Dell Inc. is a multinational information technology company. It is best known for its competitively-priced computers and its original distribution methods. It was started by Michael Dell in 1984 under the name of PCs Limited. Dell was a student at the University of Texas and believed he could make money by making computers for and selling directly to his customers. He made $73 million in his first year by allowing customers to order their computers and choose design options. In 1996, Dell started selling computers via the Internet and his company became a serious contender in the PC market. In 2002, Dell moved into making televisions, music players and printers. Dell is committed to innovation and green technologies. It is working towards being “the greenest technology company on the planet”.