Altos Computer Systems

Altos Computer Systems was founded in 1977 by David G. Jackson and Roger William Vass Sr. It focused on small multi-user computers, starting with multi-user derivatives of CP/M, and later including Unix and Xenix-based machines. In its 1982 initial public offering on NASDAQ, the company raised $59M. Thereafter the company's stock was traded under the symbol ALTO.

Altos Computer Systems
IndustryComputer hardware
Founded1977 (1977)
FounderDavid G. Jackson,
Roger William Vass Sr.
FateAcquired by Acer in 1990
Headquarters
San Francisco Bay Area, California
,
United States
ProductsACS 8000, ACS 8600, ACS 68000

Coming under increasing pressure from competitors in the server market, such as Compaq and Sun Microsystems, Altos posted a $5M loss (its first ever) in the fiscal year ending in June, 1989. In the aftermath, Altos was acquired by Acer in 1990 for $94M, although mostly for its US distribution channels rather than its technology. Shortly before this acquisition, there were about 128,000 Altos systems installed throughout the world.

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