Major Computer Technology Company Foundings By ThomasMangold Jun 16, 1911 IBM Founded Jan 1, 1939 HP Founded Jul 18, 1968 Intel Founded Apr 4, 1975 Micosoft Founded Apr 1, 1976 Apple Founded Dec 1, 1978 Acorn Founded Feb 1, 1982 Compaq Founded Nov 9, 1982 Silicon Graphics Founded Feb 1, 1984 Dell Founded Nov 9, 1994 Samsung Founded