http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/pres ... ewsPR.mspx


REDMOND, Wash. — June 15, 2006 — Microsoft Corp. today announced that effective July 2008 Bill Gates, chairman, 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 advisor on key development projects.

So who am I going to give all my money to now?

I'm pretty sure I have known about this for awhile. I recall him wanting to focus more on his foundation, and take more of an advisory roll at Microsoft. I do not imagine it will shake up the company all that much.

Good for him. Gates doesn't get the recognition for his philanthropic endeavors like he deserves.

Great. There go the internets . . .

Is this the "next sensationalized news event"??

This is bigger than Meredith leaving The View.

I wouldn't go that far, but it is definetly bigger then the end of World War 2.

Jack the Cat chases bear up a tree?

He needs to practice his 'Bono' other wise known as the, hey look at me, I'm feeding the starving children so take a picture of my good deed you bitch.

Exactly why I have more respect for Gates. He doesn't make the extra effort to publicize his philanthropy. Bono still deserves respect for his efforts, but he doesn't need a camera crew present for every little thing.

Bono's always trying to bring attention to the issues he cares about, thus the media outlet. You don't see many entertainers that devoted.

True, but sometimes I think the line is blurred between bringing light to the issue and bringing light to himself.

I heard about that. That was awesome!