shows us how you can use the site to create a healthy daily meal plan, as well as a plan for 12 weeks of dieting for either health reasons or weight loss. We also take a look at the fast-food comparison engine, the community areas and the health and exercise information and links. Sun Microsystems Sun Microsystems’ .Com Home Initiative shows us the first step in wiring the kitchen into your home information network: the Wireless Webpad. The Webpad can be use to find recipes or to make a shopping list. You can also connect a scanner to add items on your list or so you can keep track of what items you have to cook with. The device can be used with home delivery services. The Webpad can even control the production of your coffee maker (if it is networked)! http://archive.org/details/Cookingw2000
Highlights of the annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition from Prague. This is the premiere annual gathering of tech industry executives. Featured in this program are Bill Gates of Microsoft, Jocelyn Attal of IBM, Tony Perkins of Red Herring, Michael Rogers of Newsweek Interactive, Carol Bartz of Autodesk, David Kirkpatrick of Fortune, Mark Walsh of VerticalNet, John Thompson of Symantec, David Wetherell of CMGI, Mitchell Kertzman of Liberate, Gil Shwed of Check Point, and Dan Gillmor of the San Jose Mercury News. Originally broadcast in 2000. http://archive.org/details/ETREEuro2001
The second part of a three part series on the annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition held in Prague. ETRE is the premiere annual gathering of high tech executives from around the world. Additional guests in part two include Thom Calandra of CBS MarketWatch, Eric Benhamou of 3Com, and Keith Krach of Ariba. Originally broadcast in 2000. http://archive.org/details/ETREEuro2001_2
The annual guide to the coolest new computer products on the market. Products reviewed include new digital cameras, MP3 players, PDAs, appliance PCs, cell phone accessories, and Sony's Aibo robot dog. Guests include writers Larry Magid of the LA Times and Mike Langberg of the San Jose Mercury News. Originally broadcast in 2000. http://archive.org/details/CC1812BUYGUIDE
We will show you the basics of how to find MP3's on the net, to portable mp3 players and how to burn your own music CDs. [Episode #1813, First broadcast: 12/12/2000] If you're into downloading mp3 files you're facing storage issues where to put it all of the stuff. Now there's a really slick and relatively inexpensive new solution from hard drive maker Maxtor. MP3.com MP3.com is the premier Music Service Provider (MSP) allowing consumers to instantly discover, purchase, listen to, store and organize their music collection from anywhere, at any time, using any Internet device. MP3.com offers more than a half-million high-quality songs from 100,000-plus artists available for FREE downloading over the Internet. Easy CD Creator pro Eliot Van Buskirk of c|net shows us how to use Easy CD Creator 4 to create both audio cds and data mp3 cds. Adaptec's Easy CD Creator 4 Deluxe gives you all the tools you need--and more--to create all sorts of data and music CDs. Portable mp3 players Larry Magid of the LA Times will review some of the newest mp3 players on the market today. Rio 600 - Capture and playback digital-quality music from the Internet or your CDs. Seize your audio, master your mix, retool your memory, even select your faceplate color. The Rio 600 offers 64MB of memory, interchangable color faceplates, and supports mp3 and Windows Media audio formats. Iomega HipZip - This portable device gives you skip-free, CD-quality sound in a cool, compact design. The HipZip also doubles as a PocketZip storage device, so you can download and transport spreadsheets, images and more. The HipZip offers Universal music file format which allows for support of both free and copyright protected content and supports MP3 and the new Microsoft® Windows Media audio formats. It also has a high quality equalizer control system that enhances audio quality. Rave: mp2200 - Its 64MB of storage on board combined with SmartMedia card slot allows unlimited expans
We wrap up ETRE 2000 in part three. We're looking at wireless and how it will affect the Internet. We'll cover everything from getting the data to your PDA or cell phone, to who's making sure the information is safe. [Episode #1815, First broadcast: 5/15/2001] https://archive.org/details/CC1815ETRE2000THREE
Computer games are not only fun but they, perhaps more than any other application, push the edge of computing power. We take a look at the latest in computer games and dedicated game consoles. [Episode #1816, First broadcast: 01/02/2001] Sega Dreamcast Christian Svensson, Editor in Chief for MCV, a strategy guide for PC and video game retailers, demonstrates the Sega Dreamcast. The Dreamcast is a video game console that's Internet-ready with a 56k modem, 19 initial games, and optional keyboard. Baldur's Gate Every year has it's hot new computer game, the must-have title for your PC. This year's runaway hit is Baldur's Gate from Interplay. Chris Parker demonstrates this current Dungeons & Dragons type game that has gotten just about everybody's vote for best role playing game of the year. Ryan MacDonald Ryan MacDonald, writer for Gamespot.com and Videogames.com, demonstrates three soon to be released hot games: Resident Evil 3 Nemesis for Sony PlayStation, WCW Mayhem and Rainbow Six for Nintendo 64. Reality Fusion Chad Kinzelberg CEO of Reality Fusion, demonstrates the GameCam. The GameCam itself is a Quick Cam from Logitech; Reality Fusion makes interactive gaming technology (called FreeAction) which lets you see yourself on the monitor as you interact with PC-generated opponents and objects like basketballs or volleyballs. https://archive.org/details/CC1816GAMING https://archive.org/details/OnlineGa01.0
This week we're going to help you preserve your privacy in the wired world. We cover the topic of "cookies" and we look at ways to browse the Web anonymously. We even look at proper conduct in a chatroom. [Episode #1817, First broadcast: of 1/9/2001] Electronic Frontier Foundation EFF is a non-profit, non-partisan organization working in the public interest to protect fundamental civil liberties, including privacy and freedom of expression in the arena of computers and the Internet. EFF was founded in 1990, and is based in San Francisco, California, with a satellite office in Washington, DC. Debra Pierce goes through the process of controlling cookies on your web browser. She explains how to find out who's trying to track you and your viewing habits. Debra also explains the importance of the privacy policy on a web site and what does having this information online can really mean to you. TRUSTe TRUSTe was launched to provide a mechanism by which Web sites could alleviate consumer concerns about privacy online. The core of this initiative was the TRUSTe Privacy Seal, a visual symbol that could be displayed by Web sites that met the program’s requirements for data gathering and dissemination practices, and agreed to participate in its dispute resolution process. TRUSTe’s goal was to establish a seal that would send a clear signal to consumers that they could expect companies to adhere to certain requirements about the way Web sites handled data, and that an independent, third-party would hear and respond to their complaints and resolve their disputes. The backbone of the TRUSTe program is the contract that is signed between TRUSTe and the Web site. This contract gives TRUSTe the ability to address users’ privacy concerns regardless of their citizenship or the location of the TRUSTe licensee. Privada Privada provides, through disassociation and compartmentalization, a unique privacy solution that allows each individual to decide how much
As you buy faster PCs, you may be keeping your old PC for someone else in the family. But rather than buy a separate modem or printer, you can easily network your home PCs to share these peripherals. We'll look at home network options including devices that let you share your peripherals just by using your existing electrical outlets. [Episode #1818, First broadcast: 1/16/2001] NetGear Most homes have phone wiring, probably making it one of the least expensive ways to set up a home network. We'll demonstrate the latest NetGear products using your phone lines to network your PCs. Vega Technologies Computers are typically underutilized. Vega Technologies' Buddy Systems lets a second user share your CPU to work independently. All you need to buy is an extra monitor, mouse, and keyboard and you have two computers. Apple's AirPort Instead of using traditional cabling to create a network, AirPort is an 11 megabit per second wireless local area network. AirPort allows computers to communicate with one another up to 150 feet away, even through walls. The AirPort uses 2.4 GHz radio frequencies for communication. 2Wire 2Wire is building a residential gateway to deliver broadband services to the home. The residential gateway is basically a box that sits inside your home and allows you to route content around your house to various computers and appliances. You're able to share Internet access, printers, listen to music on-demand, and add extra phone lines without any additional wiring. http://archive.org/details/HomeNetw2001
Will the TV and PC ever become one appliance in your living room? The convergence has begun. There are TV tuner cards for your PC, computer appliances that can be used to record television programs, and net surfing boxes for your TV. We'll review the latest products and developments. [Episode #1819, First broadcast: 1/23/2001] Intertainer Intertainer is a video-on-demand service currently in a few small trials of service. In the future, Intertainer plans to offer some 700 hours of movies, music, games, and other content that can be accessed for a fee from a PC or TV that is linked to a high speed network. The Pseudo Online Network Pseudo Programs is the premier provider of online Net-Television entertainment. Each week, Pseudo produces and netcasts over forty different interactive Net-TV shows, representing almost 200 original programming hours per month. Pseudo shows attract devoted audiences who are seeking alternatives to the offerings of mainstream media. MGI Software MGI's Pure Diva is a one-of-a-kind, Digital Interactive Video and Audio software suite that turns a PC into a digital VCRTM and DVD-based home entertainment center. It is designed to work with keyboard controls for the den or office as well as in the family room with an optional programmable remote control and an infrared receiver that can easily be attached to the PC. Liberate Technologies Liberate is one of the leaders in devoloping the "information appliance"; devices such as televisions, cell phones, game consoles, and others enhanced by an Internet connection. Liberate's goal is to expand outlets for the Internet, as well as act as the standard-bearer in the movement to create and support information appliances with a platform based on open standards. https://archive.org/details/TVMeetsP2001
When you think of Hawaii you think of sun and relaxation. There's a lot more to Hawaii today than just agriculture and tourism. Hawaii has gone hi-tech and we're going to show you some of the companies that are making Hawaii one of the fastest growing hi-tech hubs in the country. Join us for part one of our look into Hawaii's hi-tech world. [Episode #1820, First broadcast: of 1/30/2001] Trex Enterprises Trex Enterprises began operations in Hawaii in 1991 by performing R&D and maintenance at the Maui Space Surveillance Site (MSSS) on Mt. Haleakala on Maui. Since then they have substantially expanded their work in both technical scope and in geographic location. At present they have R&D laboratories and coating facilities on Maui and Kauai at four separate locations. On Maui they develop Active Pixel Image sensors for use in consumer, military, and medical products. On Kauai they're developing advanced materials for the semiconductor and biology industries. In the near future, they anticipate taking the R&D into commercial manufacturing operations in Hawaii, on both Maui and Kauai. AEOS Telescope The Advanced Electro Optical System (AEOS) facility on the Hawaiian island of Maui can pinpoint anything from high-flying aircraft to satellites orbiting earth hundreds of miles up. But this giant 3.67-meter azimuth-elevation telescope couldn't do its job without some high-tech ground anchoring achieved through state-of-the-art structural engineering. The AEOS telescope, owned by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, is not like fixed-position telescopes used for astronomy. The finely tuned 150-ton optical instrument is designed to swiftly scan the heavens both horizontally and vertically, locking on to and tracking moving objects such as the space shuttle. Micro Gaia Micro Gaia, Inc. is a microalgal biotechnology company based on the island of Maui specializing in the efficient mass-cultivation of microalgae for the global market. Using the breakthro
More from the tropical paradise call Hawaii. As congestion, pollution and traffic change the quality of life in most metropolitans, Hawaii can offer an attractive change of pace for those in the hi-tech field looking for a better living environment without sacrificing the hi-tech work. [Episode #1821, First broadcast: of 2/6/2001] Trex Enterprises Trex Enterprises began operations in Hawaii in 1991 by performing R&D and maintenance at the Maui Space Surveillance Site (MSSS) on Mt. Haleakala on Maui. Since then they have substantially expanded their work in both technical scope and in geographic location. At present they have R&D laboratories and coating facilities on Maui and Kauai at four separate locations. On Maui they develop Active Pixel Image sensors for use in consumer, military, and medical products. On Kauai they're developing advanced materials for the semiconductor and biology industries. In the near future, they anticipate taking the R&D into commercial manufacturing operations in Hawaii, on both Maui and Kauai. University of Hawaii The University of Hawaii (UH) is a postsecondary education system and comprises three university campuses, seven community college campuses, an employment training center, and five education centers distributed across six island throughout the 50th state. In addition to the flagship campus at of the University of Hawaii at Manoa, the UH system also includes the 3,000-student University of Hawaii at Hilo on the island of Hawaii and the smaller University of Hawaii-West Oahu on the leeward side of Oahu. The UH Community College system has four campuses on Oahu and one each on Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii, making college classes accessible and affordable and easing the transition from high school to college for many students. The education centers are located in the more remote areas of the state, and support the rural communities via distance education. Adtech Systems Adtech, Inc. founded in 1967 is a leading manufa
We'll take you to Kauai to see where the Defense Department is testing the Ballistic Missile Defense Program, formerly known as SDI or STAR WARS. We'll visit one of the world's most powerful supercomputer centers on the island of Maui, and we'll go to the big island to find out why some high tech workers have given up on the mainland, and are now telecommuting from Hawaii. [Episode #1822, First broadcast: 2/13/2001] Pacific Missile Range Facility The Pacific Missile Range Facility, (PMRF), is the world's largest instrumented multi-environment range capable of supporting surface, subsurface, air, and space operations. A thousand square miles of instrumented underwater range and over 42,000 square miles of controlled airspace make PMRF a premier facility for supporting operations which vary from small, single-unit exercises up to large, multiple-unit battle group scenarios. The mission of the Pacific Missile Range Facility is to provide major range services to facilitate training, tactics development, and evaluation for air, surface, and subsurface weapon systems for PACFLT, other DoD agencies, and foreign military forces; and to maintain and operate facilities and provide services and materials to support operations of aviation activities and units of the operating force of the Navy, and other activities and units designated by the Chief of Naval Operations. Textron Systems Textron Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Textron, Inc., is a leading supplier of advanced systems, components, and materials for use in aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial applications, as well as land vehicles and water craft for both military and commercial markets. Headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts, USA, the company maintains United States facilities in Massachusetts, Ohio, Louisiana, California and Hawaii as well as facilities in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1955, Textron Systems is dedicated to the research, design, development and production
Part 4 of 4 series on the new hi-tech Hawaii. With interviews of leading companies in the Hawaii area. [Episode #1823, First broadcast: of 2/20/2001] SquareUSA Square USA, Inc. is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Square Co., Ltd., which is the leading third party developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software in Japan. Square Co., Ltd. became famous for its role-playing games, including its world-renowned Final Fantasy TM, which has sold more than 26 million units to date, and now publishes other titles under the SquareSoft brand spanning all genres. The Honolulu Studio of Square USA is breaking new ground with the production of the first computer generated, animated feature film with photo-real human characters, bringing together more than 170 of the world's top creative talents in the computer graphics and feature film production industries. Production is underway at the Diamond Head Film Studio and at Square USA's Honolulu Studio at Harbor Court. Final Fantasy is scheduled for release in 2001 and will be distributed by Columbia Pictures throughout the world except Asia including Japan. Digital Island.com Digital Island has been an extremely successful Internet startup - they built their business here on Oahu, and have become a leading supplier of E-business hosting services and convergence media content. "Digital Island's Global e-Business Delivery Network enables the fast, reliable, and relevant Web experiences your customers demand. Whether your business must deliver secure data transmissions, streaming media, frequent updates, or mission-critical applications, Digital Island's integrated services securely deliver your content to the customer, providing a guaranteed, fast, and relevant customer experience, every time." Tripler Army Medical Center This is E-Health, a telemedicine project which is the brain child of Dr. Donald Person, Chief of Pediatrics at Tripler, and a passionate believer in using the Internet to solve health
We tell you the tools and the software needed so you can claim your spot on the Internet. From importing pictures to your site to advertising to help pay for your site and tell you all about it. [Episode #1824, First broadcast: of 2/27/2001] Norm Meyrowitz Norm Meyrowitz is a recognized authority on the evolution of Web development software and media technology for the Internet. Through his experience at Macromedia, Mr. Meyrowitz has overseen the creation of a broad array of multimedia and development software for the Web (Director and Dreamweaver), and drove the introduction of Macromedia Flash and Shockwave, the ubiquitous Internet media players now installed by more than 83% of the Internet population. Moonfruit.com Moonfruit offers you a free, online toolkit to help you create interactive websites and build vibrant online communities with friends, colleagues, business partners and families. Using the latest Flash technology, your sites will be fun and simple to build, fully customizable, and really full of impact. Macromedia Flash Flash, a popular authoring software developed by Macromedia, is used to create vector graphics-based animation programs with full-screen navigation interfaces, graphic illustrations, and simple interactivity in an anti-aliasing, resizable file format that is small enough to stream across a normal modem connection. The software, currently in version 5.0, is ubiquitous on the Web, both because of its speed (vector-based sites, which can adapt to different display sizes and resolutions, play as they download) and for the smooth way it renders graphics. Flash files, unlike animated but raster graphics Graphics Interchange Format and JPEG, are compact, efficient, and designed for optimized delivery. Adobe Adobe's vision is to help people communicate better. With the help of partner's such as Nokia, Real, HP, and others we have defined the next era of publishing as "Network Publishing"... Making visually rich, personalized
On location coverage of the annual Consumer Electronics Show from Las Vegas. This was the year of Napster and much of the show was about new music download sites that tried to add enough value to lure users into paying. Also covered are new approaches to ecommerce, web radio, and home media networks. Originally broadcast in 2001. http://archive.org/details/CC1846CES2001
Wireless technology is rapidly evolving, and is playing an increasing role in the lives of people throughout the world. In addition, ever-larger numbers of people are relying on the technology directly or indirectly. [Episode #1827, First broadcast: 3/20/2001] PacketVideo At the core of PacketVideo is a team of internationally acknowledged scientists: experts in the field of video telephony and video algorithm development for silicon solutions, and mobile interactive devices like PDAs, laptops, and SmartPhones. Built around the solid engineering core is a dynamic company that develops the enabling software for the encoding, transmission, management and viewing of full-motion video and audio over wireless telecommunications networks. Creative Strategies Tim Bajarin is recognized as one of the leading industry consultants, analysts and futurists, covering the field of personal computers and consumer technology. Mr. Bajarin has been with Creative Strategies since 1981 and has served as a consultant to most of the leading hardware and software vendors in the industry including IBM, Apple, Xerox, Compaq, Dell, AT&T, Microsoft, Polaroid, Lotus, Epson, Toshiba and numerous others. His articles and/or analyses have appeared in USA Today, Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Time and Newsweek magazine, Businessweek and most of the leading business and trading publications. Bluetooth The Bluetooth technology is set to revolutionize the personal connectivity market by providing freedom from wired connections. It is a specification for a small form-factor, low-cost radio solution providing links between mobile computers, mobile phones and other portable handheld devices and connectivity to the Internet. The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), consisting of leaders in the telecommunications and computing industries, is driving development of the technology and bringing it to market. The group includes founding members Ericsson, IBM, Intel, Nokia
Just the thought of a possible computer virus is enough to chill any computer user. Meet the people at the front lines in the war against the malicious computer virus. [Episode #1829, First broadcast: 4/3/2001] ClicktoSecure ClickToSecure, Inc was founded to provide versatile, extensible products that help ensure tolerance, visibility, resiliency and security within an application, server, network or enterprise. The company, which was founded in 2000, currently is shipping its first product, Hailstorm , a proactive scanning device that tests not only for security holes, but also to see how “tolerant” your network/ application is (PSS). Hailstorm eliminates the pain of bug-tracking and vulnerability databases. It allows the user to locate vulnerabilities that have never been publicly reported or discovered. As a result Hailstorms puts the enterprise user in a position of power with regards to potential attackers or even IT vendors. Zero-Knowledge Zero-Knowledge Systems provides the tools and strategies that protect personal privacy while enabling industry to build consumer trust in our digital society. In a networked world that was not engineered to support personal privacy, Zero-Knowledge is laying the technological foundations for privacy-enhanced communications and commerce between individuals and the companies, governments and organizations they interact with. Zero-Knowledge integrates advanced mathematics, cryptography and source code into its products and services -- the only way to ensure privacy and security. Finjan Software Finjan Software delivers proactive security solutions that protect companies from first-strike attacks by malicious code and active content, allowing companies to conduct e-business safely. Finjan's First-Strike Security products represent a new way to combat Trojan horses, worms, malicious Active X, Java, VB Script and JavaScript programs, using real-time behavior-monitoring technology that does not require d
We will show you the basics of how to find MP3's on the net, to portable mp3 players and how to burn your own music CDs. [Episode #1830, First broadcast: 4/10/2001] If you're into downloading mp3 files you're facing storage issues where to put it all of the stuff. Now there's a really slick and relatively inexpensive new solution from hard drive maker Maxtor. MP3.com MP3.com is the premier Music Service Provider (MSP) allowing consumers to instantly discover, purchase, listen to, store and organize their music collection from anywhere, at any time, using any Internet device. MP3.com offers more than a half-million high-quality songs from 100,000-plus artists available for FREE downloading over the Internet. Easy CD Creator pro Eliot Van Buskirk of c|net shows us how to use Easy CD Creator 4 to create both audio cds and data mp3 cds. Adaptec's Easy CD Creator 4 Deluxe gives you all the tools you need--and more--to create all sorts of data and music CDs. Portable mp3 players Larry Magid of the LA Times will review some of the newest mp3 players on the market today. Rio 600 - Capture and playback digital-quality music from the Internet or your CDs. Seize your audio, master your mix, retool your memory, even select your faceplate color. The Rio 600 offers 64MB of memory, interchangable color faceplates, and supports mp3 and Windows Media audio formats. Iomega HipZip - This portable device gives you skip-free, CD-quality sound in a cool, compact design. The HipZip also doubles as a PocketZip storage device, so you can download and transport spreadsheets, images and more. The HipZip offers Universal music file format which allows for support of both free and copyright protected content and supports MP3 and the new Microsoft® Windows Media audio formats. It also has a high quality equalizer control system that enhances audio quality. Rave: mp2200 - Its 64MB of storage on board combined with SmartMedia card slot allows unlimited expansi
On October 11-14, 2000, the European Technology Roundtable Exhibition (ETRE) welcomed over 800 CEOs from 40 countries to Europe's most exclusive IT conference. Join us for part one of this exciting event. [Episode #1831, First broadcast: 4/17/2001]
We continue our coverage of ETRE 2000 in part two. In its 11th year, this executive level event has been instrumental in gathering a coterie of some of the brightest CEOs from companies of all sizes and sectors under one roof to share the latest technology information. [Episode #1832, First broadcast: 4/24/2001]
Buying online has always proven to be a great money saver. Now with online auctions, you can find the best deal on the net and pay the price you want. If you want to get rid of some old junk in storage, or make some extra cash, selling online can be just as lucrative. [Episode #1834, First broadcast: of 5/8/2001] https://archive.org/details/GuidetoO2001
We wrap up ETRE 2000 in part three. We're looking at wireless and how it will affect the Internet. We'll cover everything from getting the data to your PDA or cell phone, to who's making sure the information is safe. [Episode #1835, First broadcast: 5/15/2001] https://archive.org/details/CC1815ETRE2000THREE
Computer games are not only fun but they, perhaps more than any other application, push the edge of computing power. We take a look at the latest in computer games and dedicated game consoles. Sega Dreamcast Christian Svensson, Editor in Chief for MCV, a strategy guide for PC and video game retailers, demonstrates the Sega Dreamcast. The Dreamcast is a video game console that's Internet-ready with a 56k modem, 19 initial games, and optional keyboard. Baldur's Gate Every year has it's hot new computer game, the must-have title for your PC. This year's runaway hit is Baldur's Gate from Interplay. Chris Parker demonstrates this current Dungeons & Dragons type game that has gotten just about everybody's vote for best role playing game of the year. Ryan MacDonald Ryan MacDonald, writer for Gamespot.com and Videogames.com, demonstrates three soon to be released hot games: Resident Evil 3 Nemesis for Sony PlayStation, WCW Mayhem and Rainbow Six for Nintendo 64. Reality Fusion Chad Kinzelberg CEO of Reality Fusion, demonstrates the GameCam. The GameCam itself is a Quick Cam from Logitech; Reality Fusion makes interactive gaming technology (called FreeAction) which lets you see yourself on the monitor as you interact with PC-generated opponents and objects like basketballs or volleyballs. [Episode #1836, First broadcast: 5/22/2001]
This week we're going to help you preserve your privacy in the wired world. We cover the topic of "cookies" and we look at ways to browse the Web anonymously. We even look at proper conduct in a chatroom. [Episode #1837, First broadcast: 5/29/2001] Electronic Frontier Foundation EFF is a non-profit, non-partisan organization working in the public interest to protect fundamental civil liberties, including privacy and freedom of expression in the arena of computers and the Internet. EFF was founded in 1990, and is based in San Francisco, California, with a satellite office in Washington, DC. Debra Pierce goes through the process of controlling cookies on your web browser. She explains how to find out who's trying to track you and your viewing habits. Debra also explains the importance of the privacy policy on a web site and what does having this information online can really mean to you. TRUSTe TRUSTe was launched to provide a mechanism by which Web sites could alleviate consumer concerns about privacy online. The core of this initiative was the TRUSTe Privacy Seal, a visual symbol that could be displayed by Web sites that met the program’s requirements for data gathering and dissemination practices, and agreed to participate in its dispute resolution process. TRUSTe’s goal was to establish a seal that would send a clear signal to consumers that they could expect companies to adhere to certain requirements about the way Web sites handled data, and that an independent, third-party would hear and respond to their complaints and resolve their disputes. The backbone of the TRUSTe program is the contract that is signed between TRUSTe and the Web site. This contract gives TRUSTe the ability to address users’ privacy concerns regardless of their citizenship or the location of the TRUSTe licensee. Privada Privada provides, through disassociation and compartmentalization, a unique privacy solution that allows each individual to decide how much pe
It's a great time to be a gamer. As new hardware and games continue to dominate the market, gamers now have more choices when it comes to using the PC for more than just work. This week we'll look at new hardware and games for your PC. [Episode #1838, First broadcast: of 6/5/2001] NVidia NVIDIA is the worldwide leader in graphics processors and media communications devices. The unmatched breadth of NVIDIA's product line enriches 3D, 2D, video, audio, communications, broadband connectivity and high-definition digital video and television for every audience and price point -- from workstations to internet-enabled appliances to mobile PCs. Philips Magnavox The Philips Acoustic Edge is first sound card that transforms every game into a movie theatre experience by transforming ordinary stereo output of games into 5.1 theatre sound. 5.1 is the type of sound you normally only get from a movie theatre or home theatre system equipped with a technology like Dolby Digital or DTS. 5..1 refers to the 5 distinctly different channels of surround sound (front left, front center, front right, rear left, rear right speakers) plus the .1 channel or "LFE" that provides special low frequency effects (rumbling, explosions, etc). Intel Pentium 4 Intel Pentium 4 processor at 1.7 GHz, the company's highest performance microprocessor for desktop computers. Computer makers worldwide will be launching systems based on this new Intel microprocessor, which is available immediately. As the Pentium 4 processor ramps into high volume, computer makers are providing a range of system choices and price points. For consumers, the Pentium 4 processor delivers high performance for processing video and audio, exploiting the latest Internet technologies, and displaying 3-D graphics. As they connect entertainment and productivity devices, users get even more value from their high-performance Pentium 4 processor-based systems. For business users, the Pentium 4 processor provides the p
Think the only way to get online is with a PC? Think again! This week, we see all the newest ways to surf the web on your television set. Web access is just the beginning. These new set-top boxes will do everything from record multiple shows to pausing live TV. This is one episode you don't want to miss! [Episode #1839, First broadcast: of 6/12/2001] Liberate Founded in April, 1996, Liberate (Nasdaq: LBRT) is a leading provider of a comprehensive software platform for delivering enhanced Internet content, services and applications to information appliances, such as television set-top boxes, game consoles, smart phones and personal digital assistants. Liberate's VP of Marketing, Charlie Tritschler, will be demonstrating the new AOLTV. Microsoft UltimateTV In 1997, Microsoft Corporation acquired WebTV Networks, Inc. and now WebTV Networks operates as a subsidiary of Microsoft. WebTV Networks drives Microsoft's efforts in the television arena, with the goal being to continue expanding the traditional role of television. Bringing the Internet to television was just the beginning for WebTV Networks. With advancements in technology, WebTV Networks is leading the way toward the convergence of entertainment and information. QPass The global leader in digital commerce services, Qpass provides the commerce infrastructure for next-generation transactions across the Internet, broadband and mobile networks and devices. Integrating its flagship Digital Commerce Service, a cross-site transactional solution for the sale of content and services via IP networks, with its industry-leading electronic wallet technology, the Qpass Connected Commerce Platform enables the sale of content, goods and services across a full range of networks and devices - including personal computers, wireless phones, PDAs and interactive television - by providing persistent, portable payment credentials, a consistent purchase experience and universal account management capabilities.
We tell you the tools and the software needed so you can claim your spot on the Internet. From importing pictures to your site to advertising to help pay for your site and tell you all about it. [Episode #1840, First broadcast: 6/19/2001] Norm Meyrowitz Norm Meyrowitz is a recognized authority on the evolution of Web development software and media technology for the Internet. Through his experience at Macromedia, Mr. Meyrowitz has overseen the creation of a broad array of multimedia and development software for the Web (Director and Dreamweaver), and drove the introduction of Macromedia Flash and Shockwave, the ubiquitous Internet media players now installed by more than 83% of the Internet population. Moonfruit.com Moonfruit offers you a free, online toolkit to help you create interactive websites and build vibrant online communities with friends, colleagues, business partners and families. Using the latest Flash technology, your sites will be fun and simple to build, fully customizable, and really full of impact. Macromedia Flash Flash, a popular authoring software developed by Macromedia, is used to create vector graphics-based animation programs with full-screen navigation interfaces, graphic illustrations, and simple interactivity in an anti-aliasing, resizable file format that is small enough to stream across a normal modem connection. The software, currently in version 5.0, is ubiquitous on the Web, both because of its speed (vector-based sites, which can adapt to different display sizes and resolutions, play as they download) and for the smooth way it renders graphics. Flash files, unlike animated but raster graphics Graphics Interchange Format and JPEG, are compact, efficient, and designed for optimized delivery. Adobe Adobe's vision is to help people communicate better. With the help of partner's such as Nokia, Real, HP, and others we have defined the next era of publishing as "Network Publishing"... Making visually rich, personalized c
Wireless technology is rapidly evolving, and is playing an increasing role in the lives of people throughout the world. In addition, ever-larger numbers of people are relying on the technology directly or indirectly. [Episode #1841, First broadcast: 6/26/2001] PacketVideo At the core of PacketVideo is a team of internationally acknowledged scientists: experts in the field of video telephony and video algorithm development for silicon solutions, and mobile interactive devices like PDAs, laptops, and SmartPhones. Built around the solid engineering core is a dynamic company that develops the enabling software for the encoding, transmission, management and viewing of full-motion video and audio over wireless telecommunications networks. Creative Strategies Tim Bajarin is recognized as one of the leading industry consultants, analysts and futurists, covering the field of personal computers and consumer technology. Mr. Bajarin has been with Creative Strategies since 1981 and has served as a consultant to most of the leading hardware and software vendors in the industry including IBM, Apple, Xerox, Compaq, Dell, AT&T, Microsoft, Polaroid, Lotus, Epson, Toshiba and numerous others. His articles and/or analyses have appeared in USA Today, Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Time and Newsweek magazine, Businessweek and most of the leading business and trading publications. Bluetooth The Bluetooth technology is set to revolutionize the personal connectivity market by providing freedom from wired connections. It is a specification for a small form-factor, low-cost radio solution providing links between mobile computers, mobile phones and other portable handheld devices and connectivity to the Internet. The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), consisting of leaders in the telecommunications and computing industries, is driving development of the technology and bringing it to market. The group includes founding members Ericsson, IBM, Intel, Nokia
When you think of Hawaii you think of sun and relaxation. There's a lot more to Hawaii today than just agriculture and tourism. Hawaii has gone hi-tech and we're going to show you some of the companies that are making Hawaii one of the fastest growing hi-tech hubs in the country. Join us for part one of our look into Hawaii's hi-tech world. [Episode #1842, First broadcast: 7/3/2001] Trex Enterprises Trex Enterprises began operations in Hawaii in 1991 by performing R&D and maintenance at the Maui Space Surveillance Site (MSSS) on Mt. Haleakala on Maui. Since then they have substantially expanded their work in both technical scope and in geographic location. At present they have R&D laboratories and coating facilities on Maui and Kauai at four separate locations. On Maui they develop Active Pixel Image sensors for use in consumer, military, and medical products. On Kauai they're developing advanced materials for the semiconductor and biology industries. In the near future, they anticipate taking the R&D into commercial manufacturing operations in Hawaii, on both Maui and Kauai. AEOS Telescope The Advanced Electro Optical System (AEOS) facility on the Hawaiian island of Maui can pinpoint anything from high-flying aircraft to satellites orbiting earth hundreds of miles up. But this giant 3.67-meter azimuth-elevation telescope couldn't do its job without some high-tech ground anchoring achieved through state-of-the-art structural engineering. The AEOS telescope, owned by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, is not like fixed-position telescopes used for astronomy. The finely tuned 150-ton optical instrument is designed to swiftly scan the heavens both horizontally and vertically, locking on to and tracking moving objects such as the space shuttle. Micro Gaia Micro Gaia, Inc. is a microalgal biotechnology company based on the island of Maui specializing in the efficient mass-cultivation of microalgae for the global market. Using the breakthrough
More from the tropical paradise call Hawaii. As congestion, pollution and traffic change the quality of life in most metropolitans, Hawaii can offer an attractive change of pace for those in the hi-tech field looking for a better living environment without sacrificing the hi-tech work. [Episode #1843, First broadcast: 7/10/2001] Trex Enterprises Trex Enterprises began operations in Hawaii in 1991 by performing R&D and maintenance at the Maui Space Surveillance Site (MSSS) on Mt. Haleakala on Maui. Since then they have substantially expanded their work in both technical scope and in geographic location. At present they have R&D laboratories and coating facilities on Maui and Kauai at four separate locations. On Maui they develop Active Pixel Image sensors for use in consumer, military, and medical products. On Kauai they're developing advanced materials for the semiconductor and biology industries. In the near future, they anticipate taking the R&D into commercial manufacturing operations in Hawaii, on both Maui and Kauai. University of Hawaii The University of Hawaii (UH) is a postsecondary education system and comprises three university campuses, seven community college campuses, an employment training center, and five education centers distributed across six island throughout the 50th state. In addition to the flagship campus at of the University of Hawaii at Manoa, the UH system also includes the 3,000-student University of Hawaii at Hilo on the island of Hawaii and the smaller University of Hawaii-West Oahu on the leeward side of Oahu. The UH Community College system has four campuses on Oahu and one each on Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii, making college classes accessible and affordable and easing the transition from high school to college for many students. The education centers are located in the more remote areas of the state, and support the rural communities via distance education. Adtech Systems Adtech, Inc. founded in 1967 is a leading manufact
We'll take you to Kauai to see where the Defense Department is testing the Ballistic Missile Defense Program, formerly known as SDI or STAR WARS. We'll visit one of the world's most powerful supercomputer centers on the island of Maui, and we'll go to the big island to find out why some high tech workers have given up on the mainland, and are now telecommuting from Hawaii. [Episode #1844, First broadcast: 7/17/2001] Pacific Missile Range Facility The Pacific Missile Range Facility, (PMRF), is the world's largest instrumented multi-environment range capable of supporting surface, subsurface, air, and space operations. A thousand square miles of instrumented underwater range and over 42,000 square miles of controlled airspace make PMRF a premier facility for supporting operations which vary from small, single-unit exercises up to large, multiple-unit battle group scenarios. The mission of the Pacific Missile Range Facility is to provide major range services to facilitate training, tactics development, and evaluation for air, surface, and subsurface weapon systems for PACFLT, other DoD agencies, and foreign military forces; and to maintain and operate facilities and provide services and materials to support operations of aviation activities and units of the operating force of the Navy, and other activities and units designated by the Chief of Naval Operations. Textron Systems Textron Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Textron, Inc., is a leading supplier of advanced systems, components, and materials for use in aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial applications, as well as land vehicles and water craft for both military and commercial markets. Headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts, USA, the company maintains United States facilities in Massachusetts, Ohio, Louisiana, California and Hawaii as well as facilities in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1955, Textron Systems is dedicated to the research, design, development and production
Part 4 of 4 series on the new hi-tech Hawaii. With interviews of leading companies in the Hawaii area. [Episode #1845, First broadcast: 7/24/2001] SquareUSA Square USA, Inc. is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Square Co., Ltd., which is the leading third party developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software in Japan. Square Co., Ltd. became famous for its role-playing games, including its world-renowned Final Fantasy TM, which has sold more than 26 million units to date, and now publishes other titles under the SquareSoft brand spanning all genres. The Honolulu Studio of Square USA is breaking new ground with the production of the first computer generated, animated feature film with photo-real human characters, bringing together more than 170 of the world's top creative talents in the computer graphics and feature film production industries. Production is underway at the Diamond Head Film Studio and at Square USA's Honolulu Studio at Harbor Court. Final Fantasy is scheduled for release in 2001 and will be distributed by Columbia Pictures throughout the world except Asia including Japan. Digital Island.com Digital Island has been an extremely successful Internet startup - they built their business here on Oahu, and have become a leading supplier of E-business hosting services and convergence media content. "Digital Island's Global e-Business Delivery Network enables the fast, reliable, and relevant Web experiences your customers demand. Whether your business must deliver secure data transmissions, streaming media, frequent updates, or mission-critical applications, Digital Island's integrated services securely deliver your content to the customer, providing a guaranteed, fast, and relevant customer experience, every time." Tripler Army Medical Center This is E-Health, a telemedicine project which is the brain child of Dr. Donald Person, Chief of Pediatrics at Tripler, and a passionate believer in using the Internet to solve health ca
On location coverage of the annual Consumer Electronics Show from Las Vegas. This was the year of Napster and much of the show was about new music download sites that tried to add enough value to lure users into paying. Also covered are new approaches to ecommerce, web radio, and home media networks. Originally broadcast in 2001. Copyright 2001 Stewart Cheifet Productions. https://archive.org/details/CC1846CES2001
Just the thought of a possible computer virus is enough to chill any computer user. Meet the people at the front lines in the war against the malicious computer virus. [Episode #1848, First broadcast: 8/14/2001] ClicktoSecure ClickToSecure, Inc was founded to provide versatile, extensible products that help ensure tolerance, visibility, resiliency and security within an application, server, network or enterprise. The company, which was founded in 2000, currently is shipping its first product, Hailstorm , a proactive scanning device that tests not only for security holes, but also to see how “tolerant” your network/ application is (PSS). Hailstorm eliminates the pain of bug-tracking and vulnerability databases. It allows the user to locate vulnerabilities that have never been publicly reported or discovered. As a result Hailstorms puts the enterprise user in a position of power with regards to potential attackers or even IT vendors. Zero-Knowledge Zero-Knowledge Systems provides the tools and strategies that protect personal privacy while enabling industry to build consumer trust in our digital society. In a networked world that was not engineered to support personal privacy, Zero-Knowledge is laying the technological foundations for privacy-enhanced communications and commerce between individuals and the companies, governments and organizations they interact with. Zero-Knowledge integrates advanced mathematics, cryptography and source code into its products and services -- the only way to ensure privacy and security. Finjan Software Finjan Software delivers proactive security solutions that protect companies from first-strike attacks by malicious code and active content, allowing companies to conduct e-business safely. Finjan's First-Strike Security products represent a new way to combat Trojan horses, worms, malicious Active X, Java, VB Script and JavaScript programs, using real-time behavior-monitoring technology that does not require
Buying online has always proven to be a great money saver. Now with online auctions, you can find the best deal on the net and pay the price you want. If you want to get rid of some old junk in storage, or make some extra cash, selling online can be just as lucrative. [Episode #1850, First broadcast: 8/28/2001] AuctionWatch.com AuctionWatch.com has developed an e-commerce platform that enables businesses of all sizes, both large and small, to benefit from dynamic pricing environments in addition to typical fixed price channels. AuctionWatch.com's services provide businesses with the tools necessary to efficiently distribute merchandise and acquire customers, while providing a convenient service for customers to locate and purchase these products. AuctionWatch.com's powerful suite of services is centered on three main areas: Seller Services, Buyer Services, and Fulfillment Solutions. eSnipe.com eSnipe serves one primary purpose for power buyers on eBay: it places bids for them during the last few seconds of the auction, a practice known as "sniping" in the online auction world. eSnipe reduces bidding wars by masking interest in auction items until the last possible moment. Because auctions on eBay take three to 10 days to close, emotional overbidding can start soon after the auction opens and last until the auction closes, instead of mere minutes as is the case in traditional offline or "outcry" auctions. Strong Numbers The Strong Numbers Blue Book provides instant fair market pricing information based on actual online transactions so consumers can determine what a product is worth before they buy or sell. The detailed Blue Book content is licensed to portals, e-commerce sites and auction sites, so their users can find specific products online instantly along with relevant product and pricing information. Currently, Strong Numbers has more than 100 partners including Excite@Home, Ask Jeeves, Lycos, and Consumer Review, as well as Fortune 500 beta part
It's a great time to be a gamer. As new hardware and games continue to dominate the market, gamers now have more choices when it comes to using the PC for more than just work. This week we'll look at new hardware and games for your PC. [Episode #1851, First broadcast: 9/4/2001] NVidia NVIDIA is the worldwide leader in graphics processors and media communications devices. The unmatched breadth of NVIDIA's product line enriches 3D, 2D, video, audio, communications, broadband connectivity and high-definition digital video and television for every audience and price point -- from workstations to internet-enabled appliances to mobile PCs. Philips Magnavox The Philips Acoustic Edge is first sound card that transforms every game into a movie theatre experience by transforming ordinary stereo output of games into 5.1 theatre sound. 5.1 is the type of sound you normally only get from a movie theatre or home theatre system equipped with a technology like Dolby Digital or DTS. 5..1 refers to the 5 distinctly different channels of surround sound (front left, front center, front right, rear left, rear right speakers) plus the .1 channel or "LFE" that provides special low frequency effects (rumbling, explosions, etc). Intel Pentium 4 Intel Pentium 4 processor at 1.7 GHz, the company's highest performance microprocessor for desktop computers. Computer makers worldwide will be launching systems based on this new Intel microprocessor, which is available immediately. As the Pentium 4 processor ramps into high volume, computer makers are providing a range of system choices and price points. For consumers, the Pentium 4 processor delivers high performance for processing video and audio, exploiting the latest Internet technologies, and displaying 3-D graphics. As they connect entertainment and productivity devices, users get even more value from their high-performance Pentium 4 processor-based systems. For business users, the Pentium 4 processor provides the perf
Think the only way to get online is with a PC? Think again! This week, we see all the newest ways to surf the web on your television set. Web access is just the beginning. These new set-top boxes will do everything from record multiple shows to pausing live TV. This is one episode you don't want to miss! [Episode #1852, First broadcast: 9/11/2001] Liberate Founded in April, 1996, Liberate (Nasdaq: LBRT) is a leading provider of a comprehensive software platform for delivering enhanced Internet content, services and applications to information appliances, such as television set-top boxes, game consoles, smart phones and personal digital assistants. Liberate's VP of Marketing, Charlie Tritschler, will be demonstrating the new AOLTV. Microsoft UltimateTV In 1997, Microsoft Corporation acquired WebTV Networks, Inc. and now WebTV Networks operates as a subsidiary of Microsoft. WebTV Networks drives Microsoft's efforts in the television arena, with the goal being to continue expanding the traditional role of television. Bringing the Internet to television was just the beginning for WebTV Networks. With advancements in technology, WebTV Networks is leading the way toward the convergence of entertainment and information. QPass The global leader in digital commerce services, Qpass provides the commerce infrastructure for next-generation transactions across the Internet, broadband and mobile networks and devices. Integrating its flagship Digital Commerce Service, a cross-site transactional solution for the sale of content and services via IP networks, with its industry-leading electronic wallet technology, the Qpass Connected Commerce Platform enables the sale of content, goods and services across a full range of networks and devices - including personal computers, wireless phones, PDAs and interactive television - by providing persistent, portable payment credentials, a consistent purchase experience and universal account management capabilities.
This week starts a special three-part series on technology and the church; we’re showing you the hardware, software and Internet solutions that are particularly appropriate for churches, synagogues, mosques and other community organizations. CCN Special Part One [Episode #1901, First broadcast: 9/18/2001] This week starts a special three-part series on technology and the church; we’re showing you the hardware, software and Internet solutions that are particularly appropriate for churches, synagogues, mosques and other community organizations. We start off looking at web design services that make it easy for any organization to build a quality web site then we visit the Ginghamsburg church in Cincinnati, Ohio where Pastor Michael Slaughter is leading a high-tech revolution. Slaughter talks about his website that’s visited by more people than actually attend services at the church. And, he also discusses how other technologies have been integrated in the church and the challenges involved in making technological changes. Then, we see how the old language of religion can be converted to the newest means of communication with multimedia- pictures, sounds and video. Dirk Peters from Dazzle is our guide in finding ways to create professional looking video for any community organization.
This week we continue with part two in our series on how religious groups, other non-profits or community groups can use the computer and the Internet to better run their organizations. CCN Special Part Two [Episode #1902, First broadcast: 9/25/2001] First, we see how computer technologies are integrated into church services. Dan Burke, multimedia director at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, gives tips on the best ways to incorporate sound and video into any community meeting. Next, we tackle one of he biggest problems for community when handling administrative aspects of their organization like paying bills, keeping track of donations and dealing with staff and volunteers. Stephen Wolf of NetLedger, now part of Oracle’s small business suite, shows us how more people are using online applications to handle the administration of their groups rather than boxed software. And finally, if an education program is part of your community or church group’s activities, online research tools can be invaluable. One of the more simple research search engines is askjeeves.com and we’ll explain the best ways to use it. http://archive.org/details/Technolo2001_2
In our final installment of our three part series on technology and the church, we continue to tell you about how churches, other non-profits or community groups can use computers and the Internet to better run their organizations. CCN Special Part Three [First broadcast: 10/2/2001] show segments Getting the most for your money is a critical element when running community groups that often have limited resources, so we begin by looking at how to get the most out of your computer hardware. Peter Newton of Netgear guides us on how to network your existing computers and peripherals so you can operate your organization in a cost-effective manner. And, we visit one church in Roseville, California that is using technology to make their services interactive. Pastor Francis Anfuso tells the story of how volunteers wired the church so members could participate in the actual service to give feedback on the sermon. He also talks about what kind of multimedia is being incorporated in many aspects of their church organization. Finally, we speak with Sean O’Shea of the Van Koevering Company to learn about how music can be incorporated into a community group’s activities or education programs. Sean will explain the technology that makes it easy to include this element of multimedia into any presentation. http://archive.org/details/Technolo2001_3
We will show you the basics of how to find MP3's on the net, to portable mp3 players and how to burn your own music CDs. [Episode #1904, First broadcast: 10/09/2001] If you're into downloading mp3 files you're facing storage issues where to put it all of the stuff. Now there's a really slick and relatively inexpensive new solution from hard drive maker Maxtor. MP3.com MP3.com is the premier Music Service Provider (MSP) allowing consumers to instantly discover, purchase, listen to, store and organize their music collection from anywhere, at any time, using any Internet device. MP3.com offers more than a half-million high-quality songs from 100,000-plus artists available for FREE downloading over the Internet. Easy CD Creator pro Eliot Van Buskirk of c|net shows us how to use Easy CD Creator 4 to create both audio cds and data mp3 cds. Adaptec's Easy CD Creator 4 Deluxe gives you all the tools you need--and more--to create all sorts of data and music CDs. Portable mp3 players Larry Magid of the LA Times will review some of the newest mp3 players on the market today. Rio 600 - Capture and playback digital-quality music from the Internet or your CDs. Seize your audio, master your mix, retool your memory, even select your faceplate color. The Rio 600 offers 64MB of memory, interchangable color faceplates, and supports mp3 and Windows Media audio formats. Iomega HipZip - This portable device gives you skip-free, CD-quality sound in a cool, compact design. The HipZip also doubles as a PocketZip storage device, so you can download and transport spreadsheets, images and more. The HipZip offers Universal music file format which allows for support of both free and copyright protected content and supports MP3 and the new Microsoft® Windows Media audio formats. It also has a high quality equalizer control system that enhances audio quality. Rave: mp2200 - Its 64MB of storage on board combined with SmartMedia card slot allows unlimited expans
Computer games are not only fun but they, perhaps more than any other application, push the edge of computing power. We take a look at the latest in computer games and dedicated game consoles. [Episode #1905, First broadcast: 10/16/2001] Sega Dreamcast Christian Svensson, Editor in Chief for MCV, a strategy guide for PC and video game retailers, demonstrates the Sega Dreamcast. The Dreamcast is a video game console that's Internet-ready with a 56k modem, 19 initial games, and optional keyboard. Baldur's Gate Every year has it's hot new computer game, the must-have title for your PC. This year's runaway hit is Baldur's Gate from Interplay. Chris Parker demonstrates this current Dungeons & Dragons type game that has gotten just about everybody's vote for best role playing game of the year. Ryan MacDonald Ryan MacDonald, writer for Gamespot.com and Videogames.com, demonstrates three soon to be released hot games: Resident Evil 3 Nemesis for Sony PlayStation, WCW Mayhem and Rainbow Six for Nintendo 64. Reality Fusion Chad Kinzelberg CEO of Reality Fusion, demonstrates the GameCam. The GameCam itself is a Quick Cam from Logitech; Reality Fusion makes interactive gaming technology (called FreeAction) which lets you see yourself on the monitor as you interact with PC-generated opponents and objects like basketballs or volleyballs. http://archive.org/details/OnlineGa01.0
We tell you the tools and the software needed so you can claim your spot on the Internet. From importing pictures to your site to advertising to help pay for your site and tell you all about it. [Episode #1907, First broadcast: of 2/27/2001] Norm Meyrowitz Norm Meyrowitz is a recognized authority on the evolution of Web development software and media technology for the Internet. Through his experience at Macromedia, Mr. Meyrowitz has overseen the creation of a broad array of multimedia and development software for the Web (Director and Dreamweaver), and drove the introduction of Macromedia Flash and Shockwave, the ubiquitous Internet media players now installed by more than 83% of the Internet population. Moonfruit.com Moonfruit offers you a free, online toolkit to help you create interactive websites and build vibrant online communities with friends, colleagues, business partners and families. Using the latest Flash technology, your sites will be fun and simple to build, fully customizable, and really full of impact. Macromedia Flash Flash, a popular authoring software developed by Macromedia, is used to create vector graphics-based animation programs with full-screen navigation interfaces, graphic illustrations, and simple interactivity in an anti-aliasing, resizable file format that is small enough to stream across a normal modem connection. The software, currently in version 5.0, is ubiquitous on the Web, both because of its speed (vector-based sites, which can adapt to different display sizes and resolutions, play as they download) and for the smooth way it renders graphics. Flash files, unlike animated but raster graphics Graphics Interchange Format and JPEG, are compact, efficient, and designed for optimized delivery. Adobe Adobe's vision is to help people communicate better. With the help of partner's such as Nokia, Real, HP, and others we have defined the next era of publishing as "Network Publishing"... Making visually rich, personalized
The enemy is different but the technology is the same. We dug into our archives and found the U.S. military technology developed during the Cold War in a 1980's Computer Chronicles show is much the same technology now used in the U.S. war against terrorism. [Episode #1909, First broadcast: 11/13/2001] show segments Revisit how the military uses Flight Simulation technologies with interviews from Singer Link. Next, see how Carnegie Melon Robotics Institute Director Raj Reddy was working to solve the problems with sensory systems in "Robot Warriors" in the 80's. We also interviewed Brian McCune of Advanced Decisions Systems to find out how artificial intelligence can be a pilot's best friend as an onboard advisor, planner and threat assessor. Finally, we’ve update the show with a more recent visit to Wright Patterson Air Force Base to see how the Air Force computing center is testing and simulating new weapons systems. http://archive.org/details/Computer2001_2
A look at the uses of computer hardware and software in the Defense Department. Shot on location at various military installations around the country. Featured are demonstrations of SDI, the Strategic Defense Initiative, the AEGIS combat control system on board the USS Valley Forge advanced navy cruiser, and the Air Force's Advanced Sensory Exploitation System using distributed networks and artificial intelligence to detect enemy threats. Originally broadcast in 1986. http://archive.org/details/Computer2001_3
Special coverage of the European Technology Roundtable and Exhibition in Rome. The big topic of discussion was the future of the economy and lots of optimism comes from the tech industry experts about opportunities for growth now that the economy has hit bottom. [Episode #1911, First broadcast: 11/27/2001] In addition to looking at the future, tech experts do some soul searching about the past. Kevin Fong from the Mayfield Fund, The Red Herring’s Tony Perkins, Bill Gates via satellite, Tim Draper from Draper, Fisher, Jurvetson and Bloomberg News journalist Joel Dreyfuss talk about what caused the dot-com crash and how the intoxicated dot-com industry is getting sober. Then, journalists give their cynical opinions on NASDAQ behavior being immoral and calculated. Dan Gillmor from the San Jose Mercury News, Michael Rogers from Newsweek, Tony Perkins and Thom Calandra from CBS Marketwatch say too many people were allowed to invest in risky ventures while basic business model ideals like profit were absent. But, some positive perspectives come out in their discussions about the sober economic setting also opening up opportunities for entrepreneurs to capitalize. Next, experts try to find a consensus on which markets to go after to deal with this economic slump. Isabell Maxwell, CEO Emeritus, Commtouch and John Thompson, Symantec CEO, say the security of data and people is a hot market while Michael Rogers says video conferencing is the happening market. Finally, discussions abound about terrorist viruses and new security technologies. And, Michael Dell joins the experts in asserting that the Internet proved its durability in the 911 aftermath while Israeli business leaders like Gil Schwed, Check Point CEO, talk about how they focus on business in the midst of terrorist-threatened world. http://archive.org/details/European2001
In part two of our coverage of the European Technology Roundtable and Exhibition in Rome, we start off with the telecom meltdown and why you still can't get low-cost broadband connections to the Internet. [Episode #1912, First broadcast: 12/4/2001] 3Com Chairman Eric Benhamou, Joel Dreyfuss from Bloomberg News, DASAR chairman/CEO Alex Vieux, David Einstein from the San Francisco Chronicle and Dan Gillmor from the San Jose Mercury News take turns discussing why telecommunications companies have failed to provide easy broadband access and how content providers haven't supplied enough material to require the need for broadband. Next, it's a battle over digital rights management between Hollywood and the Internet. Thom Calandra from CBS Marketwatch talks about how a balance could be found between fair-use and piracy and why Hollywood is still hostile to discussion over digital rights management. Then, we bring you a new solution to bridging the digital divide with a broadband satellite network ring around the Earth. Bill Owens, CEO of ICO Teledesic, explains this ambitious project to bring Internet connections to everyone all over the world. Plus, Kevin Fong from the Mayfield Fund and Michael Rogers from Newsweek talk about government regulation and funding of broadband infrastructure and how the current fear of terrorism is pushing the need for broadband with the video conferencing a safe alternative to flying. Finally Tim Draper, from Draper, Fisher, Jurvetson, and Bill Gates comment on why technology experts are looking to Asia as the key to future economic growth in the U.S. http://archive.org/details/European2001_2
Likely a repeat of 18x27 but listed elsewhere as "Wireless Computing" which could be 14x18.
Special coverage of the European Technology Roundtable and Exhibition in Rome continues with a discussion of the proposed merger between Compaq and HP. [Episode #1916, First broadcast: 1/1/2002] Bill Gates sees the new venture with optimism and Michael Dell gives his critical opinion of this new company that could be bigger than IBM. Kevin Fong from the Mayfield Fund and DASAR Chairman/CEO Alex Vieux also comment on how two very culturally different companies could mold into one. And, are we entering the “post PC” era with cell phones and PDAs as our main gateways to the World Wide Web? Red Herring’s Tony Perkins says the “always on” generation will require convenient hand-held mobile devices for Internet access. But, Michael Dell says PCs will never be obsolete as applications continue to grow to fit the size of a computer. Marimba Chairwoman Kim Polesi explains how these new mobile appliances mean new business models for the high-tech industry and 3Com Chairman Eric Benhamou talks about how the future of the web in your hand will have to wait until the economy recovers. Finally, San Jose Mercury News writer Joel Dreyfuss and Symantec CEO John Thompson discuss the security problems in a wireless world that would inhibit mobile devices. http://archive.org/details/European2002
In our final show on the European Technology Roundtable and Exhibition in Rome we wrap up what leaders in the technology field envision for the future. [Episode #1917, First broadcast: 1/8/2002] First, Bill Gates gives his opinion on what it will take for the high-tech economy to bounce back, then, he talks about XML software, web services, and how Microsoft’s passport application will help small businesses on the Internet. Meanwhile, Tony Perkins from the Red Herring describes Microsoft as tentacled monster now that the Justice Department heat is off and the company is expanding into a game box company, a media company, an Internet company and more. And Symantec CEO John Thompson argues that there is still room for the software industry even as Windows bundles more functionality into its operating system. Next up is the future of bruised business-to-business companies. Commerce One CEO Marc Hoffman says the b-to-b industry is here to stay and explains how suppliers were resisting new Internet sales models in the past and what the industry has learned from the business-to-commerce companies. The Red Herring’s Tony Perkins comments on how all companies will soon realize they must be able to automate buying and selling like Dell and Cisco to be competitive. And finally, what does the future of the Internet look like? For Bill Gates, speech recognition is one of the most exciting new technologies as well as information appliances. Michael Dell says the future of the Internet begins with smarter ways to sell things with business models that Dell is using. Tony Perkins estimates that business in mobile devices will quadruple and Dan Gillmor from the San Jose Mercury News says new operating systems will be used with improved network security. Tim Draper from Draper, Fisher, Jurvetson gets excited about nanotechnology and the future of circuits with atoms while Marimba Chairwoman Kim Polesi is convinced that the Internet will succeed when it disappears
This week's episode of Computer Chronicles features some technological advances in medicine and health from robotics to medical information management. [Episode #1918, First broadcast: 1/15/2002] We start off showing you an application for your PDA that helps you monitor your health by digitally keeping track of information such as medicine dosages or sugar levels. HealthEngage is a product from FireLogic that works as a data management resource for your body's health information. Sharon Pizer demonstrates how an asthma patient who normally uses paper and a pencil can digitally record, and share with a doctor, information such as peak flow meter ratings that measure lung functionality. Then, Dr. Mark Leavitt explains how Medscape is taking paper medical charts and turning them into a digital format. Medical charts with patient summaries come up in an instant and doctors who use a tablet computer for the application can enter information through speech recognition. And, a doctor can make this digital information available online for the patient through a highly secured site called aboutmyhealth.com. Next up is astounding new robotics technology that allows a doctor to perform a surgical procedure on a patient across the world. We show you the first ever complete surgical procedure that has been performed on a human being using tele-surgery. A doctor in New York uses the "Zeus Robotic Surgical System" developed by Computer Motion based in Santa Barbara, California to remove a gallbladder from a patient in France. It's made possible by a transatlantic fiber optic network by France Telecom that connects the remote surgeon to the robot in the operating room. Then, Dr. Harold Portnoy talks about a new website called YourSurgery.Com that can improve the communication between patients and doctors about likely outcomes and risks of surgery. The site educates the patient about the background of the medical problem, including the anatomy and pathology, and then
We get down to the fundamentals of how to buy and install a web cam and the associated software in this episode of Computer Chronicles. [Episode #1919, First broadcast: 01/22/2001] Larry Magid, syndicated columnist for the LA Times, begins by giving us a lesson on the hardware basics of web cams. He introduces us to web cams from Logitech and Creative Labs plus tells us what we can expect in various applications of web cams. Lisa Pollock then unveils new features from Yahoo! that utilizes web cam technologies. She shows us how you can connect with friends and families with web cams and Yahoo! instant messenger watching each other while you have a conversation. You can also add audio so you can do PC-to-PC voice chat. And, Pollock also explains how the newest element to Yahoo! email easily attaches a piece of video to an email using a video composer feature. We also get a tour through some of the current web cam sites on the Internet with Betsy Malloy from About.com. She shows us some of the more whimsical sites like Peter's and Debbie's cam attached to their car and some of the more useful ones such as travel and weather cams. http://archive.org/details/EasyWebC2001
In our second episode concerning the technologies behind medicine, we learn about some of the advances that are being made to tackle diseases and improve health care. [Episode #1920, First broadcast: 1/29/2002] First, Sharon Nunes explains how IBM is using computer modeling to simulate human organs. The merger of the information technology in an IBM supercomputer and the biology know-how of Johns Hopkins creates not just visual, but also functional models of organs. Nunes demonstrates how medical researchers use a complex artificial heart model to explore the data and electrical impulses in the heart. This allows researchers to determine the beneficial and adverse effects of various drugs on organs resulting in a speedier process of discovering and approving new drugs. Next up, a group called BABEC that helps students in the San Francisco Bay Area understand DNA shows us how DNA data applications are being explored in the lab and in classroom. Octavio Rodriguez and a high school student Austen Chin perform a typical lab procedure used to extract and analyze DNA samples. They also explain how DNA is used to make insulin for humans, modify genes, and identify criminals. Then, we find out how a genetic modification experiment on a Rhyseus monkey will help us understand the causes of diseases and allow us to test innovative therapies that can eradicate them. Researchers Dr. Gerald Schatten and Dr. Anthony Chan from the Oregon Health Sciences University explain how they genetically engineered a monkey to carry a gene normally found in jellyfish. If the experiment is successful, the monkey will produce a protein that will make him glow in the dark. Nanotechnology, the manipulation of matter at the atomic level, is explored with Dr. Stan Williams from Hewlett-Packard Labs Quantum Science Research Center. Using slides taken through a tunneling microscope, he shows us how certain heated chemicals naturally react on a silicon surface to build nanoscale objects.
n this week's episode of Computer Chronicles, we show you the features in Windows XP, both Home and Professional, and we'll explore whether it is worth the money to upgrade. Plus we'll show you the latest version of Internet Explorer and the Macintosh OS. [Episode #1921, First broadcast: 02/5/2002] We begin with Denny Arar from PC Magazine who explains what's new about Windows XP Home. She'll talk about the instant messenger applications, remote assistance and web cam tools that are now all bundled in this operating system. Arar also shows how you can customize personal settings for each user and she discusses the pros and cons of upgrading to XP. Then, we get an overview of the Windows XP Professional edition with Rob Enderle from Giga Information Group. He says it's almost identical to the Home edition but the professional version allows for easier access to all the printers and storage areas in a heavy-duty network. Enderle goes over some of the features of the operating system such as the ability to pull information from an old machine to a new one and the ability to discover nearby wireless networks. And, if the system is crashing, XP allows you to restore the system to an earlier point where it was working. Rob says the product is a jump in security and reliability but they could have made more advances in the areas of wireless networks. In addition, we show you the hoopla Microsoft created when launching this new product. In addition to worldwide events, promotion strategies in the U.S. included autograph sessions in computer stores, music from Madonna in commercials and a Sting concert in New York City. Microsoft also has an upgraded browser with Internet Explorer V.6, an element already built into Windows XP. Mike Elgan from Interex compares IE V.6 to Netscape and guides us through some of the browser's new characteristics such as the picture re-sizer and the media bar that allows you to listen to music or watch videos in a side bar while bro
in this week's episode, Computer Chronicles goes behind the scenes in Salt Lake City to show the high-tech innovations that ran the 2002 Olympic Games. [Episode #1924, First broadcast: 02/26/2002] show segments In this first of a two-part special series, we show you how SchlumbergerSema, the overall IT Integrator, put together one of the most secure networks ever built, managed databases and integrated software at the 2002 Olympics. Bob Cottam, the Chief IT Integrator and Xavier Roig, the General Manger of Major events both for SchlumbergerSema explain how they built a massively redundant network on the side of a snow covered mountain, guaranteed its security and provided sub-second information throughout the network. Michael Fischer, the Regional IS Manager at the Utah Olympic Park talks about how the technology in Salt Lake City had to be 100% reliable and provided data at extreme speeds. The CIS, or Commentator Information System, made it possible for announcers to have athletes' data in synch with events as they were happening. And, Jason Durrant, the Director of System Testing for SchlumbergerSema, describes the difficulties of integrating software for different sports where each has their own rules and requirements. Then, Nick Harris, the Assistant Venue IS Manager for the Utah Olympic Park, talks about the constant upgrades, debugs and testing that was required to ensure there were absolutely no slippages in an event where second chances do not exist. We also see how techies were able to close the system at the Information Technology Center so that it was bulletproof and safe from hackers. Also, the network backbone at these games was Unix; Dan Smith, VP of Sales for Sun Microsystems, along with Dave Prestwich, Unix Team Manager for the Salt Lake Organizing Committee, describe the massive installation of Sun servers and data storage units. Bob Donohoo, Senior Network Engineer for IKANO, the data-networking supplier, tells the story of how they
In this second half of a special series, Computer Chronicles continues to reveal the high-tech innovations that were behind the gold winning technology performance at the 2002 Olympic Games in Salt Lake City. [Episode #1925, First broadcast: 3/5/2002] We begin with the desktop operating system that helped run the Olympic Games and Scott Hunsworth, the PC Technician at Gateway, who describes why they used Windows NT and also shows off the flat screen monitor computer from Gateway that was used at the games. Then, we discover how the Salt Lake City organizers integrated custom software images for the unique needs of different sports, then distributed thousands of computers with 50 different applications to eleven venues housing 15 different sports using a scanner/bar code system. We also demonstrate the three main systems, Info 2002, Commentator Information System and Games Management System that SchlumbergerSema provided. The Commentator Information System, CIS, allowed for announcers to have information on event happenings in milliseconds; we show you what commentators were seeing during freestyle skiing and hockey events. Bob Cottam, the chief IT Integrator with SchlumbergerSema, talks about how all these systems were kept running with 100% reliability using a standby data center. Bob Donohoo, Senior Network Engineer from Ikano, describes how self-healing technologies from Quest also contributed to the network's reliability. Meanwhile, Xavier Roig, Major Events General Manger at SchlumbergerSema, outlines the importance of testing and simulation for the people running the network. Techies weren't the only ones testing the limits of technology. Speed skaters wore the new Nike Swift Skin body suit that reduced friction by 55% and has been called the most technically advanced piece of sports equipment available. The apparel innovation director at Nike, Rick MacDonald, says the suit was developed from computer analysis of wind tunnel studies to create just
Online travel is the most successful e-commerce product on the Internet and Computer Chronicles shows you how to find the best deals when purchasing this hot travel commodity. [Episode #1927, First broadcast: 3/19/2002] A leader in the online travel marketplace, Expedia.com contains large amounts of travel information and Mitch Robinson shows us how to sort through it using various criteria. You can use Expedia to sort options by shorter flights or departure times and you can also find a hotel based on the specific neighborhood for your travels. Robinson also explains how you can put together a customized travel package in real-time as you choose the accommodations and travel arrangements. He says that the large number of people using Expedia allows them to negotiate easier with airlines to get better deals for their users. Independent online travel expert, Ed Hasbrouk, gives us tips from his recently published book "The Practical Nomad Guide to the Online Travel Marketplace". Hasbrouk explains the difference between fares and prices and helps us understand how consolidators negotiate with airlines to set their own prices. One of his biggest tips is to research many sites to get the best airfares because no single place can promise the best prices. He discusses sites Orbitz.com, jetBlue.com, AirTreks.com, SideStep.com, Qixo.com, FareChase.com, and Farebeater.com on OneTravel.com. The site that claims to have more total bookings than anyone else online is Travelocity.com and CEO Terrell Jones discusses the benefits of using this online travel-booking giant. Jones explains how e-tickets work, how you can obtain updated flight information better online than over the phone and how to compare various vacation packages side by side on the site. To find out the secrets to getting your bid on travel auction websites, we go to Mike Dougan, the Sensible Traveler columnist at the San Francisco Chronicle. Dougan explains how Priceline is not really a place to bid
In this episode of Computer Chronicles, we show you how to protect yourself against spam, your email's most notorious enemy. [Episode #1928, First broadcast: 3/26/2002] To begin with, there are many anti-spam tools already on your computer that you may not know about. Mike Elgan from Interex first explains how spammers get your email address when you post it anywhere on the Internet. Then, he demonstrates how to create junk email folders in Outlook and also how to use the 'Rules Wizard' to create macros that get rid of junk mail. Elgan says you should not respond to junk mail and you should use two email addresses, reserving one for public use. And, there are many effective anti-spam applications that you can download from the Internet as well. PCWorld.com's Andrew Brandt recommends "SpamKiller" that runs filters then dumps junk mail in a "killed file" and "Spam Buster" that runs filters with splashier animations. Brandt also talks about "MailWasher" , a free advertising supported service that gives you the most ability to customize their filters using regular expressions. Brandt says that experts predict by 2005, most people will be receiving 40 spams per day. Then we take a look at the consequences of spam, identity theft and child abuse. An identity thief victim talks about how her name, social security number and credit card was stolen on the Internet while a hacker describes the vulnerabilities that allow them to break into systems. Tom Poledge from Symantec explains how Norton Internet Security Software can protect you by preventing designated items from being sent to insecure websites. Mailshell is an intelligent email system that allows you to customize your inbox to avoid spam. Eytan Urbas describes how the product works to block bad email and manage good email when you register and create alternative addresses for different purposes like shopping or auction bidding. With Mailshell, you can create specific filters for individual addresses
More from the tropical paradise call Hawaii. As congestion, pollution and traffic change the quality of life in most metropolitans, Hawaii can offer an attractive change of pace for those in the hi-tech field looking for a better living environment without sacrificing the hi-tech work. [Episode #1929, First broadcast: of 2/6/2002] http://archive.org/details/HiTechHa2002
We'll take you to Kauai to see where the Defense Department is testing the Ballistic Missile Defense Program, formerly known as SDI or STAR WARS. We'll visit one of the world's most powerful supercomputer centers on the island of Maui, and we'll go to the big island to find out why some high tech workers have given up on the mainland, and are now telecommuting from Hawaii. [Episode #1937, Re-broadcast: 5/28/2002] show segments Pacific Missile Range Facility The Pacific Missile Range Facility, (PMRF), is the world's largest instrumented multi-environment range capable of supporting surface, subsurface, air, and space operations. A thousand square miles of instrumented underwater range and over 42,000 square miles of controlled airspace make PMRF a premier facility for supporting operations which vary from small, single-unit exercises up to large, multiple-unit battle group scenarios. The mission of the Pacific Missile Range Facility is to provide major range services to facilitate training, tactics development, and evaluation for air, surface, and subsurface weapon systems for PACFLT, other DoD agencies, and foreign military forces; and to maintain and operate facilities and provide services and materials to support operations of aviation activities and units of the operating force of the Navy, and other activities and units designated by the Chief of Naval Operations. Textron Systems Textron Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Textron, Inc., is a leading supplier of advanced systems, components, and materials for use in aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial applications, as well as land vehicles and water craft for both military and commercial markets. Headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts, USA, the company maintains United States facilities in Massachusetts, Ohio, Louisiana, California and Hawaii as well as facilities in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1955, Textron Systems is dedicated to the research, design, development a
Think the only way to get online is with a PC? Think again! This week, we see all the newest ways to surf the web on your television set. Web access is just the beginning. These new set-top boxes will do everything from record multiple shows to pausing live TV. This is one episode you don't want to miss! [Episode #1938, Re-broadcast: 6/4/2002] Liberate Founded in April, 1996, Liberate (Nasdaq: LBRT) is a leading provider of a comprehensive software platform for delivering enhanced Internet content, services and applications to information appliances, such as television set-top boxes, game consoles, smart phones and personal digital assistants. Liberate's VP of Marketing, Charlie Tritschler, will be demonstrating the new AOLTV. Microsoft UltimateTV In 1997, Microsoft Corporation acquired WebTV Networks, Inc. and now WebTV Networks operates as a subsidiary of Microsoft. WebTV Networks drives Microsoft's efforts in the television arena, with the goal being to continue expanding the traditional role of television. Bringing the Internet to television was just the beginning for WebTV Networks. With advancements in technology, WebTV Networks is leading the way toward the convergence of entertainment and information. QPass The global leader in digital commerce services, Qpass provides the commerce infrastructure for next-generation transactions across the Internet, broadband and mobile networks and devices. Integrating its flagship Digital Commerce Service, a cross-site transactional solution for the sale of content and services via IP networks, with its industry-leading electronic wallet technology, the Qpass Connected Commerce Platform enables the sale of content, goods and services across a full range of networks and devices - including personal computers, wireless phones, PDAs and interactive television - by providing persistent, portable payment credentials, a consistent purchase experience and universal account management capabilities. M
This special edition of Computer Chronicles is the first of three shows where we travel to Singapore. In this episode, we'll show you how the country is distinguishing itself in Asia to be a living-working laboratory for advanced technologies. [Episode #1939, First broadcast 6/11/2002] Singapore is a country without natural resources, so investing in its people becomes crucial in achieving a model high-tech society of the future. Canberra Secondary School is one example of how Singapore is investing technology in schools to create high quality education. Vice Principal Leon Meng Yin shows us how students use smart cards to record their attendance and order their lunches. Chowiz.com is a web-based system that provides a cashless lunchroom and allows parents to monitor their children's consumption. We also see the school's e-newspaper and radio station that students produce using iMacs. Ng See Sing, General Manager of National Computer Systems explains how SMS applications can be utilized in education situations to communicate test results to students and to inform parents of their children's progress. Then we visit an e-learning company, Ednovation, to see how this Singaporean company is going beyond CD-ROMs to provide educational programming on the Web. Richard Yen, Managing Director of Ednovation, says since 90% of the population here has access to broadband, so the essential infrastructure is in place to pipe learning materials into the home. And, the public library, located in a shopping mall in Singapore, uses technology to make learning more accessible. They use RFID cards, or Radio Frequency ID, in books to automate checking in and out. You can also use your cell phone to check out books and get a SMS when your book is available. Singapore is also a country challenged for space so technology is also being used here to relieve congestion. The ERP, or Electronic Road Pricing System, monitors and regulates traffic into the main city with a smart
In this second part of a special series of Computer Chronicles in Singapore, we explore how Singapore is repositioning itself as a major high-tech player and staking its future largely on the new field of biotechnology. [Episode #1940, First broadcast 6/18/2002] At the Genomic Institute of Singapore, researchers are following up on the breakthrough of the sequencing of the human genome. Dr. Edison Liu says now that the human genome has been laid out, scientists here are finding what each of the proteins are responsible for and what biological functions they perform. They are seeking system biology, taking genomic knowledge and linking it with cell biology and medicine. And, as they look for that one protein appropriate for pharmaceuticals, a fundamental tool is high-end computational capabilities that can handle analysis and database requirements for many terabytes of data. Dr. Liu says Singapore's enlightened view of biomedical research encourages researchers in the country while still maintaining ethics for the people. The Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology takes a different approach to genetic research. B. Venkatesh says scientists here are studying the fugu fish because it has the smallest genome size of all the vertebrates while still having the same number of genes as humans; and sequencing the fugu fish will enable them to identify all the genes in the sequence of the human genome. Researchers at this institute are identifying genes that may be useful for developing cures for human diseases by discovering how the genes function, how they are regulated and what turns them on and off. Another approach in Singapore to curing diseases is studying millions of natural products found in soil to see if microorganisms can be useful in pharmaceuticals. Merlion Pharmaceuticals uses high throughput screening methods for testing thousands of samples for their exact biological activity. Tony Buss says Merlion's computational methods handle the 2 million t
This is the conclusion of a three-part Computer Chronicles special series exploring high tech developments in Singapore. [Episode #1941, First broadcast 6/25/2002] Investing in people is a large part of Singapore's plan to develop their high-tech and biotech economy. The Institute for Communications Research is one of the educational research centers where they specialize in optical technology, wireless technology and second generation Internet. Here they developed the Delphi Pad with Ericsson, which is a portable computer, electronic textbook and Internet terminal. It uses new 3G technology and SIP, Session Initiation Protocol, which is a new Internet-based telephony standard. The Delphi Pad uses 802.11 and Bluetooth wireless technologies. The Institute is also working with RFID technology that lets you embed electronic tags in objects without requiring a source of power. This could be used in the future to create smart packaging so boxes in a store could register themselves in inventory databases. Lye Kin Mun, Deputy Director at ICR, talks about how they converted RF energy in to power from large distances and says they extended the range of existing RFID technology from inches to 3 meters. They are also working on perfecting 3G technologies on next generation cell phones. A "smart antennae" could increase the speed and bandwidth enabling improved data communication for handhelds. And next generation Internet at this center uses QOS, Quality of Service, technology to improve data streamed over the Internet by identifying and prioritizing packets being sent over the network. Singapore is also developing creative technology skills at Nanyang Polytechnic where they specialize in Digital Media Design. Students use programs such as Macromedia Director, Shockwave, 3D Studio Max, and Adobe Premier to create educational role-playing games, robot characters and animations. Students are also doing cutting edge work using a programming language called WML to des
Online travel is the most successful e-commerce product on the Internet and Computer Chronicles shows you how to find the best deals when purchasing this hot travel commodity. [Episode #1942, Re-broadcast: 7/2/2002] A leader in the online travel marketplace, Expedia.com contains large amounts of travel information and Mitch Robinson shows us how to sort through it using various criteria. You can use Expedia to sort options by shorter flights or departure times and you can also find a hotel based on the specific neighborhood for your travels. Robinson also explains how you can put together a customized travel package in real-time as you choose the accommodations and travel arrangements. He says that the large number of people using Expedia allows them to negotiate easier with airlines to get better deals for their users. Independent online travel expert, Ed Hasbrouk, gives us tips from his recently published book "The Practical Nomad Guide to the Online Travel Marketplace". Hasbrouk explains the difference between fares and prices and helps us understand how consolidators negotiate with airlines to set their own prices. One of his biggest tips is to research many sites to get the best airfares because no single place can promise the best prices. He discusses sites Orbitz.com, jetBlue.com, AirTreks.com, SideStep.com, Qixo.com, FareChase.com, and Farebeater.com on OneTravel.com. The site that claims to have more total bookings than anyone else online is Travelocity.com and CEO Terrell Jones discusses the benefits of using this online travel-booking giant. Jones explains how e-tickets work, how you can obtain updated flight information better online than over the phone and how to compare various vacation packages side by side on the site. To find out the secrets to getting your bid on travel auction websites, we go to Mike Dougan, the Sensible Traveler columnist at the San Francisco Chronicle. Dougan explains how Priceline is not really a place to bid for
In this episode of Computer Chronicles, we show you how to protect yourself against spam, your email's most notorious enemy. [Episode #1943, Re-broadcast: 7/9/2002] To begin with, there are many anti-spam tools already on your computer that you may not know about. Mike Elgan from Interex first explains how spammers get your email address when you post it anywhere on the Internet. Then, he demonstrates how to create junk email folders in Outlook and also how to use the 'Rules Wizard' to create macros that get rid of junk mail. Elgan says you should not respond to junk mail and you should use two email addresses, reserving one for public use. And, there are many effective anti-spam applications that you can download from the Internet as well. PCWorld.com's Andrew Brandt recommends "SpamKiller" that runs filters then dumps junk mail in a "killed file" and "Spam Buster" that runs filters with splashier animations. Brandt also talks about "MailWasher" , a free advertising supported service that gives you the most ability to customize their filters using regular expressions. Brandt says that experts predict by 2005, most people will be receiving 40 spams per day. Then we take a look at the consequences of spam, identity theft and child abuse. An identity thief victim talks about how her name, social security number and credit card was stolen on the Internet while a hacker describes the vulnerabilities that allow them to break into systems. Tom Poledge from Symantec explains how Norton Internet Security Software can protect you by preventing designated items from being sent to insecure websites. Mailshell is an intelligent email system that allows you to customize your inbox to avoid spam. Eytan Urbas describes how the product works to block bad email and manage good email when you register and create alternative addresses for different purposes like shopping or auction bidding. With Mailshell, you can create specific filters for individual addresses and
In this week's episode, Computer Chronicles goes behind the scenes in Salt Lake City to show the high-tech innovations that ran the 2002 Olympic Games. [Episode #1944, Re-broadcast: 7/16/2002] In this first of a two-part special series, we show you how SchlumbergerSema, the overall IT Integrator, put together one of the most secure networks ever built, managed databases and integrated software at the 2002 Olympics. Bob Cottam, the Chief IT Integrator and Xavier Roig, the General Manger of Major events both for SchlumbergerSema explain how they built a massively redundant network on the side of a snow covered mountain, guaranteed its security and provided sub-second information throughout the network. Michael Fischer, the Regional IS Manager at the Utah Olympic Park talks about how the technology in Salt Lake City had to be 100% reliable and provided data at extreme speeds. The CIS, or Commentator Information System, made it possible for announcers to have athletes' data in synch with events as they were happening. And, Jason Durrant, the Director of System Testing for SchlumbergerSema, describes the difficulties of integrating software for different sports where each has their own rules and requirements. Then, Nick Harris, the Assistant Venue IS Manager for the Utah Olympic Park, talks about the constant upgrades, debugs and testing that was required to ensure there were absolutely no slippages in an event where second chances do not exist. We also see how techies were able to close the system at the Information Technology Center so that it was bulletproof and safe from hackers. Also, the network backbone at these games was Unix; Dan Smith, VP of Sales for Sun Microsystems, along with Dave Prestwich, Unix Team Manager for the Salt Lake Organizing Committee, describe the massive installation of Sun servers and data storage units. Bob Donohoo, Senior Network Engineer for IKANO, the data-networking supplier, tells the story of how they manipulated fiber ca
In this second half of a special series, Computer Chronicles continues to reveal the high-tech innovations that were behind the gold winning technology performance at the 2002 Olympic Games in Salt Lake City. [Episode #1945, Re-broadcast: 7/23/2002] We begin with the desktop operating system that helped run the Olympic Games and Scott Hunsworth, the PC Technician at Gateway, who describes why they used Windows NT and also shows off the flat screen monitor computer from Gateway that was used at the games. Then, we discover how the Salt Lake City organizers integrated custom software images for the unique needs of different sports, then distributed thousands of computers with 50 different applications to eleven venues housing 15 different sports using a scanner/bar code system. We also demonstrate the three main systems, Info 2002, Commentator Information System and Games Management System that SchlumbergerSema provided. The Commentator Information System, CIS, allowed for announcers to have information on event happenings in milliseconds; we show you what commentators were seeing during freestyle skiing and hockey events. Bob Cottam, the chief IT Integrator with SchlumbergerSema, talks about how all these systems were kept running with 100% reliability using a standby data center. Bob Donohoo, Senior Network Engineer from Ikano, describes how self-healing technologies from Quest also contributed to the network's reliability. Meanwhile, Xavier Roig, Major Events General Manger at SchlumbergerSema, outlines the importance of testing and simulation for the people running the network. Techies weren't the only ones testing the limits of technology. Speed skaters wore the new Nike Swift Skin body suit that reduced friction by 55% and has been called the most technically advanced piece of sports equipment available. The apparel innovation director at Nike, Rick MacDonald, says the suit was developed from computer analysis of wind tunnel studies to create just th
In this week's episode of Computer Chronicles, we show you the features in Windows XP, both Home and Professional, and we'll explore whether it is worth the money to upgrade. Plus we'll show you the latest version of Internet Explorer and the Macintosh OS. [Episode #1946, Re-broadcast: 7/30/2002] We begin with Denny Arar from PC Magazine who explains what's new about Windows XP Home. She'll talk about the instant messenger applications, remote assistance and web cam tools that are now all bundled in this operating system. Arar also shows how you can customize personal settings for each user and she discusses the pros and cons of upgrading to XP. Then, we get an overview of the Windows XP Professional edition with Rob Enderle from Giga Information Group. He says it's almost identical to the Home edition but the professional version allows for easier access to all the printers and storage areas in a heavy-duty network. Enderle goes over some of the features of the operating system such as the ability to pull information from an old machine to a new one and the ability to discover nearby wireless networks. And, if the system is crashing, XP allows you to restore the system to an earlier point where it was working. Rob says the product is a jump in security and reliability but they could have made more advances in the areas of wireless networks. In addition, we show you the hoopla Microsoft created when launching this new product. In addition to worldwide events, promotion strategies in the U.S. included autograph sessions in computer stores, music from Madonna in commercials and a Sting concert in New York City. Microsoft also has an upgraded browser with Internet Explorer V.6, an element already built into Windows XP. Mike Elgan from Interex compares IE V.6 to Netscape and guides us through some of the browser's new characteristics such as the picture re-sizer and the media bar that allows you to listen to music or watch videos in a side bar while brows
