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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: (Date of earliest event reported): April 16, 1998
Digital Equipment Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Massachusetts 1-5296 04-2226590
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
111 Powdermill Road, Maynard, Massachusetts 01754
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (978) 493-5111
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Information
On April 16, 1998, the registrant issued a press release reporting its
quarterly financial results for its third quarter ended March 28, 1998.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. 99 Press Release dated April 16, 1998.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION
(Registrant)
/s/ Gail S. Mann
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Gail S. Mann
Vice President, Assistant General Counsel,
Secretary and Clerk
Date: April 16, 1998
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