He thinks they can create a big enough platform given the PC and printer markets to attract developers.

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Effectively, he says, investors are getting the PC and printer business for free.

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Banc of America Securities analyst Keith Bachman maintained his "buy" rating on Hewlett-Packard after the PC and printer giant announced the resignation of software division head Nora Denzel following Wednesday's market close.

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