He is the most prominent casualty of the acquisition of British software company Autonomy, much of the value of which has now been written off.

BBC: Hewlett-Packard chairman Raymond Lane steps down

Hewlett Packard's allegations that Autonomy inflated its value prior to a takeover has been flatly rejected by the former management of the UK software firm.

BBC: Profile: Autonomy

Did Autonomy, as part of HP, continue to sell third-party hardware of materially similar value after acquisition?

FORBES: Former Autonomy Chief Mike Lynch Lashes Out At HP (Updated)