Eagle Computer: The rise and fall of an early PC clone

Eagle Computer: The rise and fall of an early PC clone Dave Farquhar Retro Computing June 8, 2026June 8, 2026 5 CommentsWhen it comes to 80s computer brands, few flew as high as Eagle Computer flew in 1983. The aptly named company was selling 12,000 computers a month and had been doubling sales every quarter under the leadership of a talented CEO. Then Eagle lost its CEO, Dennis Barnhart, in a crashed Ferrari on the day of its IPO, June 8, 1983. In this blog post, we’ll explore the reasons Eagle Computer fell, because there was more to it than just the tragic story involving its CEO.History of Eagle ComputerEagle had been a leading producer of CP/M computers, entering the market somewhat accidentally.

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