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Focuses on quarterly results for Hewlett-Packard that suggest that the computer company's merger with Compaq Computer is producing the cost savings promised by management. Uncertainty for the company's outlook, due to revenue falling below expectations; Comments of executives, including Carleton S. Fiorina, chief executive of Hewlett-Packard; Financial details; Background on the company's transition from a loss to a profit; Views of analysts.

Discusses criticism of the proposed merger of Hewlett-Packard and Compaq Computer. Views of company executives on the advantages of the merger; Comments of industrial analysts; Outlook for shareholders; Highlights of the merger; Belief of Carleton S. Fiorina, chief executive at Hewlett-Packard, that the company will surpass competitors; Concerns over creating a company with heavy reliance on selling computers.