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17/08/2010

Recollections of MacPaint's development; The Computer History Museum explains the importance of MacPaint; A social networking platform offers counselling; Bloggers are courted by Hollywood

Apple donates the original source code for their innovative MacPaint software. Andy Hertzfeld, one of the original Apple Macintosh team, recalls the history behind the development of MacPaint.

Len Shustek from the Computer History Museum talks about the importance and legacy of the MacPaint software.

Marlon Parker from the social networking platform, JamiiX, a South African based technology outfit that offers counselling to the poor and needy, joins Digital Planet to discuss how this African innovation is now helping people in Europe.

Snezana Curcic reports on the Hollywood marketing team that is recruiting Mum bloggers to promote their movies.

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28 minutes

Last on

Wed 18 Aug 2010 00:32GMT

Chapters

  • Andy Hertzfeld: MacPaint

    Andy Hertzfeld recalls the heady days of the development of Macpaint.

    Duration: 05:35

  • Len Shustek: MacPaint

    Len Shustek explains the importance of preserving the history of MacPaint.

    Duration: 04:31

  • JamiiX

    Marlon Paker discusses how the JamiiX social networking tool offers counselling.

    Duration: 05:09

  • Despicable Me

    Snezana Curcic reports on how Hollywood is recruiting bloggers.

    Duration: 04:57

Broadcasts

  • Tue 17 Aug 2010 09:32GMT
  • Tue 17 Aug 2010 14:32GMT
  • Tue 17 Aug 2010 19:32GMT
  • Wed 18 Aug 2010 00:32GMT

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