Jump to content

WDR Computerclub

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by 87.122.114.111 (talk) at 15:01, 9 July 2016. The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

WDR Computerclub was the first television broadcast in West Germany of the Westdeutscher Rundfunk Köln (WDR, West German Broadcasting Cologne) that dealt solely with the issues of computer and technology. It began its first broadcasting in 1981 under the name eff-eff, was later renamed to WDR Computerclub, and was hosted until 2003 by Wolfgang Back and Wolfgang Rudolph.

The program had its focus on entertainment and information and the viewing public could also participate. During the show, curious and selfmade projects were presented.[1] In the early days the show focused more on home computers, later the IBM-PC and other personal computer moved closer to the center. Reference books were presented regurlary.

The show received generally positive reviews. After 22 years and 400 shows,it was cancelled being the oldest and most well-known show for computer and technology in German television.[2] Various online petitions to preserve the show were started by an amount of viewers.[3] The last show was broadcast on February 22, 2003 on WDR.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ Andre Jay Meissner (2012-11-15). "Hard-Bit-Rock at Computer Club: That is a *True* Classic!". klick-ass.com. Retrieved 2015-05-22. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  2. ^ "Einstellung erfolgt nach 21 Jahren: Aus für den WDR-Computerclub". Rp-online.de. 2015-05-12. Retrieved 2015-05-22.
  3. ^ Kirsten Einemann (2003-02-28). "Protest: Fans kämpfen für den WDR "Computerclub" - Digital". Stern.de. Retrieved 2015-05-22.
  4. ^ "WDR Computerclub wird eingestellt | heise online". Heise.de. 2003-02-03. Retrieved 2015-05-22.