Which of the following famous Texans started a computer company in his
dorm room when he was a student at the University of Texas, and later
sold directly to customers making PCs cheaper?
A. James Farmer
B. Michael Dell
C. Sam Rayburn
D. Scott Joplin

B

Explanation:

Michael Dell was born on February 23, 1965, in Houston, Texas. He began by selling kits to help customers upgrade their personal computers and later he launched the personal computer revolution with the creation of the Dell Computer Corporation. It was started as a computer company in his  dorm room when he was a student at the University of Texas, and later  sold directly to customers making PCs cheaper.