What’s So Special About Computers?

Synopsis
Discusses computer system design. Aims at improving communication between specialists and users. Tells the story of a company which embarks on an ambitious computer development, and the company’s managers do not understand the process they have initiated; nor is the outcome what they hoped for.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 34 min.
Year of production
1980
Availability
out of distribution; 1998 Hire: £165.00 (+VAT +p&p) 1998 sale: £495.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Documentation
Accompanying presenter’s guide.
Uses
HND, BSc, BCS computing courses.*
Subjects
Information technology
Keywords
computer systems; office practices

Credits

Director
Peter Cole
Contributor
Bryan Loftus; Phil Tweedy

Production Company

Name

Melrose Film Productions

Sponsor

Name

Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Company

Distributor

Name

Melrose Learning Resources

Email
info@videoarts.co.uk
Web
http://www.videoaarts.com External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7400 4800
Address
Elsinore House
77 Fulham Palace Road
Hammersmith
London
W6 8JA
Notes
Ceased distribution (c 2007?) and titles taken into Video Arts collection

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