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Microsoft's Gates to Leave Daily Role
Jun 15 4:42 PM US/Eastern
REDMOND, Wash.
Microsoft Corp. said after the bell Thursday that Chairman Bill Gates will transition
out of a day-to-day role in the company to spend more time on his global health
and education work at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
The company announced a two-year transition process to ensure that there is a
smooth and orderly transfer of Gates' daily responsibilities, and said that after
July 2008, Gates would continue to serve as the company's chairman and an adviser
on key development projects.
Microsoft said Chief Technical Officer Ray Ozzie will immediately assume the
title of Chief Software Architect and begin working with Gates on all technical
architecture and product oversight responsibilities, to ensure a smooth transition.
Similarly, Chief Technical Officer Craig Mundie will immediately take the new
title of Chief Research and Strategy Officer and will work with Gates to take
responsibility for the company's research and incubation efforts; Mundie also
will partner with general counsel Brad Smith to guide Microsoft's intellectual
property and technology policy efforts. |
May 31, 2006
Apple Launches Free Computer Take-Back Program
Apple® today announced the launch of its free computer take-back program, offering
US customers environmentally friendly recycling of their old computer when they
buy a new Mac®. Beginning today, the Apple Store® (www.apple.com) and Apple retail
stores will give US customers the option of recycling their unwanted PCs, regardless
of the manufacturer.
When a customer chooses to participate in the program, Apple will send an email
with instructions and a label for free shipping and recycling. Customers simply
package their recyclable equipment and attach the label provided. All equipment
received by the program is recycled domestically and no hazardous material is
shipped overseas.
Apple’s recycling programs have processed more than 21 million pounds of electronics
worldwide since 1994. Apple continues to offer a free iPod® recycling program
through its US retail stores, providing environmentally friendly disposal of any
unwanted iPod and a 10 percent discount on the purchase of a new iPod. The company
also operates a free drop-off recycling service at its headquarters in Cupertino
for used computer systems and home electronics.
More information on Apple’s recycling programs and industry-leading environmental
policies is available online at www.apple.com/environment.
Apple’s free computer take-back program is offered to customers in the 48 contiguous
United States.
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II
and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple
continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning desktop and
notebook computers, OS X operating system, and iLife and professional applications.
Apple is also spearheading the digital music revolution with its iPod portable
music players and iTunes online music store.
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