Computer Chronicles S08E15

Computer Chronicles - S08E15: Sleeper Software

Feb 26, 1991TalkSeason 8, Episode 15

Most popular software titles get there as the result of an expensive sales and marketing campaign. Other programs are so popular they climb to the top of the charts just through word-of-mouth, or BBS chat. This program looks at several of these "sleeper" software programs that are worthy of note. Among the titles demonstrated are Commander Keen, PopDBF, Resident Task Manager, Prism, Pianoman, 4DOS, CommandPost, Windows Wallpaper, LCD 2.0, LJ2UP, MacBillboard, BigCheese, Ripper FKey, TappyType, Fish!, Globe, Solarian II, Melt DA, Address Book, FlashWrite, Stuffit, ToDo!, TidyItUp, DisKeeper, Red Ryder, White Knight, and Vietnam War. Guests include Jim Button, founder of the Association of Shareware Professionals. Originally broadcast in 1991. http://archive.org/details/sleepersw

Cast: Stewart Cheifet

Computer Chronicles S08E15 Synopsis

Computer Chronicles "Sleeper Software" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 1991-02-26, this episode is part of Season 8 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. Most popular software titles get there as the result of an expensive sales and marketing campaign. Other programs are so popular they climb to the top of the charts just through word-of-mouth, or BBS chat. This program looks at several of these "slee...