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Compaq
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Type Public
Founded 1982
Houston, Texas
Founder Rod Canion
Jim Harris
Bill Murto
Fate Acquired by Hewlett-Packard
Defunct 2002
Headquarters Houston, Texas

Compaq Computer Corporation an American information technology company founded in 1982 that developed, sold, and supported computers and related products and services. Compaq was started in February 1982 by three former Texas Instruments managers: Rod Canion, Jim Harris, and Bill Murto.

Compaq bought DEC in 1998. Compaq acquired by Hewlett-Packard (HP) in 2002.

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Facts about "Compaq"
company typepublic +
defunct2002 +
fateAcquired by Hewlett-Packard +
founded1982 +
founded locationHouston, Texas +
founderRod Canion +, Jim Harris + and Bill Murto +
full page namecompaq/alpha 21364 +
headquartersHouston, Texas +
instance ofsemiconductor company +
nameCompaq +