HAL Computer Systems

HAL Computer Systems, Inc was a Campbell, California-based computer manufacturer founded in 1990 by , a principal designer of the original IBM POWER architecture. His idea was to build computers based on a RISC architecture for the commercial market. The company's intent to develop a high-performance microprocessor implementing the SPARC architecture prompted Fujitsu to fund the company in 1991. $40.2 million was invested in return for a 44% stake. As part of the deal: In return, HAL gave Fujitsu access to the technology it was developing. By this time, HAL had 140 employees.

HAL Computer Systems

HAL Computer Systems, Inc was a Campbell, California-based computer manufacturer founded in 1990 by , a principal designer of the original IBM POWER architecture. His idea was to build computers based on a RISC architecture for the commercial market. The company's intent to develop a high-performance microprocessor implementing the SPARC architecture prompted Fujitsu to fund the company in 1991. $40.2 million was invested in return for a 44% stake. As part of the deal: In return, HAL gave Fujitsu access to the technology it was developing. By this time, HAL had 140 employees.