"Non-manufacturers"

From: Sam Ismail <dastar_at_ncal.verio.com>
Date: Fri Jan 8 14:53:52 1999

On Fri, 8 Jan 1999, Christian Fandt wrote:

> Were there many computer companies, if any, who were not manufacturers but,
> like RCA from around 1921 to 1928, sales-only outfits? I'm thinking of
> pre-PC compatible days, '82 and earlier, because as you know, any major or
> fly-by-night outfit could put their name on a PC nowadays. Also, strictly
> non-PC computer companies are included even up to ten years ago (to keep it
> on classics). Keep it on-topic and change your Subject line if you reply on
> some other on-topic subject.

Sure, plenty! I can't think of a whole lot of good examples right now,
but for starters there was Bell & Howell with their "RARE!" black Apple II
models.

Sellam Alternate e-mail: dastar_at_siconic.com
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