September 13, 2005
Live webcast starts at 8:30 A.M. Pacific
In a live keynote from Los Angeles at the world’s premier event for software developers, Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates unveils the next generation of software application opportunities, featuring important technical previews of the next version of Microsoft Office, code-named "Office 12," and Microsoft Windows Vista, formerly code-named "Longhorn."
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| • | Bill Gates Shares Microsoft’s Vision for Helping Midsize Businesses September 7, 2005 From the Microsoft Conference Center in Redmond, Wash., Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates keynotes the Microsoft Business Summit, where customers and partners will learn about the company’s updated vision, strategy and technology roadmap for midsize businesses.
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| • | Bill Gates Interview at the National Conference of State Legislatures, Seattle, Washington August 17, 2005 Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates and University of Washington President Mark A. Emmert opened the NCSL 2005 annual meeting with a discussion about the importance of technology to the U.S. economy and about the value of public/private partnerships leading to innovation in areas such as education, training, and online safety.
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| • | Bill Gates Interview at the Sixth Annual Microsoft Research Faculty Summit, Redmond, Washington July 18, 2005 Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates and Princeton University Dean of Engineering and Applied Science Maria Klawe discuss the opportunities and challenges facing academic researchers and the technology industry, as well as the importance of collaboration between academia and industry.
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| • | Bill Gates Keynote to the Ninth Annual Microsoft CEO Summit, Redmond, Washington May 19, 2005 Microsoft's Bill Gates addressed more than 100 leading corporate chief executives from around the world, outlining Microsoft's "New World of Work" vision for information workers. |
| • | Bill Gates Keynote from the Microsoft Mobile & Embedded Developers Conference in Las Vegas May 10, 2005 At the Microsoft Mobile & Embedded Developers Conference in Las Vegas, Bill Gates' keynote announced the launch of Windows Mobile 5.0 and the company’s long-term development strategies for mobile applications and embedded operating systems.
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| • | Bill Gates Keynote from the Government Leadership Forum Americas April 27, 2005 In Washington, D.C., Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates addressed government officials from throughout the pan-American region about the commitment of Microsoft and the IT industry to meeting the needs of governments and their citizens worldwide. Gates discussed the importance of providing governments with resources to deliver affordable digital access and to develop a well-structured and easily implemented approach to government interoperability.
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| • | Bill Gates Keynote from WinHEC 2005 April 25, 2005 In his keynote presentation, Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates reflects upon the hardware industry over the last 20 years and how the introduction of 64-bit and multicore computing will create a wave of industry innovation. Gates also provides a view into the foundation being laid for the release of Microsoft Windows "Longhorn."
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| • | Convergence 2005: Where Business is Headed March 9, 2005 At the Microsoft Business Solutions group's annual partner conference, Bill Gates outlined Microsoft's vision for business applications as a core component of day-to-day business operations today and in the future.
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| • | Real-Time Collaboration Web Conference March 8, 2005 An international Web conference—with several surprise guests—gave Bill the opportunity to share Microsoft's vision for integrated communications.
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| • | RSA Conference 2005 February 15, 2005 At the largest annual gathering on computer security issues, Bill detailed Microsoft's latest efforts increase the computing security of its customers, including future enhancements for safer Web browsing, expanded anti-spyware protection, edge-protection technology for businesses, and the need for more robust anti-virus protections for collaboration and messaging.
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| • | Microsoft Office System Developer Conference February 4, 2005 Bill showed hundreds of software developers how Microsoft is using XML, Web services, and its Visual Tools suite to evolve the Microsoft Office System as the best possible platform for connecting workers to information.
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| • | 2005 International Consumer Electronics Show January 5, 2005 In a lively onstage dialogue with TV host Conan O'Brien, Bill outlined his vision for the digital lifestyle, and demonstrated a broad range of innovations that will enhance the lives of millions of people worldwide.
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