I'm a reporter at CNET News.com working on a story about the HP Way and whether or not it's changing in the current climate--layoffs, recession, Compaq acquisition, Fiorina, end of the 3000 line. Some people seem to think the HP Way is being exterminated or changed; others say HP is trying to get back to how Bill and Dave originally defined the HP Way.

I'm interested in any thoughts from HP employees, former employees, or anyone who has familiarity with the company culture. If you want to chat or know somebody who might, feel free to give me a call or send e-mail at the number below.

Incidentally, I'm the server reporter at CNET News.com; I covered the demise of the 3000 line recently with a big helping hand from this list:

http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-7878763.html
http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-7873356.html
http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-7866745.html

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