... and let HP take 3PAR. Dell could try to buy Pillar if Larry will let them, and if not go after Compellent.
3PAR has a good product, but Pillar and Compellent are strong enough at probably 1/3 the price. Also, the confusion a 3PAR acquisition will create for HP storage customers is worth it.
If you are an HP EVA customer, and HP buys 3PAR, you have a dead-end storage platform. Dell could target that.
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