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Computer chip birthday

Description: Microchip's 30th birthday is marked at Computer Museum. Huge transistor boards, technological ancestor of the chip. Examples of common use of the ubiquitous chip - appliances, toys, etc.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/12/1988

Computer virus

Description: MIT computer users discover virus which infiltrated programs, rapidly propagating itself but not damaging files. It spread through electronic mail and was found at institutions throughout the country.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/04/1988

DEC and Apple join forces

Description: Digital and Apple join forces to allow networking of personal computers with business mainframes by using compatible operating systems, giving them significant advantage over IBM. Kenneth Olsen of DEC.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/19/1988

Dukakis campaign speech

Description: Michael Dukakis delivers presidential campaign speech at Tufts University. Encourages improving science education and advancing technology, and making electronic products that compete in foreign markets. Recalls slim margin of victory for previous Massachusetts/Texas presidential ticket (JFK/LBJ). Repeats thematic campaign summary: “There are no shortcuts for making America #1. The best America doesn't hide, we compete. The best America doesn't waste, we invest. The best America doesn't leave any of its citizens behind, we bring everybody along. The best America is not behind us. The best America is yet to come.” Shakes hands with Jean Mayer.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/11/1988

Dukakis' science education proposal

Description: Dukakis proposes science education plan to promote high tech achievement and competition with Japan in the next century.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/11/1988

PC World USSR

Description: Framingham firm announces edition of magazine "PC World" will be published especially for USSR, considered the next frontier for the technology.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/25/1988

Patented mouse

Description: Transgenic mouse (implanted with human gene) is patented, not unlike an invented or manufactured object. Biotechnology, genetic engineering. Litter of baby mice. Cows.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/13/1988

Solar car

Description: Very costly, futuristic electric cars powered by solar energy developed by MIT and Dartmouth students. Drivers trying out cars on race track.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/30/1988

University of Lowell

Description: Profile of University of Lowell as affordable institution where high tech education is paramount. Student union building. Classrooms where computer graphics and robotics are developed. Cafeteria, lab.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/13/1988