Yesterday, I was watching some old episodes of The Computer Chronicles. I noticed that the earlier seasons had a lot more levity during the roundtable discussions, with a stronger focus on business and industry topics. This contrasts with the later seasons, which shifted almost entirely to personal computing.

My guess is that sometime in the late ’80s, the producers realized that viewers were more interested in what they could actually buy and use themselves, rather than what was happening in boardrooms and high-tech labs.

I also watched the special episode dedicated to Gary Kildall. It was exceptionally well done, and Gary came across as a genuinely awesome person. RIP Gary.