The Business 2.0 article that James referenced:

> http://www.business2.com/articles/mag/0,1640,52074,00.html?cnn=yes

is the same one that was discussed earlier on the list. This article suggests
that Carly is perhaps preparing herself for a run at the California
governorship herself.

Perhaps completely coincidentally and without any relationship to that
proposition, HP released the following statement this afternoon:

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Carly Fiorina Statement on Appointment to Governor-Elect Schwarzenegger's
Transition Committee

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--10/09/2003--HP (NYSE:<A
HREF="aol://4785:HPQ">HPQ</A>) today issued the following statement from Carly Fiorina, HP
chairman and chief executive officer, regarding her appointment to Governor-elect
Arnold Schwarzenegger's Transition Committee:

   "We're honored to be playing an advisory role in this important
transition. We believe a healthy business environment is critical to HP and every other
California employer, large or small. The state is facing a unique and
extraordinary set of challenges and opportunities that demand the involvement of all
of us to address them. It's time for everyone to pull together to improve
California's competitiveness."

   About HP

   HP is a technology solutions provider to consumers, businesses and
institutions globally. The company's offerings span IT infrastructure, personal
computing and access devices, global services and imaging and printing for
consumers, enterprises and small and medium businesses. For the last four quarters, HP
revenue totaled $71.3 billion. More information about HP is available at
www.hp.com.

CONTACT:HP Stephanie Ross, 650-857-2416 [log in to unmask] www.hp.com

SOURCE: HP

10/09/2003 22:00 EASTERN

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Wirt Atmar

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