Computer Chronicles: Season 7
Season 7 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Computer Chronicles Season 6.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 7 Progress Shield
New Portable Computers
Nov 23, 1989 · 30 min
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
Megahertz Mania
Dec 7, 1989 · 30 min
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 i
Desktop Presentation Graphics: Part 1
Dec 14, 1989 · 30 min
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 Ma
Desktop Presentation Graphics: Part 2
Dec 21, 1989 · 30 min
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
Holiday Buyers Guide
Dec 28, 1989 · 30 min
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 Chei
DOS to Mac and Back
Jan 11, 1990 · 30 min
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 example
Computers and Fitness
Jan 18, 1990 · 30 min
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 compute
Low Cost LANs
Jan 25, 1990 · 30 min
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 sol
Optical Storage
Feb 8, 1990 · 30 min
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
Low Cost Laser Printers
Feb 15, 1990 · 30 min
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 a
Programming Languages
Mar 1, 1990 · 30 min
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
HyperCard Update
Mar 8, 1990 · 30 min
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 Hyperc
Desktop Video
Mar 15, 1990 · 30 min
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 vide
Flight Simulators
Mar 22, 1990 · 30 min
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
Computers on Campus
Mar 29, 1990 · 30 min
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
High Tech France: Part 1
Apr 25, 1990 · 30 min
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 demonstra
High Tech France: Part 2
May 2, 1990 · 30 min
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 th
Computer Bowl II: Part 1
May 17, 1990 · 30 min
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,
Computer Bowl II: Part 2
May 24, 1990 · 30 min
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