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3Com saved by HP - and Cisco

HP buying 3Com in $2.7 billion blockbuster; 3Com: one of the longest running shows in networking
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3Com saved by HP - and Cisco

3Com has been trying to sell itself for quite some time, and has finally succeeded. While HP is the lucky buyer, 3Com really has Cisco to thank. Read full story

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