Ironic. The absolute first computer machine (not the room model monster) I laid eyes on of all things was a Compaq. Add to that I lived very near a Compaq company that eventually moved to a larger facility. My how time flies.
No great loss. Compaq was famous for proprietary hardware and a lack of self upgrade options. I've seen claims that Tim Cook was largely responsible for it. They weren't a company that was going to sell me anything.