WHY CARLY'S BIG BET IS FAILING.

Discusses the challenges faced by Hewlett-Packard Co. and its chief executive officer, Carly Fiorina, as the company's acquisition of Compaq in 2002 has not paid off. Reasons why the merger has not proven to be successful; Performance of HP's stock, which has not yet recovered from the effects of the merger; Financial performance of the company; Profile of Fiorina and her career; Assessment of the future of HP.