Tech giant that purchased Gateway (4)

I believe the answer is:

acer

(Other definitions for acer that I've seen before include "ornamental tree" , "Tree with winged fruit" , "Care about this tree" , "Care about the maple?" , "Tree of maple family" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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