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Silicon Cowboys

Silicon Cowboys

(2016)

Overview

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.

Featured Crew

  1. Director : Jason Cohen
  2. Writer : Steven Leckart,Jason Cohen
  3. Cast : Rod Canion,Bill Murto,Jim Harris,Bill Fargo,Hugh Barnes,Gary Stimac,Steve Flannigan,Mike Swavely,Karen Walker,Ben Rosen,Ross Cooley,Steve Ullrich,Charles Lee

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Original TitleSilicon Cowboys

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2016-09-16

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 17m

Production CompaniesFancy Film Post Services,Zipper Bros Films,Campfire Studios

Genres

  • Documentary

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