DEC is founded

23rd August 1957
DEC is founded

DEC, or the Digital Equipment Corporation, is founded in Maynard, Massachusetts by three men: Ken Olsen, his brother Stan Olsen, and Harland Anderson.

DEC goes on to be a primary driving force in the computer industry through the 60's, 70's and early 80's.

DEC was best known for it's PDP and VAX range of computers.

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