The Texas computer massacre. (Compaq Computer Corp.) (Company Profile)

From: The Economist (US) | Date: July 2, 1994 | Copyright information

Computer Compaq Corp plans to enter the mainframe computer market because of its phenomenal success with its personal computer line because it lowered prices. Production and management changes have reduced costs and improved efficiency. Financial information is also detailed.

SO FAR, this year has been something of a romp for Compaq Computer. The Houston-based firm recently edged aside both IBM and Apple Computer to become the world's biggest personal-computer (PC) maker, with a 9.5% share of the world market by volume, according to Dataquest. Last month with a touch of Texan bravado, ...

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