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As the Internet evolved, the big buzzword became "push", as in push information down to you and not wait for you pull it up. This program looks at several approaches to push technology including Castanet, PointCast, BackWeb, Netscape Netcaster, and Incisa. Guests include Marimba President and CEO Kim Polese. Originally broadcast in 1997.
http://archive.org/details/Pushtech98
The rise of the web created an opportunity for a programming language that was independent of the user platform. Java was the first major language to take advantage of that. This program looks at various versions of Java and Java apps including Instant Coffee, the Lotus Bean Machine, Novita Live Letter, and CUChat 1.0. Originally broadcast in 1997.
http://archive.org/details/JAVATool
The advent of the computer and the internet provided a totally new platform for story telling. This program looks at a new paradigm for novelists using interactive technology. Demonstrations include writers.net, hooked.net, thetherapist.com, writers.com, and the Alsop Review. Also features collaborative fiction and cyber comics. Guests include cybernovelists Gary Gach, Chris Werby, Mark Dahlby, and Jaimes Alsop. Originally broadcast in 1997.
http://archive.org/details/Cyberfic98
On location coverage of the annual European Technology Roundtable Exhibition conference in Berlin. Leading technology executives and journalists from around the world gather to discuss the future of computer and internet technology. Guests include Fortune's David Kirkpatrick, Roel Pieper of Tandem, Eric Benhamou of 3Com, Michael Rogers of Newsweek, venture capitalist John Shock, conference host Alex Vieux, Marco Landi of Apple, and Stan Shih of Acer. Originally broadcast in 1996.
http://archive.org/details/ETRE1997
A look at the growing business of electronic commerce based on computers and the internet. Demonstrations include VISA's Secure Electronic Transaction technology, NetGuide, coolshopping.com, Netconex, the Internet Travel Network, and Personalogic. Originally broadcast in 1997.
http://archive.org/details/CC1535ECOMMERCE
A review of new products introduced at the annual Comdex trade show in Las Vegas. Featured products include HP LaserJet 4000 printer, the Cyberstik virtual reality joystick, Crosspad which transfers written notes to your PC, and face recognition software called FaceIt PC. Also features highlights of the Bill Gates keynote address.
http://archive.org/details/BestofCo98
In the early days of the web, you often had to add a variety of applications to make your web browser fully functional. These were sometimes called web plug-ins. This programs shows several examples including RealPlayer and RealAudio, Adobe Acrobat, MacroMedia Flash and Director, PalaceSpace, Apple QuickTime VR, and Netopia Virtual Office. Originally broadcast in 1997.
http://archive.org/details/WebPlugI98
http://archive.org/details/WebPlugI98
How do you maintain your privacy and still play in the online world? This program offers some suggestions including LPWA, the Lucent Personal Web Assistant, PGP5.5 Personal Privacy encryption software, the Anonymizer, and Firefly Networks Passport software. Also features a visit with a private investigator who deals with cyber privacy issues and a look at how eBay tries to avoid online scams. Originally broadcast in 1998.
http://archive.org/details/CyberPri98
The internet enabled just about anyone to open up an online business. But how do you do it? This program looks at several tools and options. Demonstrations include Claris Home Page, Web Site Garage, and Progress Software's WebSpeed. Model online businesses reviewed include reel.com, the proshop.com, and portabote.com. Featured guest is Rhonda Abrams, small business consultant. Originally broadcast in 1997.
http://archive.org/details/CC1541BUSONLINE
In the late nineties the internet became a major venue for playing computer games. This program looked at several of the best examples. Demonstrations include Magic: The Gathering, gamers.com, the PGL (Professional Gamers League), Microsoft's Internet Gaming Zone, and Underlight. Originally broadcast in 1998.
http://archive.org/details/BestComp98
https://archive.org/details/CC1542ONLINEGAMES
CAD software eventually migrated down to home users with tools that let you design the inside and outside of your house. This program demonstrates several examples including LandDesigner from Sierra Home, Better Homes & Gardens Online, Picture This Home from AutoDesk, 3D Home Architect Deluxe from Broderbund, and GraphiSoft's ArchiCAD. Originally broadcast in 1998.
http://archive.org/details/Homedesi98
Files were getting bigger and bigger and computer users were struggling to find more efficient ways to store their data. This program looks at several solutions including StuffIt Deluxe 4.5, Safeguard Interactive Backup 3.0, Syquest's SparQ Drive, Iomega's Clik! Drive, FutureArts as used by the San Francisco Digital Library, and the DynaMO 640 magneto optical drive. Originally broadcast in 1998.
http://archive.org/details/Storages98
In the late 1990's everyone was creating their own web site. Some were terrible, some were great. This program looked at tools and resources to help individuals build great personal web sites. Demonstrations include Project Cool, Adobe Pagemill, Emblaze Audio, Intel Quick Web, and Yahoo. Also covered are special techniques for building web sites that are friendly to disabled users. Originally broadcast in 1998.
http://archive.org/details/MyWebsit98
A review of some of the early hardware and software products for desktop video. Demonstrations include Sony's DS250 digital video camera, VideoBrush Panorama, Pinnacle Systems' microVideo DV300 editing software, Character Studio for 3D StudioMAX, and Play Incorporated's Trinity "studio-in-a-box". Originally broadcast in 1998.
http://archive.org/details/Desktopv98
Online travel sites grew from just booking planes and hotels to planning exotic adventure trips. This show looks at several examples including DeLorme's AAA Map'n'Go, lonelyplanet.com, Wild Africa CD-ROM from Sumeria, and CitySearch. Other travel sites covered include previewtravel.com, thetrip.com, biztravel.com, and frommers.com. Originally broadcast in 1998.
http://archive.org/details/Travelpl98
On location coverage of the annual CODIE awards presented by the Software Publishers Association. Twenty-three awards were given to the best new software programs in a variety of categories. Winner of the lifetime achievement award was Dan Bricklin, developer of VisiCalc, the first spreadsheet.
http://archive.org/details/1998Codi98
New software and online resources can turn your computer into a health information center. This program looks at several examples including the Home Medical Advisor from the Learning Company, Active Trainer from LaserMedia, Lighten Up from Medilife, and Ask Dr. Weil from Time New Media. Also includes the Polar Heart Rate Monitor and 3D imaging software for surgeons. Featured is a visit to the NASA Ames Biocomputation Center and the Stanford Medical Center.
http://archive.org/details/Docinabo98
East meets West in this classic quiz show about computer trivia. East coast team: Seth Godin, Walt Mossberg, Ken Wasch, Mike Zisman, and Robert Ziff. West coast team: Marc Andreesen, Scott Cook, Bill Krause, Michael Slade, Denise Caruso. Guest questioner: John Ratzenberger. Host: Stewart Cheifet. Originally broadcast in 1998.
http://archive.org/details/Computer98
The conclusion of this annual quiz show classic on computer trivia in which East meets West. East team: Seth Godin, Walt Mossberg, Ken Wasch, Mike Zisman, and Robert Ziff. West team: Marc Andreesen, Scott Cook, Bill Krause, Michael Slade, Denise Caruso. Hosts: Stewart Cheifet and John Ratzenberger.
http://archive.org/details/AnnualCo98
A review of new products introduced at the annual Comdex trade show in Las Vegas. Featured products include HP LaserJet 4000 printer, the Cyberstik virtual reality joystick, Crosspad which transfers written notes to your PC, and face recognition software called FaceIt PC. Also features highlights of the Bill Gates keynote address. Originally broadcast in 1997.
http://archive.org/details/BestofCo98
In the late nineties the internet became a major venue for playing computer games. This program looked at several of the best examples. Demonstrations include Magic: The Gathering, gamers.com, the PGL (Professional Gamers League), Microsoft's Internet Gaming Zone, and Underlight. Originally broadcast in 1998. Copyright 1998 Stewart Cheifet Productions.
https://archive.org/details/BestComp98
https://archive.org/details/CC1542ONLINEGAMES
On location coverage of the Digital Living Room conference presented by Upside magazine in Laguna Niguel, California. This conference was the first to try and define the wired, and wireless, consumer future. Guests include David Coursey, Mike Langberg, Larry Magid, Philippe Kahn, Kai Krause of Kai's Power Tools, and MSNBC anchor Brian Williams. Originally broadcast in 1998.
http://archive.org/details/DigitalL98
