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Sandwiched between those developments was word that Burroughs and Sperry, two older computer makers that have long lived in IBM's shadow, were engaging in merger talks in hopes of competing more effectively together than apart. Such a combination would create the second largest manufacturer of data processing machines in...
Despite its setbacks, IBM still dwarfs all its rivals. That fact probably contributed to the decision by Sperry and Burroughs to begin merger talks. Under a plan discussed last week, the two companies would exchange stock in a $3.4 billion deal. The new corporation would have an estimated 8% share...
Burroughs commenced another move. Roach said, "That's a loser. You're off your feed today."
Burroughs moved the chair back and took another tack. Two minutes and 20 seconds later, Roach said, "King me." Burroughs said, "You always do this." Roach said, "I've got seven men now, and I'll have seven when this game is over."
Burroughs went down, from start to finish, in five minutes and 20 seconds (Roach's longest game was six hours, ending in a draw). "You skinned me again," said Burroughs, rising to leave.