Computer Chronicles
Season 7 Episode 15 - Optical Storage
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
Episodes in Season 7
Personal Finance Software (1989)
30 min
Creativity Software
30 min
Artificial Intelligence (1989)
30 min
New Portable Computers
30 min
Software for Kids (1989)
30 min
Megahertz Mania
30 min
Desktop Presentation Graphics: Part 1
30 min
Desktop Presentation Graphics: Part 2
30 min
Holiday Buyers Guide
30 min
Software Piracy
30 min
DOS to Mac and Back
30 min
Computers and Fitness
30 min
Low Cost LANs
30 min
Computers and the Law
30 min
Optical Storage
30 min
Low Cost Laser Printers
30 min
Computer Ergonomics (1990)
30 min
Programming Languages (1990)
30 min
HyperCard Update
30 min
Desktop Video
30 min
Flight Simulators (1990)
30 min
Computers on Campus
30 min
High Tech France: Part 1
30 min
High Tech France: Part 2
30 min
Computer Bowl II: Part 1
30 min
Computer Bowl II: Part 2
30 min
