Computer Chronicles - S01E24: Super Computers

Name: Super Computers
Genre: Talk
Released: 1984-10-19
Duration: 23 min

Oct 19, 1984TalkSeason 1, Episode 24

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

Cast: Stewart Cheifet, Gary Kildall

All Episodes - Season 1

01Mainframes to Minis to MicrosFeb 05, 1984 02Integrated SoftwareFeb 12, 1984 03Computer MusicFeb 19, 1984 04Computer SimulationsFeb 26, 1984 05Operating SystemsMar 04, 1984 06Word ProcessingMar 05, 1984 07Computer SecurityMar 12, 1984 08RoboticsMar 19, 1984 09Speech SynthesisMar 26, 1984 10Local Area NetworksApr 02, 1984 11Microchip TechnologyApr 05, 1984 12Business ApplicationsApr 09, 1984 13Storage DevicesApr 16, 1984 14PrintersApr 23, 1984 15Database SoftwareApr 30, 1984 16Computer GraphicsMay 07, 1984 17Decision Support SystemsMay 14, 1984 18Computer ErgonomicsMay 21, 1984 19Programming LanguagesJun 25, 1984 20Software UtilitiesJul 02, 1984 21Computer GamesSep 28, 1984 22Computer EntrepreneursOct 05, 1984 23Fifth Generation ComputersOct 12, 1984 24Super ComputersOct 19, 1984 25Artificial IntelligenceOct 26, 1984 26Computers in EducationNov 02, 1984

Computer Chronicles S01E24 Synopsis

Computer Chronicles "Super Computers" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 1984-10-19, this episode is part of Season 1 of Computer Chronicles. Featuring performances from Stewart Cheifet, Gary Kildall among the cast. As part of this Talk series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. 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 Univ...