Difference between revisions of "List of Prevue software"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
PajamaFrix (talk | contribs) |
PajamaFrix (talk | contribs) |
||
| Line 8: | Line 8: | ||
|Apple II | |Apple II | ||
|<span style="color:#800000"> Lost</span>; defunct | |<span style="color:#800000"> Lost</span>; defunct | ||
| − | |Launched in 1981. First known variation of the EPG software. | + | |Launched in 1981. First known variation of the EPG software. Began as a satellite-delivered 24-hr scrolling guide channel with a simplistic style. Early units might have been referred to as [https://atariage.com/forums/topic/235974-apple-ii-also-ran-the-epg-on-us-cable/?tab=comments#comment-3280880 EPG-II and manufactured by Syntronics.] |
|- | |- | ||
|Texscan | |Texscan | ||
| Line 16: | Line 16: | ||
|[[EPG Jr.|Atari 130XE]] | |[[EPG Jr.|Atari 130XE]] | ||
|<span style="color:#008000"> Found</span>; defunct | |<span style="color:#008000"> Found</span>; defunct | ||
| − | |Second known variation of the EPG software | + | |Launched in 1985. Second known variation of the EPG software, initially made for smaller cable systems, with local text ads being added in 1986, and support in Canada in 1989. |
Three versions of the software have been found, however no footage of the original units running back in the day can be found at this time. | Three versions of the software have been found, however no footage of the original units running back in the day can be found at this time. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[EPG Sr.|Amiga 1000/2000]] | |[[EPG Sr.|Amiga 1000/2000]] | ||
|<span style="color:#800000"> Lost</span>; defunct | |<span style="color:#800000"> Lost</span>; defunct | ||
| − | |Final version of the EPG software. Introduced | + | |Final version of the EPG software. Introduced local graphic ads. |
|- | |- | ||
!colspan="3"| Prevue/TV Guide Channel | !colspan="3"| Prevue/TV Guide Channel | ||
| Line 31: | Line 31: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Prevue (ESQ)|Amiga 1000/2000]] | |[[Prevue (ESQ)|Amiga 1000/2000]] | ||
| − | |<span style="font-weight:bold"> | + | |<span style="font-weight:bold">1987-93:</span> <span style="color:#800000"> Lost</span>; defunct |
<span style="font-weight:bold">1993-99:</span> <span style="color:#008000"> Found</span>; defunct | <span style="font-weight:bold">1993-99:</span> <span style="color:#008000"> Found</span>; defunct | ||
| − | |Launched in 1987. Internally referred to as EPG Esquire. | + | |Launched in 1987. Internally referred to as EPG Esquire. The first versions were based off the Amiga EPG, however with a condensed guide with video and graphic ads on the top. More features would be added later, including regional ads and local weather conditions. |
| + | |||
| + | Versions produced after 1993, otherwise referred to as the <span style="font-weight:bold">New Look</span> improve the guide layout by simultaneously showing multiple timeslots and listings at once. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Windows NT | |Windows NT | ||
|<span style="font-weight:bold">Junior:</span> <span style="color:#555"> Not sure</span>; active | |<span style="font-weight:bold">Junior:</span> <span style="color:#555"> Not sure</span>; active | ||
<span style="font-weight:bold">Hollywood:</span> <span style="color:#808000"> In-progress</span>; active | <span style="font-weight:bold">Hollywood:</span> <span style="color:#808000"> In-progress</span>; active | ||
| − | |<span style="font-weight:bold">[[Prevue Junior]]:</span> Launched in 1995 | + | |<span style="font-weight:bold">[[Prevue Junior|PC Prevue]]:</span> Launched in 1995. This version was initially based upon the 1993 version of Prevue Guide. This version was presented in a very limited fashion, with listings alternating by individual pages instead of scrolling and showing just program information on the top portion of screen (though some versions offered genlocked video and graphical ads.) |
| − | <span style="font-weight:bold">[[Hollywood]]:</span> Launched in 1999. | + | <span style="font-weight:bold">[[Hollywood]]:</span> Launched in 1999. This is referred to as the current version of the Prevue Channel, then referred to as TV Guide Channel after multiple acquisitions. This version switched to the Windows NT platform similar to Prevue Junior, and offered different styles throughout different years, starting with a tan guide reminiscent of Motorola cable boxes of the time. |
| + | |||
Both versions seem to still be in used, albeit with TV Guide or Pop branding. | Both versions seem to still be in used, albeit with TV Guide or Pop branding. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Line 52: | Line 55: | ||
|Separate from other versions of Prevue, as this was made for pay-per-view barker channels. Launched in 1990. The channel relied on LaserDiscs, which were controlled by the Amiga. | |Separate from other versions of Prevue, as this was made for pay-per-view barker channels. Launched in 1990. The channel relied on LaserDiscs, which were controlled by the Amiga. | ||
| − | Another version of Sneak Prevue was Barker, | + | Another version of Sneak Prevue was Barker, developed in a joint venture with Starnet. |
|- | |- | ||
|Windows NT | |Windows NT | ||
Revision as of 05:12, 10 November 2020
| Electronic Program Guide | ||
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Status | Information |
| Apple II | Lost; defunct | Launched in 1981. First known variation of the EPG software. Began as a satellite-delivered 24-hr scrolling guide channel with a simplistic style. Early units might have been referred to as EPG-II and manufactured by Syntronics. |
| Texscan | Lost; defunct | Need more information on this. |
| Atari 130XE | Found; defunct | Launched in 1985. Second known variation of the EPG software, initially made for smaller cable systems, with local text ads being added in 1986, and support in Canada in 1989.
Three versions of the software have been found, however no footage of the original units running back in the day can be found at this time. |
| Amiga 1000/2000 | Lost; defunct | Final version of the EPG software. Introduced local graphic ads. |
| Prevue/TV Guide Channel | ||
| Platform | Status | Information |
| Amiga 1000/2000 | 1987-93: Lost; defunct
1993-99: Found; defunct |
Launched in 1987. Internally referred to as EPG Esquire. The first versions were based off the Amiga EPG, however with a condensed guide with video and graphic ads on the top. More features would be added later, including regional ads and local weather conditions.
Versions produced after 1993, otherwise referred to as the New Look improve the guide layout by simultaneously showing multiple timeslots and listings at once. |
| Windows NT | Junior: Not sure; active
Hollywood: In-progress; active |
PC Prevue: Launched in 1995. This version was initially based upon the 1993 version of Prevue Guide. This version was presented in a very limited fashion, with listings alternating by individual pages instead of scrolling and showing just program information on the top portion of screen (though some versions offered genlocked video and graphical ads.)
Hollywood: Launched in 1999. This is referred to as the current version of the Prevue Channel, then referred to as TV Guide Channel after multiple acquisitions. This version switched to the Windows NT platform similar to Prevue Junior, and offered different styles throughout different years, starting with a tan guide reminiscent of Motorola cable boxes of the time. Both versions seem to still be in used, albeit with TV Guide or Pop branding. |
| Sneak Prevue/Barker | ||
| Platform | Status | Information |
| Amiga 2000 | Found; defunct | Separate from other versions of Prevue, as this was made for pay-per-view barker channels. Launched in 1990. The channel relied on LaserDiscs, which were controlled by the Amiga.
Another version of Sneak Prevue was Barker, developed in a joint venture with Starnet. |
| Windows NT | In-progress; defunct | A version of the Sneak Prevue software ported to Windows. This was most likely produced during a time when there were various different projects to port Prevue to Windows. It most likely operated in the same way as the Amiga software. |