Computer Chronicles
Season 5 Episode 18 - Multitasking Operating Systems
7.0 ?
1984
Talk
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
Episodes in Season 5
1
Hypercard
30 min
2
Laser Printers
3
Comdex Special (1987)
4
Local Area Networks: Part 1 - IBM Compatibles
5
Local Area Networks: Part 2 - Apple
6
Consumer's Buying Guide (1987)
7
Macintosh Business Software
8
Computer Games: Part 1
9
Computer Games: Part 2
10
Decision Support Software
11
Imaging Software
12
MacWorld San Francisco (1988)
13
The New Amigas
14
CD-ROMs (1988)
15
Tax Preparation Software
16
Shareware
17
The Commodore 64
18
Multitasking Operating Systems
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19
Business Graphics: Part 1 - Mac
20
Business Graphics: Part 2 - PC
21
Input Devices
22
Computers and Politics (1988)
23
Laptop Peripherals
24
Add-On Boards & Cards
25
Investment Software
26
