Because "HP" was already taken by another company. Art Frank Manager of Information Systems OHSU Foundation [log in to unmask] (503) 220-8320 >>> Paul Anderson <[log in to unmask]> 05/02/02 02:32PM >>> In article <[log in to unmask]>, Tom Brandt <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > See http://news.com.com/2100-1001-897644.html?tag=fd_top Why was HWP chosen for HP's ticker symbol anyway? What was the W for? Paul -- Paul Anderson OpenVMS Engineering Compaq Computer Corporation * To join/leave the list, search archives, change list settings, * * etc., please visit http://raven.utc.edu/archives/hp3000-l.html *