Silicon Cowboys
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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.
Silicon Cowboys is a documentary that tells the remarkable David vs. Goliath story of Compaq Computer, the portable PC company launched in 1982 by three friends in a Houston diner to challenge IBM's dominance. The film explores how Compaq's innovation altered the future of computing and eventually led to the company's demise. Released in 2016, the documentary is available to stream and watch.
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When was Silicon Cowboys released?
Silicon Cowboys was released on September 16, 2016.
What is Silicon Cowboys about?
The film documents Compaq Computer's rise from a 1982 startup founded by three friends in a Houston diner, their bold attempt to build a portable PC to compete with IBM, and the company's eventual downfall. It covers how Compaq managed to succeed where others had failed against the tech giant.
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As a released 2016 documentary, Silicon Cowboys is available through various streaming platforms and rental services. Check your preferred streaming service for availability.
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