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The Rise and Challenges of Compaq in the PC Market

This chapter examines Compaq's strategic rise in the PC market through innovative decisions like reverse engineering IBM's BIOS, ensuring software compatibility. It also discusses the challenges faced by the company amidst fierce competition and leadership changes that shaped its product offerings and market position.

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