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Hewlett and Packard

Dave Packard (left) and Bill Hewlett (right) develop their innovative audio oscillator in Packard's Palo Alto garage in 1939. Perhaps they didn't realize they were starting one of the largest and most-respected high-technology companies in the world. (Image courtesy of Hewlett-Packard Company.)

Hewlett and Packard 50 Years Later

Nearly 50 years after the picture above, this photo was taken in 1988 at an awards ceremony at corporate headquarters. (Image courtesy of Hewlett-Packard Company.)

HP's First Product

This is the advertisement for the original audio oscillator, HP's first product in 1939. (Image courtesy of Hewlett-Packard Company.)

The 2116A

The 2116A was HP's first computer designed for the process control industry. It was the beginning of a long line of computers for this niche as well as for scientific and commercial applications. (Image courtesy of Hewlett-Packard Company.)

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