"But it isn't like they have a concept that can't be copied," said Charles R. Wolf, a First Boston analyst.

Charles R. Wolf, an analyst with First Boston, also maintained his buy rating.

"The news broadcasts were very negative over the weekend," said Charles R. Wolf, an analyst at Needham & Company.

"It's an entirely different company than it was just 15 months ago," said Charles R. Wolf, an analyst with Needham & Company.

"He's a truly innovative merchandiser and a great manager," said Charles R. Wolf of Needham & Company.

"This is a major positive surprise," said Charles R. Wolf, an analyst with the First Boston Corporation.

"It's certainly the deal of the decade," said Charles R. Wolf, a computer industry analyst at the First Boston Corporation.

Charles R. Wolf, an analyst at First Boston, cut his estimate for 1990 earnings to $9.50 a share, from $10.

"The other shoe phenomenon is playing a big role today," said Charles R. Wolf, analyst with the First Boston Corporation.

Charles R. Wolf, an analyst with the First Boston Corporation, said he expected Compaq to continue its average growth of 40 percent a quarter.