![[movies]](/images/mediatype_movies.gif) | Computer Bowl VI Part 1
The sixth annual Computer Bowl contest pitting East coast techies against West coast nerds to see who knows more about computer trivia. West coast team: Bill Gates, Bill Joy, Jeffery Kalb, David Liddle, Harry Saal. East coast team: Mitchell Kapor, Bob Frankston, Pamela McCorduck, David Nelson, Neil Colvin. Guest quesetioner: Andy Grove. Host: Stewart Cheifet. Originally broadcast in 1994.
Keywords: Episode Year: 1994; Television Programs; Computers: History; Computer Bowl; Bill Gates
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| Computer Security
Security issues related to the world's increasing dependence on information in computer networks.Guests: Gary Kildall, Digital Research; Donn Parker, SRI International; Jim Holmes, Tri-Data CorporationProducts/Demos: Digi-Link, Add & Answer Verification
Keywords: Episode year: 1984
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| Random Access
For the first fifteen years of the Computer Chronicles, when it was still hard to find technology news on television, each episode would end with a five minute summary of the week's personal computer news. Reporters presenting Random Access each week included Maria Gabriel, Kate Megargee, Cynthia Steele, Wendy Woods, Janelle Stelson, and Laurie Anderson. These are examples of some of those broadcasts...
Keywords: news; computer
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| Low End Computers
A consumer's guide to the most popular low-cost home computers.Guests: Jack Tramiel, Atari; Leonard Tramiel, Atari; Frank Leonardi, Commodore; Gary Kildall, Digital ResearchProducts/Demos: Commodore Laptop, Commodore 128, Commodore Amiga, Atari ST 512
Keywords: Episode year: 1985
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| Virtual Reality
Virtual reality started out as a science fiction concept in the early 1950s. Now, VR has become a kind of holy grail - lots of promises and claims, few results delivered. This program looks at the state of virtual reality. Demonstrations include the Talking Glove, AutoDesk's Cyberspace project, the Virtual Hand, GestureGlove, CyberGlove, CyberCAD, Virtus Corporation's WalkThrough. Also a visit to the Virtual Reality Showcase at the Software Development Conference in Santa Clara, California...
Keywords: VRML; cyberspace; VR; AutoCAD
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| High Tech India - Part One - Sara O'Brien
India is the hot place now for companies to look at for new software development. The trend actually started more than fifteen years ago. This is an early look at the growth of high-tech in India, shot on location in Bangalore, New Delhi, and Bombay. Guests: Mike Shah, Digital Equipment; Vinay Deshpande, PSIAshok Soota, Wipro; Venkat Mohan, Wipro; P. S. Deodhar, Electronic Comm; S. G. Pitroda, Advisor to the PM Arjun Malhotra, Hindustan; Rajendra Pawar, NIIT, Jerry Gaudet, DECS...
Keywords: india; bombay; new delhi; bangalore; outsourcing; software
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| Mac Update - Stewart Cheifet
Steve Jobs returns to Apple and the turnaround is underway with the launch of the sleek iMac. A look at what's new at Apple. Included are a review of the new iMac, the new Macintosh Power G3, the new Mac OS 8.1, and a powerful graphics and animation demonstration using ElectricImage software. Featured guests include Steve Jobs, Ellen Hancock, Tim Draper, and editors from MacAddict magazine. Originally broadcast in 1998.
Keywords: Episode year: 1998
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| Comdex Spring 1992
Highlights of the annual spring Comdex show in Chicago. Featured guests include Bill Gates and Stewart Alsop. Originally broadcast in 1992.
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| Color Printers
The availability of reasonably priced color printers changed the way people and businesses used computers. This program covers new color printers from Hewlett Packard, Tektronix, QMS, Canon, ColossalJet, and ProofPositive. Originally broadcast in 1994.
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| The New Macs
Almost ten years after the original Mac was introduced, Apple came out with several new models including color Macs. This program looks at several new Mac products including the Color Mac Classic, the Macintosh LC III, the PowerBook Duo 230, the Centris 650, and the Quadra 800. Special guests include Apple CEO John Sculley and analyst David Coursey. Also features coverage of MacWorld Tokyo. Originally broadcast in 1993.
Keywords: apple; macintosh; john sculley
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| CES 1991
Highlights from the annual winter Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas featuring new personal technology products. Guest's include T/Maker CEO Heidi Roizen. Originally broadcast in 1991.
Keywords: CES; consumer electronics; gadgets
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| Buying a New Computer
Consumer advice on how to buy a new computer. Features tips from Andrew Reinhardt of BYTE, Wendy Taylor of PC Computing, Rik Myslewski of MacUser, and Galen Gruman of MacWorld, Owen Linderholm of PC World, and Marty Jerome of PC Computing. Originally broadcast in 1993.
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| Consumer Buyers Guide 1988
A consumer's guide to cool holiday gifts for computer enthusiasts and gadget lovers.Guests: Gary Kildall, DRIPaul Schindler, CMPJan Lewis, Lewis Research; Wendy Woods, NewsbytesProducts/Demos: Inboard 386 PCNorton Utilities Adv Edition; OPTune; JT Fax Portable; Microtype Keyboard; King's Quest IVMacintosh IIAmanda Stories; Hyper; Animator; Shufflepuck; NEC Ultralite
Keywords: Episode year: 1988
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| Printers
Printer technology from daisy wheel to dot matrix to laser.Guests: Herb Lechner, SRI; Steve Ray, Diablo; Paul Shapiro, Diablo; John Ebach, PARC; Doug Curry, Xerox; Tibor Fischally, XeroxProducts/Demos: Diablo Daisy Wheel Printer, Diablo Thermal Printer, Diablo Series C Ink Jet Printer, Xerox Color Laser Printer
Keywords: Episode year: 1984
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| Storage Devices
Floppy drives, hard drives, and bubble memory.Guests: Al Shugart, Seagate; Frank Sordello, Memorex; Gary Kildall, DRIProducts/Demos: 5 ¼ inch floppy drive, 3 ½ inch floppy drive, RCA CED videodisk, 3680 1.2 GB spindle disk
Keywords: Episode year: 1984
Downloads: 11,266
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| Computers in Communications
Computer and communication technologies are merging creating the new field of informatics.Guests: Bob Metcalfe, 3Com; Bill Gillis, Charles Schwab; Glenn Albinger, Computer Colorworks; Barry Margerum, Grid Systems; Gary Kildall, Digital ResearchProducts/Demos: Ethernet, UNET, Digital Paintbrush System, Grid Compass, QuoTrekRolm Jupiter and Cedar Systems, AT&T 7300
Keywords: Episode year: 1985
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| Artificial Intelligence
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| JAVA Tools
The rise of the web created an opportunity for a programming language that was independent of the user platform. Java was the first major language to take advantage of that. This program looks at various versions of Java and Java apps including Instant Coffee, the Lotus Bean Machine, Novita Live Letter, and CUChat 1.0. Originally broadcast in 1997.
Keywords: java; sun microsystems; lotus
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| Hi Tech Hawaii - Part 3
We'll take you to Kauai to see where the Defense Department is testing the Ballistic Missile Defense Program, formerly known as SDI or STAR WARS. We'll visit one of the world's most powerful supercomputer centers on the island of Maui, and we'll go to the big island to find out why some high tech workers have given up on the mainland, and are now telecommuting from Hawaii.
Keywords: Episode year: 2001; Military
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| Windows Enhancements - Hardware
When Windows first came out, it needed help, from software add-ons and hardware add-ons. This program looks at some of the hardware products that helped make the early version of Windows work better. Demonstrations include the J-Mouse Keyboard, the Viewsonic 7 monitor, the Logitech TrackMan stationary mouse, Diamond's Stealth VRAM graphic acclerator and the SuperStar VLB card, WatchIt!TV, custom upgrades from Sigma Data, and the Weitek processor accelerator...
Keywords: microsoft; mouse; trackball; accelerator; monitor; keyboard; graphics
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| Speech Recognition and Synthesis
An look at the latest advances in speech technology involving both voice recognition and speech synthesis.Guests: Michael O'Malley, Berkeley Speech Tech; Charles Cochran, Electronic Speech Sys; Steve Bettencourt, Votan; Janet Baker, Dragon Systems; George Morrow, Morrow ComputingProducts/Demos: Speech Plus, Software Speech, BestSpeech, VoiceKey, Voice Libraries, Voice Scribe 1000
Keywords: Episode year: 1987
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| The New Amigas
Before there was a Macintosh, the Amiga was the computer for the creative community. This program looks at the Amiga 2000, the Amiga 500, Photon Video Cell Animator, Music X, Video Toaster, and Interceptor. Originally broadcast in 1988.
Keywords: amiga; commodore; video toaster
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| Interactive Music
Computers and the digital revolution forever changed the world of music. This program looks at several new approaches to creating and sharing music. Demonstrations include Vid Grid, Sound Toy, William Orbit Strange Cargo, So You Want to be a Rock & Roll Star, Rock & Roll On Your Own, Dylan:Highway 61 Interactive, Video Jam, and Vivace. Also featured is a visit to Todd Rundgren's sound studio in Sausalito, California and a preview of his CD-ROM entitled "No World Order"...
Keywords: music; music video; todd rungren
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| UNIX
AT&T's computer operating system is threatening to take over IBM's MS-DOS dominance.Guests: John Mashey, Bell Labs; Mark Sobell, Author; Bill Joy, Sun Microsystems; Doug Hartman, Hewlett Packard; Mike Denney, Basis; Gary Kildall, DRIProducts/Demos: File It, HP Integral PC, UNIX
Keywords: Episode year: 1985
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| MIDI Music
A look at the new role of personal computers in making music. Products demonstrated include Super Jam from Blue Ribbon Soundworks, Encore for Windows from Passport Designs, EZ Vision and Studio Vision from Opcode Systems, and the Miracle Piano. The show incudes visits to the Stanford Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics and the annual National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) convention is Los Angeles...
Keywords: Episode Year: 1992; Television Programs; Computers: History
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| Windows 95
It was the biggest ever launch of a software product with stores opening at midnight and buyers around the world waiting to get their hands on... an operating system! It was Windows 95. This show looks at the hoopla surrounding the launch of Windows 95, the product itself, and several Windows 95 add-on products including Microsoft Office, Viking RAM Chips, Uninstaller, Trispectives Professional, and The Hive...
Keywords: windows; microsoft; operating systems
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| Wireless Computing
The buzz word at the end of 1996 was wireless. This program looks at several new wireless technologies including the HP Vectra 500 with an InfraRed (IR) access port, the LaserJet 6P, the Omnibook and the Omnigo, all with IR ports. Also covered are wireless PC card modems from Motorola including the Personal Messenger 100D, the Personal Messenger 100C, and the Tango 2-Way Pager. Also, AT&T's Smart Phone and the Unwired Planet's Pocket Net...
Keywords: infrared; satellite; mobile
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| Online Tips
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Keywords: Episode year: 1996
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| Computers & Politics 1992
A look at how computers were used in the 1992 election campaign, the first time computers were used in a significant way in running political campaigns. Examples include Governor Jerry Brown's presidentail campaign, fund raising by the Democratic National Committee, opinion tracking, and lobbying. Originally broadcast in 1992.
Keywords: politics; elections; candidates
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| Internet Telephony
Voice over IP is now a hot topic, but telephony over the Internet started to gain steam in the mid 1990s. This program looks at some early examples of VOIP technology. Demonstrations include Quarterdeck Web Phone, VDONet, Infospace, Timecast, NetSpeak, and OnLive Technologies. Guests include Rob Enderle of the GIGA Information Group, Naveen Jain of Infospace, Tony Zuccarino of VDONet, NetSpeak CEO John Staten, and Matt Hulett of Progressive Networks...
Keywords: voice over IP; VOIP; telephone; internet
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| On Line Shopping
With the internet growing by leaps and bounds, online shopping became a hot topic in the mid 1990's. This program looked at several new online shopping efforts including onsale.com, cybercash.com, digicash.com, verisign.com, firelfy.com, amazon.com, cybergold.com, and netradio.com. Featured guests include Jerry Kaplan, Magdalena Yesil, and Robert Griggs. Originally broadcast in 1996.
Keywords: ecommerce; shopping; online
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| Computer Chronicles - Search Engines - Stewart Cheifet
An early pre-Google look at search engine technology. Episode # 1404.
Keywords: search; internet; chronicles; cheifet
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| Database Software
Mainframe and network databases for computer users.Guests: Gary Kildall, DRI; Roger Summit, Dialog; Jay Fitzgerald, The Source; Paul Schindler, Info Syst NewsProducts/Demos: The Source, CompuServe, Dialog Information Services
Keywords: Episode year: 1984
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| Cyber Music
A review of hardware and software that can turn your personal computer into a music studio. Features the band MOE. Demonstrations include SimTunes, MixMan, Autoscore, and the Family Music Center piano teaching program. Also featured is a visit to the UC Berkeley Center for New Music and a look at the band MOE which was discovered on the web. Originally broadcast in 1997.
Keywords: Moe; music; Mixman
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| Commodore 64
The Commodore 64 was the first computer for many families. This program looks at what you can do with the famous C-64. Demonstrations include The Wine Steward, Skate or Die, Strike Fleet, the Koala Pad, Master Composer, Tetris, and Berkeley Software's GEOS. Includes a visit to a Commodore Owners Users Group meeting and an interview with Max Toy President of Commodore. Originally broadcast in 1988.
Keywords: commodore; C-64; GEOS
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| Amiga 3000
For fans of the Commodore Amiga, the introduction of the new Amiga 3000 was big news, even though the price tag was nearly $4,000. This program looked at the new Amiga computer and new third party appplications. Demonstrations include the Amiga 3000, the Amiga 2500, the AmigaVision authoring system, The Animation Studio, and the Video Toaster from NewTek. Also includes a visit to FAUG, the First Amiga Users Group, in Palo Alto...
Keywords: Episode Year: 1988; Television Programs; Computers: History; amiga; commodore; video toaster
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| Business Application Software
A look at the popular new software programs for business.Guests: Herb Lechner, SRI; Chuck Kinch, Computerland; Stewart Reges, Stanford; Dan Carro, IBM; Bill Blackmer, Levi StraussProducts/Demos: Lotus 123, SuperCalc 3PC Talk, CrossTalk, IBM Professional Office System
Keywords: Episode year: 1984; business; software
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| Mobile Computing
Industry prognosticators predicted that 1995 would be "the year of the portable". And it was, as mobile computing became mainstream. This program looks at several mobile computing solutions, including the Morrow Pivot II, the Apple PowerBook 540C, Toshiba's T2150 CDT, IBM's Butterfly subnotebook, Apple's Newton MessagePad, the Sharp Zaurus, Sony's Magic Link, the Psion 3A, the Pentax PocketJet printer, Xircom's CreditCard Ethernet, Zenith's CD-ROM Z Player, Dell's Latitude, Bell South's Simon, H...
Keywords: portables; mobile; notebooks; PDAs
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| Modems & Bulletin Boards
From high-tech trysts to selling black-market software, computers users are talking.Guests: Ezra Shapiro, Byte Magazine; Rory O'Connor, InforWorld; Matthew McClure, The Well; Donald Ingrim, Alameda County DA; George Morrow, Morrow ComputingProducts/Demos: CompuServe, Byte BBS, The Well
Keywords: Episode year: 1985
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| Computer Networks
A look at the new technology for computers communicating with other computers.Guests: Gary Kildall, Digital Research; Sherry Geddes, Strategic Inc.; Bob Metcalfe, 3Com; Bill Godbout, CompuPro; Richard Goldberg, IBM; Nat Goldhaber, Centram Systems; George Morrow, Morrow ComputingProducts/Demos: EtherMacToken Ring, TOPS Network
Keywords: Episode year: 1985
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| Cyber Dating
One of the most popular early uses of the Internet was finding a date. This program looks at some of the first sites that offered to find that special someone. Sites demonstrated include match.com, americansingles.com, NetNoir, blinddate.com, and cupidnet.com. Guests include cyber dating counselor Dr. Judith Schwambach and netiquette advisor Larry Magid. Originally broadcast in 1997.
Keywords: dating; love; romance; courtship; marriage
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| Computer Games
Computers are creating an entirely new platform for playing games, between humans or between humans and computers.Guests: Trip Hawkins, Electronic Arts; Bill Budge, Game Designer; Chris Crawford, Atari; Steve Kitchen, ActivisionProducts/Demos: Pinball Construction Set, One on One, Space Shuttle, Excaliber, Larry Bird Basketball
Keywords: Episode year: 1984
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| On-Line Databases #2
Second part of a series on information retrieval looking at specialized services such as Bix, Dialog, QuantumLink and NewsNet.Guests: Dick Kollin, Telebase Systems; Doug Webster, BYTE; Roger Summit, Dialog Info Services; Connie Tomal, Mead Data Central; George Morrow, Morrow ComputingProducts/Demos: Lotus One Source, BIX, Lexis Nexis, Information on Demand, Dialog, EasyNet
Keywords: Episode year: 1987
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| Network Security
As local area networks grew, so did concerns for network security. This program looks at some early solutions. Demonstrations include FileGuard 2.5 for the Mac, MaccessCard, PhoneNET Liaison 3.0, SiteLock, SecurID, and MailSafe. Guests include security expert and author Cliff Stoll. Originally broadcast in 1991.
Keywords: virus; hacker; LAN; encryption
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| MacWorld Boston 1988
On location coverage of the annual MacWorld expo in Boston. Guests include Jean Louis Gassee and Bob Metcalfe. Companies profiled include Aba Software, Cricket Software, Deneba Software, Microillusions, Silicon Beach, Advent, Claris, Dynaware, Pixelogic, Aldus, Letraset, Microsoft, Ashton-Tate, Springboard Software, Aegis, MacroMind, TrueVision, Electronic Arts, SuperMac, and Apple. Originally broadcast in 1988.
Keywords: macworld; macintosh; apple
Downloads: 4,537
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| Bill Gates Profile
An up close and personal profile of Microsoft chairman Bill Gates. Includes comments by John Gage, Sun Microsystems; David Kirkpatrick, Fortune Magazine; Tony Perkins, Red Herring; Mitchell Kertzman, Liberate Technologies; Alex Vieux, Dasar. Originally broadcast in 1998.
Keywords: Episode Year: 1998; Television Programs; Computers: History; bill gates; microsoft
Downloads: 26,912
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| High Tech Israel
A visit to the Middle East to see the booming high-tech industry in Israel. Featured are Intel and Microsoft R&D centers plus many local Israeli companies doing work ranging from network communications to speech recognition and natural handwriting recognition. Also demonstrations of technology spinoffs from the Israeli military. Originally broadcast in 1993.
Keywords: israel; middle east; tel aviv
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| Battle of the Browsers
When Microsoft started giving away Internet Explorer, it became a serious challenger for Netscape. This program looked at the battle to become the dominant internet browser platform. Featured are Netscape Communicator 4.0, Internet Explorer 4.0, VRML 2.0 and RealSystem 5.0. Guests include Mark Brown, author of Using Netscape Communicator, and Amy Helen Johnson, Senior Technology Editor for Windows Magazine...
Keywords: Episode Year: 1997; Television Programs; Computers: History; netscape; internet explorer; browser
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| Smart TV
As the computer and the television began to merge, we started seeing intelligent TV sets. This program looks at some examples. Demonstrations include the TVModem from En Technology, the Kayak set top box from HP, MicroWare Systems' DAVID (Digital Audio Video Interactive Decoder), the new cable modem from Intel, and the new MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) standard for encoding full motion video on a computer...
Keywords: set top box; cable modem; cybercast
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| On-Line Services - Part One
First of a two-part series on on-line services such as CompuServe, the Source and DowJones, featuring Steve Case, at the time VP of Marketing at QuantumLink, and eventual head of AOL.Guests: Clay Cocalis, Dow Jones; Nancy Tulley, Delphi; Jack O'Grady, Intelmatique; Steve Case, QuantumLink; Gary Kildall, Digital ResearchProducts/Demos: CompuServe, Commodore Network, People Connection, Free Text Search, Computer Express, Minitel
Keywords: Steve Case; AOL; online services; ISP
Downloads: 7,116
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