Computer Chronicles - S12E04: PowerPC and PowerMac

Name: PowerPC and PowerMac
Genre: Talk
Released: 1994-10-18
Duration: 23 min

Oct 18, 1994TalkSeason 12, Episode 4

Motorola's new PowerPC microprocessor launched a whole new generation of computers including the PowerMac. This program looks at the increased speed and functionality of computers using the new Motorola CPU. Demonstrations include various benchmark tests on the PowerMac, the PowerMac 7100 and the PowerMac 8100, applications such as Excel 5.0 for the Mac, and PhotoShop 3.0. Also a look at SoftWindows, a utility that lets you run Windows apps on a PowerMac. Includes a visit to Motorola's CPU design center and the implementation of a huge data center at the University of Texas using 750 new PowerMacs. Guests include Jim Gable and Stephen Dougherty of Apple, John Peck of Adobe Systems, and John Morse of Microsoft. Originally broadcast in 1994. http://archive.org/details/PowerPC10.1

Cast: Stewart Cheifet

All Episodes - Season 12

01PC Expo 1994Sep 27, 1994 02MacWorld Boston 1994Oct 04, 1994 03ETRE Conference BarcelonaOct 11, 1994 04PowerPC and PowerMacOct 18, 1994 05Computer ArtOct 25, 1994 06Plug and PlayNov 01, 1994 07Windows 4.0 a.k.a. Windows 95Nov 08, 1994 08Virtual MeetingsNov 15, 1994 09Consumer's Buying GuideNov 29, 1994 10Comdex Special 1994Dec 06, 1994 11Talking ComputersDec 13, 1994 12Interactive MusicJan 03, 1995 13Digital Photo FinishingJan 10, 1995 14Computer GamesJan 24, 1995 15Computers and SportsJan 31, 1995 16Consumer Electronics Show 1995Feb 07, 1995 17OS/2 WarpFeb 28, 1995 18Investment SoftwareMar 07, 1995 19Learning on a ComputerMar 21, 1995 20Computer MemoryMar 28, 1995 21SPA Codie Awards 1995Apr 11, 1995 22PC VideoApr 18, 1995 23Mobile ComputingApr 25, 1995 24The InternetMay 02, 1995 25Computer Bowl VIIMay 30, 1995 26Gary Kildall SpecialAug 01, 1995 40REPEATNov 09, 2026

Computer Chronicles S12E04 Synopsis

Computer Chronicles "PowerPC and PowerMac" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 1994-10-18, this episode is part of Season 12 of Computer Chronicles. Featuring performances from Stewart Cheifet among the cast. With a runtime of 30m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Talk series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Motorola's new PowerPC microprocessor launched a whole new generation of computers including the PowerMac. This program looks at the increased speed and functionality of computers using the new Motorola CPU. Demonstrations include various benchmark t...