Скачать или смотреть Computer Chronicles S06E08 - COMDEX Fall 1988

In this 1988 Computer Chronicles special, Stewart Cheifet and Gary Kildall take viewers to COMDEX Fall 1988 in Las Vegas — the “Super Bowl” of computer shows. With over 100,000 attendees and 1,700 exhibitors, this event showcased cutting-edge innovations in hardware, software, and networking. The episode highlights industry battles over standards, microchannel architecture, and operating systems, alongside a preview of next-gen tech like optical storage, portable computers, and fax-integrated devices.

💻 Topics covered:
• EISA vs. MCA and OS/2 vs. UNIX — the ongoing standard wars
• Intel’s DVI full-motion video and Sony’s rewritable optical discs
• GammaLink fax modems and True Scan OCR software
• Dolphin Lapro 386 — early 386SX laptop with VGA graphics
• Sharp color scanners and Tektronix Phaser CP color printers
• Photon Paint and AT Vista graphics board for color creativity
• European and Asian pavilions — new global tech competition
• Early OCR systems, virus protection software, and handheld scanners
• Vaccinate Plus — one of the first antivirus tools for PCs
• Silver Reed SP-30 — combo printer, scanner, and copier device

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