Access control system topologies. 1  Work load on the host PC is significantly reduced, because it only needs to communicate with a few main controllers. 2  The overall cost of the system is lower, as sub-controllers are usually simple and inexpensive devices. 3  All other advantages listed in the first paragraph apply.
This excerpt taken from the CVX 10-K filed Mar 9, 2004. Texaco Merger Transaction. On October 9, 2001, Texaco Inc. (Texaco) became a wholly owned subsidiary of Chevron Corporation (Chevron) pursuant to a merger transaction, and Chevron changed its name to ChevronTexaco Corporation.
Standard Oil Trust. The Standard Oil Trust was formed in 1863 by John D. Rockefeller. He built up the company through 1868 to become the largest oil refinery firm in the world. In 1870, the company was renamed Standard Oil Company, after which Rockefeller decided to buy up all the other competition and form them into one large company. The company faced legal issues in 1890 following passage of the Sherman Antitrust Act.