Robert J. "Bob" Herbold, retired executive vice president and chief operating officerof Microsoft Corporation, is the Managing Director of The Herbold Group, LLC, a consulting business focused on executive training and profitability... (wikipedia)
Avoid committees and consensus in developing big, distinctive business model advantages. Individuals have big, distinctive ideas; committees and consensus turn big, distinctive ideas into mundane ideas.
I think it's way too early to speculate on that kind of thing. Bill and Steve have got lot of spunk left, so I think that any speculation on that front is probably a waste of time at this juncture.
We're all pleased to put the compliance question behind us. Rather than allow the controversy to continue, we're offering options to resolve the dispute.
This phenomenal performance is a result of Microsoft's long-term commitment to investment in (research and development) and focus on developing compelling, innovative products that can emerge as leaders.
It's going to take education, adult supervision and technology to cope with the issues we're struggling with; all these are needed to ensure kids have a safe and educational online experience.
The Court of Appeals is more appropriate from a mechanical standpoint.