Apple has been in the business of selling personal computers since the CPM days. Compaq can say that, I guess
Nope. Compaq was DOS-era. Although there was overlap, Compaq was intended to compete in the IBM PC marketplace from the start.
I've read that Apple had the opportunity to purchase Compaq (early to mid 1980's) and Steve Jobs personally turned it down, but I can't vouch for the accuracy...
by Dude — Feb 04
Apple has been in the business of selling personal computers since the CPM days. Compaq can say that, I guess
Nope. Compaq was DOS-era. Although there was overlap, Compaq was intended to compete in the IBM PC marketplace from the start.
I've read that Apple had the opportunity to purchase Compaq (early to mid 1980's) and Steve Jobs personally turned it down, but I can't vouch for the accuracy...