Looks like HP may have been acquiring trade secrets on the sly from Dell.

My only question is this: why would you steal Dell’s trade secrets??  If you’ve ever used a Dell, I’m willing to bet that you’ve had problems with them.  They are dirt cheap because they use cheap components in their machines.  Why would HP be worried about Dell making shoddy printers to match their shoddy computers??  HP has a virtual stranglehold on the pinter market and Dell’s sub-par machines wouldn’t make a dent in their market share.

But then again, HP did waste tons of money merging with Compaq.  Who knows what they thinking.