Скачать или смотреть Computer Chronicles S05E10 - Decision Support Software

In this 1988 episode of The Computer Chronicles, Stewart Cheifet and Gary Kildall examine the power of decision support software, tools designed to help managers and analysts evaluate alternatives, assess risks, and make data-driven choices. From Monte Carlo simulations to decision trees and expert systems, the episode demonstrates how personal computers were becoming vital tools for business strategy and planning.

🧮 Topics covered:
• Difference between decision support software and expert systems
• Stanford’s seismic advisor built with the “Insight” expert system shell
• Decision A2 for evaluating business alternatives using decision matrices
• At Risk by Palisade Corporation — Monte Carlo simulations in Lotus 1-2-3
• SuperTree — decision tree modeling for research and investment analysis
• Knowledge engineering and Technowledge expert system shells
• Real-world applications: engineering safety, marketing strategy, R&D optimization
• The role of probabilities, risk evaluation, and expected value in modeling
• Guest experts: Peter McNamee (Strategic Decisions Group) and Jared Taylor (PC Magazine)
• “Random Access” news: HP NewWave release, Lapis video boards for Mac, White House digital record dispute, Atari Stacy laptop, IBM notebook PC prototype, and Smith Corona’s portable word processor

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