Compatibles (IBM Clones)
- Episode aired Jan 24, 1985
- TV-G
- 30m
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A comparative look at the new breed of IBM lookalike PCs.A comparative look at the new breed of IBM lookalike PCs.A comparative look at the new breed of IBM lookalike PCs.
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Written and Performed by Craig Palmer
Published by Network Music © 1983
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First episode I ever saw of Computer Chronicles
Somehow, YouTube steered me toward this after I stated watching Halt and Catch Fire. This episode is a great primer on IBM clones from back in the day and a great introduction to the series as a whole.
Even a computer novice like myself was fascinated by topics like: -How makers of these compatibles had to make a BIOS that IBM couldn't sue them over -Who were the players in this IBM Compatible market (Compaq, Tandy, etc.) and how did they sell themselves to the greater public
Granted, this is now a historical episode and not a current one as IBM is no longer in the PC business, but it is fascinating nonetheless.
It almost makes you want to go out and build your own PC!
Even a computer novice like myself was fascinated by topics like: -How makers of these compatibles had to make a BIOS that IBM couldn't sue them over -Who were the players in this IBM Compatible market (Compaq, Tandy, etc.) and how did they sell themselves to the greater public
Granted, this is now a historical episode and not a current one as IBM is no longer in the PC business, but it is fascinating nonetheless.
It almost makes you want to go out and build your own PC!
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- nclogan2000
- Oct 12, 2022
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