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  • Vote tally moves HP merger forward

    A formal tally showed that Hewlett-Packard shareholders voted narrowly to approve a merger with Compaq Computer, but opponents refused to concede defeat.

  • Last-minute jabs by each side

    Hewlett-Packard and Walter Hewlett tout their backers as shareholders prepare to cast their votes

  • Compaq shareholders approve HP union

    Compaq Computer shareholders have voted 9-to-1 in favour of a deal which may see Hewlett-Packard acquire Compaq, however, the struggle is not over, with the Hewlett family continuing to campaign vigorously against any merger.

  • Walter Hewlett files anti-merger proxy

    Walter Hewlett has filed his formal proxy notice to shareholders of Hewlett-Packard stock--making an official call to vote against the mega-merger between HP and Compaq Computer.

  • HP fires worker who allegedly leaked info

    Hewlett-Packard has said in an e-mail to employees that it has fired a worker who admitted to forwarding two company memos to the press.

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  • Compaq shareholders approve HP union

    Compaq Computer shareholders have voted 9-to-1 in favour of a deal which may see Hewlett-Packard acquire Compaq, however, the struggle is not over, with the Hewlett family continuing to campaign vigorously against any merger.

  • Can Fiorina sell it?

    With less than a week remaining before the HP shareholder vote on the proposed acquisition of Compaq, CEO Carly Fiorina is making an all-out effort to persuade fence sitters to support the deal.

  • Dell's David Miller: Straight to the source

    As Dell Australia welcomes on board a new managing director, David Miller, we ask for his views on the current PC market in Australia.

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