This category, although originally intended for companies that manufacture computer hardware or publish computer software, may need to be reconsidered. Computer hardware manufacturers: * Burroughs: Instruction-set architecture based on the AlgolLanguage. * CDC (ControlData): Designed the earliest SuperComputer''''''s. * Cray (CrayResearch): Designed even faster SuperComputer''''''s. * GE (GeneralElectric): Original platform for the MulticsOs and the BasicLanguage. * Honeywell. * IBM (InternationalBusinessMachines). * Univac. * Xerox and Sigma Data Systems (XeroxCorporation). Computer software publishers: * MicrosoftCorporation. * Aradial Technologies - http://www.aradial.com - Authentication Servers. Some computer-related think tanks: * GartnerInc * ZapThink ---- ''My immediate interest was focused on "IBM and the Seven Dwarfs", for their relevance to early computer hardware and software history.'' -- ClayPhipps ---- CategoryCategory