8 years ago

How to Send an Email in 1984.

Personal computing has changed a lot in the last 30 years, as this episode segment from 80s tech show Database will no doubt prove. 

Datbase (1984 – ) (UK) was an early series for computer addicts, this actually broadcast live software which could be recorded onto your machine over the end credits.

On Friday March 11th Bryan Menegus from sploid (gizmodo) shared this incredible piece of vintage content. What the heck is the Micronet indeed? 

Electronic message writing down the phone line. First shown on Thames TV’s computer programme ‘Database’ in 1984

Internet shopping – Database – 1984. Watch here. 

More from FMarchive: youtube.com/user/ThamesTv. 

Photo credit: sploid/fremantlemedia.