Silicon Cowboys

Overview

In 1982, three friends gathered in a Houston diner to establish Compaq Computer, aiming to create a portable PC that could rival IBM, the tech industry's giant. Previous attempts to replicate IBM's code ended disastrously, thwarted by the company's legal prowess. This compelling David vs. Goliath narrative delves into Compaq's rise as an unexpected innovator that transformed computing and influenced the technological landscape. Ultimately, it charts the company's journey and its eventual decline, highlighting the impact of a small startup that dared to challenge the status quo.