Founded in 1997???
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| schestowitz May 11, 2007 5:11 PM EDT |
I found this abstract confusing. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dell "In 1989, PC's Limited set up its first on-site-service programs in order to compensate for the lack of local retailers prepared to act as service centers. Also in 1987, the company set up its first operations in the United Kingdom; eleven more international operations followed within the next four years. In June 1988, Dell's market capitalization grew by $30 million to $80 million from its initial public offering of 3.5 million shares at $8.50 a share. The company changed its name to "Dell Computer Corporation" in 1988. In 1990, Dell Computer Corporation tried selling its products indirectly through warehouse-clubs and computer-superstores, but met with little success, and the company re-focused on its more successful direct-to-consumer sales model. In 1992, Fortune magazine included Dell Computer Corporation in its list of the world's 500 largest companies. In 1996, Dell began selling computers via its web site. [...] " |
| dcparris May 11, 2007 6:26 PM EDT |
I found several confusing facts on the Internet about Dell's founding. I should have checked 'em out further. My bad. Thanks for catching that. |
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