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Technology's fat cats

The run-up in the stock market has fattened the wallets of high-tech CEOs. Skeptics wonder whether the generous compensation is deserved.

CNET News staff
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Special report: Fat cats

Fat cats hed
The run-up in the stock market has fattened the wallets of high-tech CEOs. Skeptics wonder whether the generous compensation is deserved.
Special report: Fat cats

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