Everyone's retiring....

[Anusha]

Jim Allchin Retires from Microsoft

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This week came the official launch of Microsoft's Windows Vista, the company's long awaited next-generation operating system. During this week, another significant piece of news also came from Redmond in the form Jim Allchin, Microsoft's co-president of platforms and services division. Allchin officially retired from Microsoft this week, marking over 17 years of work with the software giant.

Allchin was in charge with the Windows operating system, as well as Microsoft's work in the enterprise server space. In fact, it was Allchin that put Microsoft into the server market, a place where it had no previous experience prior to Windows NT. Allchin is also well credited with the development of many server-based Microsoft products as well as the .NET initiative. The Windows Live program was also a program that was launched under Allchin's direction.

With Allchin's departure, another Microsoft ace will step up to take over Allchin's spot. Steve Sinofsky, previously the head of the Office group will be responsible for keeping Allchin's legacy going, and then some. Sinofsky is famous at Microsoft for delivering products on time and on a very consistent basis -- something that Microsoft's Office customers have long trusted in. In fact, the Office division at Microsoft is the most respected division in the company by the account of most consumers.

Compared to Sinofsky, product launches under Allchin were often delayed and late. Although the ex-Microsoft executive claims that his delayed launches were often a sacrifice for quality control, products often launched still with large bugs in them. "It should be clear that date means not much to me, that quality is much more important," said Allchin.

Despite these issues, many are hoping that Sinofsky will bring good changes to the table. Microsoft stated that after Windows Vista, it would no longer wait five years between major Windows releases. With Sinofsky behind the wheel now, Microsoft should be able to deliver well on its promise.

[Anusha]

Microsoft Zune Exec Resigns (Bryan Lee to pursue other interests, J Allard takes over)

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Following Jim Allchin's announced retirement, Microsoft this week made the announcement that Zune evangelist Bryan Lee submitted his resignation. The announcement was made internally with Lee's message that he was leaving the software giant to "pursue personal interests." Despite his plans to leave, Lee will stay in his role as corporate vice president of Microsoft's entertainment and devices division for several more weeks.

In his place, Microsoft will appoint J Allard, its corporate vice president of the design and development, entertainment and devices division. Allard is responsible for both Microsoft's Zune and Xbox gaming console. Allard is also recognized at Microsoft for being a founding member of its Windows NT family of products as well as being part of Microsoft's TCP/IP networking group.

Microsoft launched its Zune portable multimedia player last November, which received a warm welcome, but unfortunately sales numbers dropped sharply after its initial shipments. Earlier in the year, Apple launched several new iPod products, including an all new line of metallic iPod Nano's, a new iPod and a redesigned iPod Shuffle. Christmas sales of portable digital music players were dominated by the iPod.

Prior to being the Zune-chief at Microsoft, Lee was also the chief financial officer of its entertainment division.

[Anusha]

Dell CEO Kevin Rollins Resigns (Kevin Rollins says farewell to his role as CEO of Dell Inc.)

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In a surprise move, Kevin Rollins today resigned his position as CEO of Dell Inc. Overnight upper-echelon management changes at Fortune 500 companies are not typical occurrences.

Michael Dell, founder of Dell, will re-assume the role of CEO and retain his duties as Chairman of the Board. In 2004, Dell stepped down as CEO and was replaced by Rollins. Management at Dell has come full circle. Since Rollins stepped into position as CEO, Michael Dell has been putting his hands into various areas of Dell such as marketing, operations, mergers and other areas where he was previously preoccupied doing other things.

“Dell has tremendous opportunities ahead of it,” said Mr. Dell. “I am enthusiastic about Dell 2.0, which includes our plan to provide the best customer experience, build a strong global services business and ensure our products deliver the best long-term customer value,” said Dell in a statement. Rollins however, did not provide a statement about his reasons for stepping down.

Since Rollins stepped up to his role as CEO, Dell Inc. has performed quite well, expanding into many areas such as professional services. Dell also put its hands into the enthusiast level gaming market, buying customized gaming computer manufacturer Alienware in early 2006. Since then Dell has marketed its own line of gaming desktops and notebooks as well as kept the Alienware brand alive and operating independently.

Earlier this year Dell lost its title as the largest PC shipment champion to Hewlett-Packard. Interestingly, HP also purchased Alienware rival Voodoo PC near the end of 2006, pitting both it and Dell squarely head-to-head in the enthusiast market.

“Kevin has been a great business partner and friend. He has made significant contributions to our business over the past ten years. I wish him much success in the future,” said Dell. Rollins did not indicated where he was heading to or whether or not he would still have a day-to-day impact on Dell's operations.

[fazaal24]

hmmmmm......then what happens 2 microsoft........billy is also going ne...

[Tissaka]

hmmmmm......then what happens 2 microsoft........billy is also going ne...

billy is also going??? :confused: mala keliyai ne!! :(

[SaCh-101]

bill luth yanawa???oH DAmn.....get ur stuff redy tissaka V`l take ovr d microsoft:yes: :yes: :yes:

[Tissaka]

bill luth yanawa???oH DAmn.....get ur stuff redy tissaka V`l take ovr d microsoft:yes: :yes: :yes:

uba nam ekkagena yanne nehe keeyatawath :lol: :lol: :lol:

[SaCh-101]

uba nam ekkagena yanne nehe keeyatawath :lol: :lol: :lol:



aaaah :eek: :eek: ehemai ne hari kamak naaa:cool: :cool: :cool:



oya maaaaaath ekka giyoth wena wada mama dannathuwa aaa:yes: :yes: :yes:

[Tissaka]

aaaah :eek: :eek: ehemai ne hari kamak naaa:cool: :cool: :cool:



oya maaaaaath ekka giyoth wena wada mama dannathuwa aaa:yes: :yes: :yes:

uba mage pion weyan.. mama gaanak dennam :cool: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[SaCh-101]

uba mage pion weyan.. mama gaanak dennam :cool: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:


ane mae umbe PN wenawata wada hodai dekata namila @#$%*&# hapaganna ekaaaa:yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes:

[Tissaka]

ane mae umbe PN wenawata wada hodai dekata namila @#$%*&# hapaganna ekaaaa:yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes:

ah.. ehama karapan..!! good 4 u!! :yes: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[SaCh-101]

ah.. ehama karapan..!! good 4 u!! :yes: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:



ow ow,ado rusiru kiwwa ne eya eshanith ekka debate ekak karanawa kiyala???if rusiru winz eshanita kiss ekak and if he looses eshanigen slap ekak;) ;) ;) ;)

[zCexVe]

Retirement season????????

[chaminga_d]

Ko... mage photo eka nae ne... Oh.. mama thama retire une nae ne....

[Anusha]

Ko... mage photo eka nae ne... Oh.. mama thama retire une nae ne....
Oyaa thaama job ekak wat hoyaa gaththe nehe ne retire wenna :D :D :D

[Novindu]

thx man for de info...

[SaCh-101]

athakota bill aiyath nidahas purawasiyek ne???

[SaCh-101]

Ko... mage photo eka nae ne... Oh.. mama thama retire une nae ne....


na mchan mama hithanne naa microsoft eke toilet sudda karana ayage photos daawi kiyala:D :D :D

[Michael]

What The Hell :eek: :eek:

[tckrockz]

y bill gatess

[lasanka]

BILLY is goin... eh??? hu the hell is gonna run microsoft then??

[chaminga_d]

na mchan mama hithanne naa microsoft eke toilet sudda karana ayage photos daawi kiyala

Ha Ha... Eka nisada oyage photo eka demme neththe...

[lasanka]

Ha Ha... Eka nisada oyage photo eka demme neththe...
hehehehehehe;)

[chaminga_d]

na mchan mama hithanne naa microsoft eke toilet sudda karana ayage photos daawi kiyala

Dont worry i'll tell them to post photos of toilet cleaners tooo....

[chaminga_d]

Oyaa thaama job ekak wat hoyaa gaththe nehe ne retire wenna

Mata godak small companies welin katha kala (like microsoft, google, apple, amd, intel... etc.) namuth mama evata giye nae.... kammai ane......

[SaCh-101]

Ha Ha... Eka nisada oyage photo eka demme neththe...


budu amboo mage photos nan owata daanne naa.kotiek ehema dakkoth matath klemo thama!!!:yes: :yes: :yes:

[SaCh-101]

anika mama thaaama retire naa

[MCLINER]

oh wat is happening ?
ayyo MICROSOFT

[SaCh-101]

Mata godak small companies welin katha kala (like microsoft, google, apple, amd, intel... etc.) namuth mama evata giye nae.... kammai ane......



apo ow appa mama mage servent wa yawwa intel ekata,oyaaata onenam mage company eke pody share ekak dennam:cool: :yes: :cool:

[chaminga_d]

apo ow appa mama mage servent wa yawwa intel ekata,oyaaata onenam mage company eke pody share ekak dennam

Thankz machan... I'll tell it to my dog...