Despite opposition from the 2 founders' families, this company merged with Compaq in 2002
... merger, despite opposition 
from members of the founding family like Mr. Hewlett, the combined company 
plans to try... [DOC] [TLE] Hewlett family opposes Compaq deal - CNET [PAR] Mar 14, 2002 ... March 14, 200210:57 AM PST ... Descendents of Hewlett-Packard co-founder 
William Hewlett said ... to oppose the company's blockbuster merger with 
Compaq Computer.