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Silicon Cowboys

They risked their future to create ours...

★6.8 2016 1h 17m Jason Cohen PG-13

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.

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Audience score
★ 6.8 /10

based on 84 votes

Synopsis

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.

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Cast

8 principal cast

Rod Canion

Rod Canion

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Bill Murto

Bill Murto

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Jim Harris

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Bill Fargo

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Hugh Barnes

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Gary Stimac

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Steve Flannigan

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Mike Swavely

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When was Silicon Cowboys released?

Silicon Cowboys was released on September 16, 2016.

Who directed Silicon Cowboys?

Silicon Cowboys was directed by Jason Cohen.

How long is Silicon Cowboys?

Silicon Cowboys has a runtime of 77 minutes (1h 17m).

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Silicon Cowboys is categorized as Documentary.

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