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Altos Computer Systems

Unix manufacturer

Also known as Altos Computing

Founded: 1977
Headquarters: San Francisco Bay Area
Country: United States
Industry: computer hardware industry
Listed on: Nasdaq(since 1982)
Parent: Acer(since 1990)
Website: altoscomputing.com

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Altos Computer Systems was founded in 1977 by David G. Jackson and Roger William Vass Sr. It focused on small multi-user computers, starting with multi-user derivatives of CP/M, and later including Unix and Xenix-based machines. In its 1982 initial public offering on NASDAQ, the company raised $59M. Thereafter the company's stock was traded under the symbol ALTO.

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Legal form: public company
Official name: Altos Computing Inc.(since 2017)
Altos Computer Systems Inc.(1977–2017)
Owned by: Acer(since 1990) proportion: 1

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