The difference this second time around, is that Whitman was not the CEO of H-P when the decision of acquiring Autonomy was made, merely one of its board director.

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Accordingly, I have shared my views with the Board and today informed them of my decision to resign as Chairman and a director, effective immediately, in order to explore all available options for my ownership stake.

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