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kowgod
10-08-2006, 10:10 PM
This is just a general question to all the readers out there. Not necessarily something for Rev3, just something I am interested in finding your thoughts on.

What would you think about a computer history show? Something along the lines of taking a chronographical look at the major developments in the computer industry, and spending a half hour to an hour on each one, delving deeply into the people and products that helped shape that development.

For example, a show on Intel's development of the microprocessor, or an in depth look at the history of Apple, or even detailed analysis of the development of some of the technologies that led to the development of the internet.

Each episode would include hands on demonstrations of the hardware of the era, as well as interviews with the major players at the time.

It would not be a comedy, but rather an interesting look at the way we got to where we are today.

Let me know what you think of this. Is this something you would watch?

ryudo
10-08-2006, 10:27 PM
I love the idea.
And if it could pull something even half of a hitory channel style presentation it would be that much better!

noonebutme
10-08-2006, 11:28 PM
I'd love to see something like this. Computer history's facinating, though not enough people know anything about it so it's a rarity when there's a discussion on it :/

I'd be happy to help set up a script or basic idea of what'll be discussed if a show like this was to take place.

njshadow
10-08-2006, 11:38 PM
That would be pretty awesome, especially if it was done kinda like G4's ICONS used to be. You really learn a lot from those types of shows and boy are they addicting to watch!

daikun
10-08-2006, 11:57 PM
That's a great idea! I love it. :)

pamich
10-09-2006, 12:00 AM
I would definatly watch that.

sugarsickness
10-09-2006, 02:24 AM
Great idea if done well :]

fantasybecomealive
10-09-2006, 02:42 AM
The "hands-on demonstration" idea sounds amazing.

I'd love to see some old orange monochrome gear in action again.

adamzx
10-09-2006, 07:48 AM
Love It!!!

phatlip12
10-09-2006, 07:52 AM
Love the idea, I even thought of doing a similar podcast myself.

thefast
10-09-2006, 08:44 AM
This is the sort of thing that I'd watch if I needed to go to sleep, but then decided that I could get enough sleep if I went to bed after watching an episode of it first.

treeninja
10-09-2006, 12:11 PM
I love the idea... But then again, I really love anything dealing with computers and history.