Stewart Cheifet Host of PBS Computer Chronicles has Died at age 87

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Stewart Cheifet, the host of PBS's "Computer Chronicles," has passed away at the age of 87. He was instrumental in chronicling the personal computer revolution and educating viewers about emerging technologies. Notably, Cheifet played a significant role in aiding the Internet Archive to preserve all episodes of the series, ensuring that this valuable resource remains accessible for future generations. His contributions to technology education have left a lasting impact on audiences and the tech community.

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I didn't recognize his name, but when I clicked into the link I definitely recognize his face. I think I watched a number of his Computer Chronicles shows. RIP.
 
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Yeah me too! Learned the latest tech from this show.

One good thing in the article, he helped the Internet Archive preserve all episodes.
 

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