Microsoft's Gates steps aside as CEO
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Bill Gates has announced that he is stepping down as CEO of Microsoft Corp. Microsoft Pres Steve Ballmer will fill up the vacated position. Gates, however, will still remain the chairman of the world's largest software company. Some experts speculate that the move is related to negotiations regarding the antitrust case against the company. According to Gates and Ballmer, the move is intended to maintain the company's leadership in the industry.
Publication Name: USA Today
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0734-7456
Year: 2000
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Microsoft CEO plays to win
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Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is known by those who worked with him as a tough, straightforward and down-to-earth when it comes to business matters. Industry observers say that Ballmer's business style, close relationship with former CEO Bill Gates and long experience with the company will help improve the public perception of Microsoft and its vision of becoming a formidable competitor in the Web-based computing arena.
Publication Name: USA Today
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0734-7456
Year: 2000
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Microsoft findings spur lawsuit filings
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Microsoft Corp, a software giant, faces a class-action suit in San Francisco, CA, that accused it of using its monopoly power to overcharge customers. The suit was filed by three lawyers on behalf of millions of California customers who utilize the Windows 95 and 98 operating systems on their PCs. Other lawsuits were also filed against the company. Such legal actions have been filed in light of Judge Thomas Penfield's findings that Microsoft curtailed innovation and harmed consumers.
Publication Name: USA Today
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0734-7456
Year: 1999
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