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201677 minDocumentary

Silicon Cowboys

Is Silicon Cowboys a Hit or Flop?

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Is Silicon Cowboys worth watching? With a rating of 6.7/10, this Documentary film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Silicon Cowboys 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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Rod Canion
Rod CanionSelf
Bill Murto
Bill MurtoSelf
Jim Harris
Jim HarrisSelf
Bill Fargo
Bill FargoSelf
Hugh Barnes
Hugh BarnesSelf
Gary Stimac
Gary StimacSelf
Steve Flannigan
Steve FlanniganSelf
Mike Swavely
Mike SwavelySelf
Karen Walker
Karen WalkerSelf
Ben Rosen
Ben RosenSelf

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Is Silicon Cowboys worth watching?

Silicon Cowboys has received mixed reviews with a 6.7/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Documentary movies.

Is Silicon Cowboys hit or flop?

Silicon Cowboys has received average ratings (6.7/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Silicon Cowboys?

Silicon Cowboys is a Documentary movie that 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 co...

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