just like it says all over your web page and theirs, HP is the commonest
name in use for Hewlett-Packard Company.
Just be sure to NEVER mention the HP3000 or HPe3000, as someone might
discover what a great machine it is and I'd have even more trouble buying
one.


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Cortlandt Wilson [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Friday, July 07, 2000 1:27 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: HP or Hewlett-Packard - Which name to use?
>
>
> I am looking to categorize HP products - specifically the HP 3000 - in
> a web catalog.   I suggested using the formal name of the company -
> "Hewlett-Packard" because I thought '3000 types call HP by it's full
> name for formal use.    Others, however, came back and said
> "I believe they prefer HP now. All their Web info has that."  and "I
> also think HP is the best choice. People tends to refer to it as 'HP'
> these days."
>
> So I am turning to the most qualified bunch I know.   Which is it  -
> HP or Hewlett-Packard?
>
>
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