Computers and Kids
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
More from Season 9
Episode 1
Macintosh System 7.0
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
Episode 2
Windows Applications
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
Episode 3
File Compression
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
Episode 4
Computer Displays
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
Episode 5
Foreign Language Software
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
Episode 6
Tandy/Radio Shack Computers
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