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Gates explains why Microsoft needs Yahoo
February 20, 2008
A main driver of the takeover bid is the desire for "great engineers," says Microsoft's chairman. Plus: Windows 7 and other future tech.
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'Double-booked' Gates to launch Vista in London
January 8, 2007
Did Outlook let him down? The unexpected U.K. launch just happens to coincide with Gates' trip to a government confab in Scotland.
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Gates: End to passwords in sight
February 14, 2006
With Windows Vista, the Microsoft chairman feels he has the right weapons to supplant PC passwords. Photos: Gates takes the stage at RSA Image: A look at InfoCards
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With Vista, seeing is believing, says Gates
January 29, 2007
On the eve of Vista's consumer launch, Microsoft chairman Bill Gates says that a short demo is all that's needed to convince doubters.
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Gates: We're entering 'live era' of software
November 1, 2005
Microsoft's chairman launches Web-based tools tied to its Windows and Office products.
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Gates stepping down from full-time Microsoft role
June 15, 2006
Sets 2008 date for transition out of day-to-day role as chief software architect at the software giant.
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Gates: Microsoft ready to go 'live'
November 2, 2005
New services tied to Windows and Office are on the way in a "sea change" for the software leviathan. New competitors in Microsoft's crosshairs
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Gates offers Longhorn appetizer
April 25, 2005
Microsoft chair offers hardware makers a taste of the next Windows, but exactly what comes when remains unclear. Photos: A look at Longhorn
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It's all about software, says Gates
January 7, 2008
Just before his farewell CES keynote speech, Microsoft's chairman reflects on Redmond's rivals and the changing face of Windows. Photos: Gates' last call at CES?
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Gates sees a home server in your future
January 8, 2007
Microsoft's chairman tells why the average person wants a server and explains why they won't have to be a geek to make it work. Photos: Gates on home servers
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Gates shows off Vista in CES keynote
January 5, 2006
Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates highlights features designed to convince the average consumer that they need the next version of Windows.
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Gates memo warns of 'disruptive' changes
November 9, 2005
In a memo to top company executives, the software giant's chairman ponders the challenges posed by a host of online competitors.
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Gates scopes out the business landscape
March 28, 2006
As Microsoft very publicly wrestles with Windows Vista, it's also quietly extending its tentacles into the business world.
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Gates looks to expand view beyond Windows
March 20, 2006
At Mix conference, Microsoft appeals to Web developers, commits to more IE updates. Video: Gates' Mix '06 keynote Photo: Gates shrugs at Mix '06
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Microsoft, NYT partner on newspaper software
April 28, 2006
Times Reader uses the graphics power of Windows Vista to help bring the "Gray Lady" further into the digital age. Image: NYT gets digital boost
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Gates touts TiVo deal at CES
January 6, 2005
Amid speech that serves as state of union address on Microsoft's digital media strategy, firm's chair talks up TiVoToGo deal.
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Microsoft unveils new betas for Office, Vista
May 23, 2006
With the test releases, Redmond wants to demonstrate that it's on track after missing several deadlines.
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Negroponte: Slimmer Linux needed for $100 laptop
April 4, 2006
The head of the One Laptop Per Child organization says he'll use Linux, but it needs to go on a diet.
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Microsoft eyes services for business
December 8, 2005
Executives at the company provide a few details about online services to complement its server software.
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Microsoft eyes making desktop apps free
November 14, 2005
Documents show some insiders are questioning whether existing software should be supported by ads, CNET News.com has learned.
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