The first episode of The Computer Chronicles to be taped for broadcast by PBS, with hosts Stewart Cheifet and Gary Kildall covering the history of the personal computer.
A new breed of integrated software suites utilize visual interfaces to simplify user tasks. Apple's Lisa and VisiCorp's Visi On are demonstrated, followed by a discussion of Quarterdeck's DESQview.
A staple of the computing industry since its inception, word processing is a necessary skill for all computer users to learn, and the type of program a user chooses can make all the difference in terms of productivity and efficiency.