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The dream machine

United Kingdom, 1991
film

This stimulating series of programmes from the BBC looks at computers, from their earliest beginnings to the endless possibilities of the future.

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The Passing of remoteness

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Computer revolution. Parts 1 and 2

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The Computer programme No. 1-5

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Better mind the computer

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Pattern, purpose and prospect

United Kingdom, 1978
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Your obedient servant

United Kingdom, 1967
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You and the computer

United States, 1969
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Tomorrow: the thinking machine

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The Mind machines

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The Information machine: or creative man and the data...

United States, 1958
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The Electronic Office

United Kingdom, 1985
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