Hewlett-Packard will maintain the consumer PC lines from both Compaq Computer and HP for now, an unexpected twist in a merger that in general will lead to fewer product lines. HP will continue to sell ...

PALO ALTO, CA and HOUSTON, TX – Hewlett-Packard Company and Compaq Computer Corporation announced a merger agreement to create an $87 billion global technology leader. The new HP will offer the ...

The name on the chassis will be Hewlett-Packard, but many of the computers coming from HP in the future will likely bear Compaq Computer bloodlines--if the merger goes through. Michael Kanellos is ...

Hewlett-Packard Co. announced Tuesday several products developed by the former Compaq Computer Corp., whose acquisition by HP was finalized May 7. New versions of the AlphaServer family were announced ...

As Hewlett-Packard Co. nears next week’s shareholder vote on its planned $22 billion acquisition of Compaq Computer Corp., the finish line may be receding: The closer the vote, the less likely it is ...

Computer giant Hewlett-Packard Co. announced that it would acquire rival Compaq Computer Corp.--a deal that would create the world’s largest PC company. Experts heralded the move as the beginning of a ...

eWeek content and product recommendations are editorially independent. We may make money when you click on links to our partners. Learn More With all the drama and intrigue of the bitter six-month ...

Hewlett-Packard Co. and Compaq Computer Corp. would shell out $634 million in bonuses to key employees as an incentive to stay on if their merger goes through, both companies disclosed Monday. Hewlett ...

PALO ALTO, Calif.–In a stunning move late on Monday, Hewlett-Packard Co. and Compaq Computer Corp. announced a merger agreement to create a $87 billion computer systems and technology information ...

Dell Computer is known for ruthlessly driving down PC prices, but competitors are working hard this week to catch up with the worldwide market leader. Possibly sparked by a 10 percent price cut on ...

The basic input/output system manages the operation of hardware in the HP Compaq dc7800. The PC allows users to make changes to the BIOS to alter how the computer and ...