New HP won't blow IBM away, say analysts

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Big Blue will stay stronger in services -- and servers

The mega-merger between Hewlett-Packard and Compaq is unlikely to create a dangerous competitor for IBM, say analysts. The two plan to merge next year, creating a monolith with sales of $87 billi...

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