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Veteran Xbox, Media Center Exec Leaves the Microsoft Fold


Lately, the Microsoft departures are looming a lot larger than the hires. Ted Hase, one of the original Xbox team members and co-creator of the Microsoft Media Center, is one of the latest veterans to move on.
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Microsoft SMS Gains New Name, Fresh Focus


Review: The most recent update to Systems Management Server 2003, SMS V4 Beta 1, has better configuration monitering and OS deployment capabilities than previous versions. uration monitoring, OS deployment capabilities
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Microsoft Sees Life Stirring in Robots


The software giant is about to enter the robotics space with a new software development suite.
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Windows Live Messenger Goes Gold


The successor to MSN Messenger is one of the first of Microsoft's burgeoning family of Windows Live services to move beyond the beta stage. Microsoft is posting for download the final bits later. (Microsoft Watch)
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The Curse of Vista Claims Bill Gates


Opinion: Is there a curse connected to OS development that can strike down top execs in their prime? There are plenty of examples to consider, including Apple's own Steve Jobs.
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eWeek Roundtable: Bill Gates Steps Aside


In this special eWeek Podcast Roundtable, eWeek editors ask the questions: What will Microsoft be like without Bill Gates? Will the new leaders be as daring as Bill has been? eWeek editors see a kindler, gentler Microsoft, one in which collaboration and services will rule the day.
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Mundie Speaks Out on Gates' Transition, the Future


Q&A: Bill Gates wanted to make his transition away from Microsoft happen the right way at the right time. New chief research and strategy officer Craig Mundie discusses why now is the right time and how Microsoft will adapt.
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Bill Gates' Legacy: Microsoft's Top 10 Flops


Opinion: Gates will be remembered as a visionary and PC industry leader. But even Microsoft's chairman hasn't been right in all of his bets. (Microsoft Watch)
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Microsoft Readying Apple iPod Rival, Sources Say


Software giant Microsoft is laying the groundwork to compete against Apple Computer's iPod digital entertainment device and iTunes service, sources familiar with the discussions and plans said.
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Is Microsoft Ready for Gates' Transition?


There is no consensus among Microsoft executives, financial analysts, researchers and industry watchers about whether the way Microsoft does business will change significantly as founder Bill Gates transitions to spending most of his time at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
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Gates and Ballmer Calm the Microsoft Troops


Microsoft's top two executives share their thoughts via company-wide e-mails on Microsoft's 'New Era of Technical Leadership.' Here is the text of the Ballmer and Gates notes.
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Will Microsoft Still Be Microsoft Without Bill Gates?


Opinion: Will 'The Evil Empire' still inspire fear in the hearts of competitors without its stalwart leader involved in day-to-day operations? (Microsoft Watch)
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Skeptics Question Microsoft Interoperability Pitch


Despite the company's recent moves to reach out to the open-source community, some skeptics remain unconvinced.
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Gates Steps Aside, Microsoft Copes


Updated: Founder Bill Gates will continue as chairman for the company, while two chief technology officers will step in to take his other roles.
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