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Is VMware the real motivator behind latest Microsoft-HP deal?

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Mary Jo Foley 13th Jan 2010
Hi. No, not meaning to imply they threw this together over night.

Today, Ballmer said that he and the HP CEO meet quarterly. They're always discussing possible deals/ventures/projects. My point is HP already had a very similar deal in place with VMware, and VMware is one of Microsoft's biggest foes right now. I think a switch can be thrown quickly as to when they wanted to announce the fruits of their discussions, however...

THanks. MJ
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