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Michael Dell founded Dell Computer Corporation, dba PC's Limited, in 1984 when a student at the University of Texas at Austin. Operating from Michael Dell's dormitory room off-campus at Dobie Center, this startup aims to sell IBM PC compatible computers built from stock components. Michael Dell began trading with the belief that by selling personal computer systems directly to customers, PC's Limited can better understand customer needs and provide the most effective computing solutions to meet those needs. Michael Dell dropped out of college after finishing his first year at the University of Texas at Austin to focus fully on his new business, having earned about $ 1,000 in capital expansion from his family. In May 2014, Michael Dell's net worth was $ 18 billion.

In 1984, the company produced the first computer of its own design - "Turbo PC", sold for US $ 795 - containing Intel 8088 compatible processor running at 8 MHz speed. PC's Limited advertises systems in national computer magazines for sale directly to consumers, and collects each order unit at the option's option. This price offered buyers lower than retail brands, but with greater convenience than assembling the components themselves. Although not the first company to use this model, PC Limited became one of the first to succeed with it. The company grossed more than $ 73 million in its first year of trading.

In 1987, the company dropped PC Limited dba into Dell Computer Corporation and began to grow globally. The name of the company better reflects its presence in the business market, as well as resolving issues with the use of "Limited" in the name of the company in certain countries. The Company established its first international operation in the UK; eleven more followed in the next four years. In June 1988, Dell Computer's market capitalization grew by $ 30 million to $ 80 million from its June 22 initial public offering of 3.5 million shares at $ 8.50 per share. In 1989, Dell Computer set up its first on-site service program to compensate for the lack of local retailers ready to serve as a service center.

In 1990, Dell Computer tried to sell its products indirectly through warehouse clubs and computer superstore, but met with little success, and the company refocused on a more direct sales model to more successful customers. In 1992 Fortune magazine included Dell Computer Corporation on the list of the world's 500 largest companies. Michael Dell became the youngest CEO of the Fortune 500 company.

In 1996, Dell began selling computers through its website.

In 2002, Dell sought to expand by entering the multimedia and home entertainment market by introducing televisions, Dell Axim handhelds, and DJ Dell digital audio players. Dell also manufactures Dell brand printers for home and small office use.

In 2003, at the company's annual meeting, the shareholders agreed to change the company name to "Dell Inc." to recognize the expansion of the company outside the computer.

In 2004, the company announced that it would build a new assembly plant near Winston-Salem, North Carolina; cities and districts provide Dell with $ 37.2 million in incentive packages; the state provides about $ 250 million in incentives and tax breaks. In July, Michael Dell resigned as Chief Executive Officer while retaining his position as Chairman of the Board. Kevin Rollins, who has held a number of executive positions at Dell, became the new CEO.

In 2005, the share of sales coming from the international market increased, as revealed in the company's press release for the first two quarters of fiscal 2005. In February 2005, Dell emerged first in the "Most Admired Companies" ranking published by the magazine Fortune . In November 2005 BusinessWeek published an article entitled "It's Bad for the Poor at Dell" about the deficiencies in projected revenue and sales, with a worse third-quarter financial performance - a bad sign for a company that routinely underestimate its earnings. Dell admits that the wrong capacitors on the Optiplex GX270 and GX280 motherboards are already costing $ 300 million. CEO, Kevin Rollins, attributes some poor performance to Dell's focus on low-end PCs.

In 2006, Dell purchased Alienware computer hardware manufacturers. Dell Plan Inc. anticipating Alienware continues to operate independently under existing management. Alienware is expected to benefit from an efficient Dell manufacturing system.

On January 31, 2007, Kevin B. Rollins, CEO of the company since 2004, resigned as CEO and as director, and Michael Dell restarted his role as CEO. Investors and many shareholders called for Rollins' resignation due to poor corporate performance. At the same time, the company announced that, for the fourth time in five quarters, revenue would fail to reach analyst consensus estimates.

In August 2005, Dell became the subject of informal investigations by the US SEC. In 2006, the company revealed that the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York had subpoena documents related to the company's financial reporting since 2002. The Company postponed the submission of its financial statements for the third and fourth quarters of 2006, and several classes of Claims-for-Jets were filed. The failure of Dell Inc to file its quarterly earnings report may subject the company to cancel the listing of the NASDAQ, but the exchange gives Dell a waiver, which allows the exchange to trade normally. In August 2007, the Company announced that it would restate its revenues for fiscal years 2003 to 2006 and the first quarter of 2007 after an internal audit found that certain employees had changed the account balance of the company to meet its quarterly financial goals. The SEC investigation is under way since April 2010, and the Company announces that some former employees may face civil lawsuits from the SEC.

On March 1, 2007, the company issued its initial quarterly earnings report showing gross sales of $ 14.4 billion, down 5% year on year, and net income of $ 687 million (30 cents per share), down 33%. Net income will decrease even more if not for the effect of the employee's waived bonus, which accounts for six cents per share. NASDAQ extends company deadlines to apply for finances until May 4.

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Dell and AMD

When Dell acquired Alienware in early 2006, some Alienware systems had AMD chips. On August 17, 2006, Dell's press release stated that starting from September, Dell Dimension's desktop computer will have an AMD processor and later that year Dell will release a two-socket server, a quad-processor using AMD Opteron chips, moving away from the Dell Tradition only offers Intel processors on a Dell PC.

CNet News.com on August 17, 2006 quoted Dell CEO Kevin Rollins, who linked the move with AMD processors to lower costs and AMD technology. AMD's senior VP in commercial business, Marty Seyer, stated: "Dell's wider embrace of processor-based offerings is a win for Dell, for the industry and most important for Dell customers."

On October 23, 2006, Dell announced a new AMD-based server - PowerEdge 6950 and PowerEdge SC1435.

On November 1, 2006, the Dell website began offering notebooks based on AMD processors (Inspiron 1501 with 15.4 inch (390 mm) screen with a choice of single core MK-36 processors, Turion X2 dual core chips or Sempron Mobile.

In 2017, Dell released AlienWare 17. This model is primarily based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 system, which makes it perfect for gaming and graphic design.

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Dell and the Linux desktop

In 1998, Ralph Nader asked Dell (and five other major OEMs) to offer an alternative operating system to Microsoft Windows, especially including Linux, which "obviously has a growing interest." Perhaps coincidentally, Dell began offering Linux notebook systems that "did not require cost." more than their Windows 98 counterparts "in 2000, and soon expanded, with Dell becoming" the first major manufacturer to offer Linux across its entire product line. "However, in early 2001 Dell" disbanded its Linux business unit. "

On February 26, 2007, Dell announced that it had started a program to sell and distribute various computers with an already installed Linux distribution as an alternative to Microsoft Windows. Dell indicates that SUSE Linux Novell will appear first. However, Dell on February 27, 2007 announced that the previous announcement related to hardware certification as ready to work with Novell SUSE Linux and that Dell (Dell) is not planning to sell pre-installed systems with Linux in the near future. On March 28, 2007, Dell announced that it would start deploying multiple desktops and laptops with preinstalled Linux, although it did not specify which Linux distributions or hardware would lead. On April 18, 2007, a report appeared showing that Michael Dell was using Ubuntu on one of his home systems. On May 1, 2007, Dell announced it would send Ubuntu Linux distributions. On May 24, 2007, Dell began selling models with pre-installed Ubuntu Linux 7.04: laptops, budget computers, and upscale PCs.

On June 27, 2007, Dell announced on the Direct2Dell blog that it plans to offer more pre-loaded systems (new Dell Inspiron desktops and laptops). Once a supported IdeaStorm site extends the bundle outside the US market, Dell then announces more international marketing. On August 7, 2007, Dell officially announced that it will offer one notebook and one desktop in the UK, France and Germany with Ubuntu "pre-installed". At LinuxWorld 2007, Dell announced plans to provide Novel SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop on selected models in China, "factory installed". On November 30, 2007, Dell reported sending 40,000 Ubuntu PCs. On January 24, 2008, Dell in Germany, Spain, France, and the UK launched the second laptop, XPS M1330 with Ubuntu 7.10, for 849 euros or GBP 599 and up. On February 18, 2008, Dell announced that the Inspiron 1525 will have Ubuntu as an optional operating system. On February 22, 2008, Dell announced its plan to sell Ubuntu in Canada and in Latin America. Starting September 16, 2008, Dell has sent a version of Dell Ubuntu Netbook Remix and Windows XP Home from Inspiron Mini 9 and Inspiron Mini 12. In November 2009 Dell shipped a laptop Inspiron Mini with Ubuntu version 8.04.

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Personnel

On January 31, 2007, Michael Dell returned to the company as CEO. As chairman of the board, Michael Dell had significant input into the company's operations during Rollins years as CEO. However, with the return of Michael Dell as CEO, the company saw a direct change in operations, the exodus of many senior vice presidents and new personnel brought in from outside the company.

Michael Dell announced a number of initiatives and plans (part of the "Dell 2.0" initiative) to improve the company's financial performance. This includes the removal of 2006 bonuses for employees with multiple discretionary awards, a reduction in the number of managers who report directly to Michael Dell from 20 to 12, and a reduction of "bureaucracy."

On April 23, 2008, Dell announced the closure of one of Canada's largest call centers in Kanata, Ontario, ending around 1100 employees, with 500 of effective redundancies in place, and with official closures from the center scheduled for the summer. The call center was opened in 2006 after the city of Ottawa won an offer to host. Less than a year later, Dell Inc. plans to double its workforce to nearly 3,000 workers and add new buildings. Journalists cite high Canadian dollars and suggest high rates of payment as one of the reasons for cuts. The company also announced the closing of its offices in Edmonton, Alberta, losing 900 jobs. Overall, Dell announced the end of about 8,800 jobs in 2007-2008 - 10% of its workforce. On January 8, 2009, Dell announced the closure of its plant in Limerick, Ireland with the loss of 1,900 jobs and the transfer of production to its plant in Poland.

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See also

• List of ownership of Dell

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References

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