Compaq's $9.6 billion blockbuster

In its drive to become the world's No. 1 computer manufacturer, Compaq has purchased Digital Equipment for a record $9.6 billion. NEWS.COM looks at the deal, its strategy, and the industry impact. Dell may end up the loser today's lead story The merger creates a "big three" in computing that may leave Dell out in the cold. Fallout on Wall Street update The $9.6 billion deal update IBM, HP challenged news analysis Alpha: What now? news analysis Wintel wins, again news analysis How deal was made reporter's notebook  previous coverage  • Compaq, Digital talked merger  • Digital stakes future on Windows  • MS, Digital plan NT lovefest  • Digital discounts servers, upgrades Alpha  • Digital, Sequent team for 64-bit Unix  • Compaq, Digital extend deal  • DEC sells network unit to Cabletron  • NT closing in on Unix  • Digital stands behind Alpha

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