Because "HP" was already taken by another company.

Art Frank
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>>> Paul Anderson <[log in to unmask]> 05/02/02 02:32PM >>>
In article <[log in to unmask]>, Tom Brandt
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> 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

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