Chiefs of IBM, Microsoft Corp. plan to meet

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New IBM CEO Louis V. Gerstner Jr. will meet with Microsoft Chmn and CEO William H. Gates in May 1993 to discuss a strengthening of ties between the two companies. The meeting will take place among growing signs for a reconciliation between the two firms, which were close allies in the early days of personal computing but have been at odds for over a year now. The differences mainly stem from Microsoft's decision to abandon the OS/2 operating system, co-developed with IBM, in favor of the popular Microsoft Windows and forthcoming Windows NT. Chances for a rapprochement were boosted by the arrival of computer novice Gerstner, who has never met Gates, and the departure of his predecessor, John Akers, who viewed Microsoft as an arch-rival. For his part, Gates is downplaying the significance of the meeting but has indicated a willingness to work with IBM on some issues.

Electronic computers, Computer peripheral equipment, not elsewhere classified, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Computer industry, International Business Machines Corp., Gerstner, Louis V., Jr., Conferences and Meetings

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Microsoft says Hallman to quit as president

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Microsoft Corp's Pres and CEO Michael Hallman resigns from the computer software giant, effective Mar 1, 1992. The move is part of an effort by Chmn and co-founder William Gates to reorganize management; he is creating the 'office of the president,' responsibilities of which will be shared by several senior executives who are long-time friends of Gates. The senior executives include Michael Maples, Francis J. Gaudette, and Steven A. Ballmer. All will report to Gates, who will assume the responsibilities of CEO. Gates indicated that Hallman was not meeting Gates' expectations. Hallman will remain at Microsoft as a consultant for six months.

Computer integrated systems design, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, MSFT, Reorganization, Chief Executive Officers, Resignation, Hallman, Michael

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