6 Podcast Episodes
How Computers Took Over Our Lives with Laine Nooney
How Computers Took Over Our Lives with Laine Nooney
It's hard to imagine life without smartphones, but it wasn't so long ago that the idea of a home computer was a novelty.... Read more
26 Jul 2023
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53mins
(Bonus) Apple II History With Laine Nooney
(Bonus) Apple II History With Laine Nooney
Yes, the Apple II is maybe more historically important than the Macintosh, at least for Apple as a company. I agree with... Read more
13 May 2023
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57mins
Why is computing an industry largely dominated by men?
Why is computing an industry largely dominated by men?
In the 1970s computers went from huge, expensive and difficult to cute, affordable and fun. Our world emerges from that ... Read more
14 May 2019
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36mins
History at GDC: Laine Nooney on Sierra On-line and video game history
History at GDC: Laine Nooney on Sierra On-line and video game history
Bob talks with Dr. Laine Nooney of Georgia Tech about her history of Sierra On-Line, collecting oral histories from the ... Read more
8 Mar 2017
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23mins
109. The History of Sierra Online with Laine Nooney
109. The History of Sierra Online with Laine Nooney
SummaryKen and Roberta Williams were the founders of the legendary PC gaming company Sierra Online. Assistant Professor ... Read more
5 Jun 2016
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1hr 12mins
Open Apple #49 (July 2015) : Laine Nooney, Technowarp, 4am
Open Apple #49 (July 2015) : Laine Nooney, Technowarp, 4am
This month on Open Apple, we sit down with Laine Nooney, researcher of early computer and software companies. Laine has ... Read more
3 Aug 2015
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2hr 53mins