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Bill Davis Accounting Dell Computers Brief Back Ground Dell Computers is one of the world's top PC makers and the world's #1 direct-sale computer vendor. Led by founder Michael Dell -- the longest-tenured CEO of any major US computer company, who owns 12% of his creation -- the company sells hardware and markets third-party software and peripherals. Products include PCs (about 55% of sales), notebooks, and network servers. Government entities, large businesses, and educational institutions buy nearly 60% of its systems. Dell is expanding services such as its Web site (which processes half of the company's transactions), online business consulting, and its Dell Ventures private investment arm. The format of the annual report was very easy to follow. The first couple of pages dealt with the history of the company, while the last few sections dealt with all the numbers. It was very clear and easy to understand. The annual report was very complete in that it gave me all the information I needed to complete the analysis. The annual report was a good way for me to see how the company worked and what they strive for...