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Packard family to weigh HP/Compaq merger

SAN FRANCISCO—Hewlett-Packard Co. says the Packard family foundation is meeting Friday to deliberate on the merits and demerits of supporting the company’s merger with Compaq Computer Corp.

The family’s decision could determine if the merger succeeds since it owns 10 percent share of HP stock.

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