Computers Unlimited

Computers Unlimited, inc. (CUI) was a timesharing company headquartered in Rochester, NY. The company was founded before 1968[1] to offer consulting services[2] and CP/CMS timesharing on an IBM 360/67 computer. The first president was Virgil M. Ross.[1]

The company went public in 1969 with a market capitalization if $1.75 million (equivalent to $14,000,000 in 2022).[3] That year they had "major software development contracts" with Xerox Corporation, and a timesharing contract with the University of Rochester, and were also resellers for the Viatron System 21 display terminals, and the Miracl/CPG COBOL programming system.[4][5]

Computers Unlimited declared bankruptcy in late 1970.[6]

References
  1. "Computers Unlimited, Incorporated announces Richard E Schneider Vice President of Scientific Research and Development". Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Aug 18, 1968. Retrieved Dec 18, 2019.
  2. "Computers Unlimited, Incorporated announces John Colagrosso Director of Management Information Systems and Studies". Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Oct 20, 1968. Retrieved Dec 18, 2019.
  3. "Computer Stock Sold". Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. May 3, 1969. Retrieved Dec 18, 2019.
  4. "Computers Unlimited Opens First Center". Computerworld. January 21, 1970. Retrieved April 14, 2012.
  5. "Contracts Told by City Firm". Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Oct 14, 1969. Retrieved Dec 18, 2019.
  6. "Office Furniture Auction". Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Nov 4, 1970. Retrieved Dec 18, 2019.


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