UNIX: Making Computers Easier To Use -- AT&T Archives film from 1982, Bell Laboratories

Why it was recommended

both are really excellent demonstrations and eludications of the Unix philosophy and mindset

Strong recommendationdanso · Original2015-12

What it covers

A 1982 AT&T Bell Labs film for students about the Unix system and how it can be used practically. It includes Lorinda Cherry building a talking calculator by piping. It is for someone who already knows the basic terms and wants the next step.

Video details

Channel

AT&T Tech Channel

Length

23 min 39 sec

Year

2014

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