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Launched in 1982 by three friends in a Houston diner, Compaq Computer set out to build a portable PC to take on IBM, the world’s most powerful tech company. Many had tried cloning the industry leader’s code, only to be trounced by IBM and its high-priced lawyers. Explore the remarkable David vs. Goliath story, and eventual demise, of Compaq, an unlikely upstart who altered the future of computing and helped shape the world as we know it today.
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Silicon Cowboys
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based on novel or book
texas
david vs. goliath
ibm
1980s
80s style
computing
compaq
pc
portable computer
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Questions about Silicon Cowboys
How long is Silicon Cowboys?
Silicon Cowboys has a runtime of 1h 17m (1 hour and 17 minutes).
Who directed Silicon Cowboys?
Silicon Cowboys was directed by Jason Cohen and released in 2016.
What genre is Silicon Cowboys?
Silicon Cowboys is a Documentary film (2016).
Who stars in Silicon Cowboys?
The cast of Silicon Cowboys includes Rod Canion, Bill Murto, Jim Harris, Bill Fargo, Hugh Barnes.
What is the TMDB rating for Silicon Cowboys?
Silicon Cowboys has a TMDB rating of 6.8/10 based on 80 votes.
