In the case considered the dynamics shift as Intel and Microsoft assert their dominance over the box bodies. By 2001, Compaq was ousted as the largest PC manufacturer in the world. Intel is the largest processor manufacturer in the world and remains the software giant Microsoft. But the company, founded in 1984 by a student at the University of Texas made its place as a powerhouse in the "Wintel" value chain. This company was Dell. See the case (UV1011) and C case (UV1013). "Hide
by Jeanne M. Liedtka, Guru Charan, Elizabeth C. Moore, Ryan M. Davis Source: Darden School of Business 2 pages. Publication Date: January 20, 2009. Prod. #: UV1012-PDF-ENG
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