Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, right, stands with Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally next to Ballmer's new hybrid Ford Fusion, which Mulally delivered Tuesday, May 26, 2009, in Redmond, Wash. The vehicle is equipped with the 1 millionth SYNC system, which is powered by Microsoft Auto software. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, right, stands with Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally next to Ballmer's new hybrid Ford Fusion, which Mulally delivered Tuesday, May 26, 2009, in Redmond, Wash. The vehicle is equipped with the 1 millionth SYNC system, which is powered by Microsoft Auto software.

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  6. MUNICH, GERMANY - OCTOBER 07: Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft Corporation Steve Ballmer addresses the media during a news conference on October 7, 2009 in Munich, Germany. Ballmer talked about the upcoming launch of the new Windows 7 computer operating system.
  7. MUNICH, GERMANY - OCTOBER 07: Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft Corporation Steve Ballmer addresses the media during a news conference on October 7, 2009 in Munich, Germany. Ballmer talked about the upcoming launch of the new Windows 7 computer operating system.
  8. MUNICH, GERMANY - OCTOBER 07: Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft Corporation Steve Ballmer looks on during a news conference on October 7, 2009 in Munich, Germany. Ballmer talked about the upcoming launch of the new Windows 7 computer operating system.
  9. MUNICH, GERMANY - OCTOBER 07: Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft Corporation Steve Ballmer looks on during a news conference on October 7, 2009 in Munich, Germany. Ballmer talked about the upcoming launch of the new Windows 7 computer operating system.
  10. MUNICH, GERMANY - OCTOBER 07: Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft Corporation Steve Ballmer addresses the media during a news conference on October 7, 2009 in Munich, Germany. Ballmer talked about the upcoming launch of the new Windows 7 computer operating system.
  11. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Microsoft Corporation Steve Ballmer gestures during a news conference to present the new Windows 7 operating system in Munich October 7, 2009. Microsoft's release of its new. Windows 7 operating system is expected to increase demand for personal computers only slightly, Chief Executive Steve Ballmer told journalists in Munich on Wednesday. Major new software updates from Microsoft, whose Windows operating system runs about 90 percent of the world's PCs, are in general eagerly awaited by computer makers who hope for a sales boost.
  12. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Microsoft Corporation Steve Ballmer holds a news conference to present the new Windows 7 operating system in Munich October 7, 2009. Microsoft's release of its new Windows 7 operating system is expected to increase demand for personal computers only slightly, Chief Executive Steve Ballmer told journalists in Munich on Wednesday. Major new software updates from Microsoft, whose Windows operating system runs about 90 percent of the world's PCs, are in general eagerly awaited by computer makers who hope for a sales boost.
  13. Ford Motor Co President and Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally attends a news conference after the opening ceremony of a new ford plant in Chongqing municipality September 25, 2009. Ford said on Friday it expects to return to the black in 2011, as it cemented ties with the fast-growing and lucrative China market with plans to build a new plant there.
  14. Ford Motor Co President and Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally attends a news conference after the opening ceremony of a new ford plant in Chongqing municipality September 25, 2009. Ford said on Friday it expects to return to the black in 2011, as it cemented ties with the fast-growing and lucrative China market with plans to build a new plant there.
  15. Ford Motor Co President and Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally attends a news conference after the opening ceremony of a new ford plant in Chongqing municipality September 25, 2009. Ford said on Friday it expects to return to the black in 2011, as it cemented ties with the fast-growing and lucrative China market with plans to build a new plant there.
  16. Ford chief executive Alan Mulally waves during a ground breaking ceremony for a new assembly plant of its joint venture Changan Ford Mazda in southwest China's Chongqing, Friday Sept. 25, 2009. Ford Motor Co. said Friday it plans to spend $490 million on building a third assembly plant in China, ramping up production to meet surging demand in this fast-growing market as the U.S. automaker expands in Asia. (AP Photo) ** CHINA OUT.

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