Forget the NYT and press releases... I trust C|Net... and in
their dispatch today:

BIGGEST COMPUTING MEGADEAL EVER: COMPAQ BUYS DIGITAL FOR
$9.6 BILLION
   http://www.news.com/News/Item/0%2C4%2C18440%2C00.html?nd

PC giant Compaq has announced that it will buy Digital
Equipment, hoping to
leverage DEC's excellent technology and worldwide service
organization. But
questions remain on the future of the Alpha chip and how
this affects the
PC industry. Our special coverage includes a CNET Radio
report, a FAQ, and
a NEWS.COM Poll.

'Nuf said for me...

Joe