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Old 06-17-2006, 04:18 PM
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Default Bill Gates Leaving Microsoft

Billy Gates has said he is going to be stepping down as the Chairman of Microsoft in July 2008. He wants to spend more time pursuing his charity works with his wife.

Here is a letter he sent to microsoft employees:

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/busine...email16ww.html
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Old 06-18-2006, 10:05 PM
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it's not like he's "leaving".. it's his company, he just will not be actively participating anymore.
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Old 06-27-2006, 05:18 PM
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Don't know whether this is a good thing or not. interesting though, thanks.
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Old 06-27-2006, 05:20 PM
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I don't think it'll make much difference; the only way I see it being an amazing thing is if the new guy is more charismatic.
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Old 06-29-2006, 05:16 PM
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more charismatic than Bill Gates? never!
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Old 07-05-2007, 06:15 AM
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yes he is on the verge of retirement from the active life...but think not from computer...
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Old 08-09-2007, 12:31 AM
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I come back to see how things are going and, of course, somebody brings back a 13 month old thread. Nice.
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Old 12-20-2007, 08:42 PM
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Yeah this is old news...
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