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Bill Gates to be phased out by 2008

By Justin Mann

On June 15, 2006, 5:07 PM

Though everyone knew it would come eventually, especially with figureheads like Steve Ballmer at the forefront, the Chairman of Microsoft, Bill Gates, will be stepping down more or less to focus on his charity foundation. While he will be still Chairman, the majority of his duties will be taken over by others. A company the size of Microsoft can often be self-perpetuating, but as one of the youngest software giants (compared to, say, IBM), a change in leadership can have dramatic results on the way a company functions. He isn't concerned, of course:

”This was a hard decision for me,” Gates added. “I’m very lucky to have two passions that I feel are so important and so challenging. As I prepare for this change, I firmly believe the road ahead for Microsoft is as bright as ever.”
Gates job must be a lot more complicated than it would seem on paper, as they've planned out a 2-year transition period for others to assimilate his duties. Will this impact Microsoft in the long run? Probably not, and it does seem that Ballmer has already been spearheading many of Microsoft's endeavors. You can read the full press release at Microsof't site.

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  1. June 15, 2006 6:16 PM
    canadian said:
    About damm time! Hopefully the quality will improve now.
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  2. June 15, 2006 11:38 PM
    nathanskywalker said:
    I have no grate love for microsoft, but good luck to you Mr. Gates
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  3. June 15, 2006 11:49 PM
    mirob said:
    May his extra time help many in need.
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  4. June 17, 2006 1:47 AM
    crossfire851 said:
    Yea, I saw this on the news last night. I don't know if this will be for the good or the worst?
    Reply
  5. November 6, 2006 2:47 PM
    tomei said:
    Bill Gates became rich from Microsoft now he's leaving.I remember when I wanted to be rich and 3 millionaires helped do it by mentoring me. Anyone else who wants to become a millionaire should learn from these 3 millionaires... ==> [url]http://tinyurl.com/o7cjl[/url]The only way to learn is by copying these 3 guys here:[url]http://tinyurl.com/o7cjl[/url]Good Luck,Anthony Gates
    Reply

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