Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer receives a piggybank from Martin Vesper (L) head of German electricity retailing company Yello Strom GmbH, following a news conference in the northern German town of Hanover March 3, 2008, ahead of the CeBIT computer fair. Microsoft still considers its takeover offer for Yahoo, currently valued at about $42 billion, to be reasonable despite Yahoo's rejection of the bid, Microsoft's chief executive said. The world's biggest IT fair CeBIT opens its doors to the public on March 4, and runs through March 9, 2008. Reuters Pictures 16 months ago

Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer receives a piggybank from Martin Vesper (L) head of German electricity retailing company Yello Strom GmbH, following a news conference in the northern German town of Hanover March 3, 2008, ahead of the CeBIT computer fair. Microsoft still considers its takeover offer for Yahoo, currently valued at about $42 billion, to be reasonable despite Yahoo's rejection of the bid, Microsoft's chief executive said. The world's biggest IT fair CeBIT opens its doors to the public on March 4, and runs through March 9, 2008.

More Photos of

Explore Photos of Related Topics

  1. DETROIT - JUNE 17: Steve Ballmer (R), Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft Corporation, and Aneesh Chopera, Chief Technology Officer of the United States, sit on the panel at a Technology Town Hall at the National Summit June 17, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan. The National Summit is a three-day gathering of business, labor, government and academic leaders designed to develop and promote America's competiveness in a global economy.
  2. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, left, poses with Ford president and CEO Alan Mulally on the Microsoft campus after Mulally arrived with a new hybrid Ford Fusion Ballmer had bought, Tuesday, May 26, 2009, in Redmond, Wash. The vehicle is equipped with the one millionth SYNC system, which is powered by Microsoft Auto software.
  3. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, right, stands with Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally after Mulally delivered Ballmer's new hybrid Ford Fusion on the Microsoft campus Tuesday, May 26, 2009, in Redmond, Wash. The vehicle is equipped with the 1 millionth SYNC system, which is powered by Microsoft Auto software.
  4. 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.
  5. Microsoft Corp Chief Executive Steve Ballmer (C) speaks during the launch of a new software platform for distance education, as Anand Sudarshan, chief executive of India's Manipal University, and Ravi Venkatesan, Chairman of Microsoft Corp India, watch during a news conference in Mumbai May 12, 2009. Ballmer on Tuesday said speculation the company may buy German software firm SAP was a 'random rumour.' Microsoft, the world's top software firm, on Monday sold a $3.75 billion debt issue, sparking talk that it could be readying a bid for the German firm.
  6. Microsoft Corp Chief Executive Steve Ballmer (R) launches a new software platform for distance education, as Anand Sudarshan, chief executive of India's Manipal University, watches during a news conference in Mumbai May 12, 2009. Ballmer on Tuesday said speculation the company may buy German software firm SAP was a 'random rumour.' Microsoft, the world's top software firm, on Monday sold a $3.75 billion debt issue, sparking talk that it could be readying a bid for the German firm.
  7. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer delivers a speech during a session at the International Advertising Festival, Cannes Lions 2009, in Cannes southern France, June 24, 2009.
  8. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer delivers a speech during a session at the International Advertising Festival, Cannes Lions 2009, in Cannes southern France, June 24, 2009.
  9. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer delivers a speech during a session at the International Advertising Festival, Cannes Lions 2009, in Cannes southern France, June 24, 2009.
  10. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer delivers a speech during a session at the International Advertising Festival, Cannes Lions 2009, in Cannes southern France, June 24, 2009.
  11. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer delivers a speech during a session at the International Advertising Festival, Cannes Lions 2009, in Cannes southern France, June 24, 2009.
  12. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer delivers a speech during a session at the International Advertising Festival, Cannes Lions 2009, in Cannes southern France, June 24, 2009.
  13. In this photo made Thursday, May 28, 2009, Yahoo employees attend an "omg" Web site meeting at the Yahoo offices in Santa Monica, Calif. Omg puts a light, positive spin on articles and other tidbits that mostly come from other news organizations such as Access Hollywood and The Associated Press.
  14. In this screen shot, Yahoo Inc.'s "omg" Web site is shown.
  15. FILE - In this April 27, 2009 file photo, Yahoo's CEO Carol Bartz speaks at Yahoo headquarters in Sunnyvale, Calif. Yahoo shareholders got their first chance to grill straight-talking Bartz at the Internet company's annual meeting.
  16. FILE - In this April 27, 2009 file photo, Yahoo's CEO Carol Bartz speaks at Yahoo headquarters in Sunnyvale, Calif. Yahoo shareholders got their first chance to grill straight-talking Bartz at the Internet company's annual meeting Thursday, June 25, 2009.

Recent Photos From The Wire

  1. SEATTLE - JULY 04: A fan looks on during the USA versus Grenada 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup game at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington.
  2. SEATTLE - JULY 04: Stuart Holden #10 of USA celebrates with Charlie Davies #9 after scoring a goal against Grenada during the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup game at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington.
  3. Britain's ambassador to the United Nations John Sawers speaks to the media at the U.N. headquarters in New York, in this February 17, 2008 file photo. The wife of John Sawers, the new head of Britain's spy agency has posted pictures of her husband, family and friends on Internet networking site facebook, details which could compromise security, a newspaper said on July 5, 2009. Sawers is due to take over as head of the Secret Intelligence Service, popularly known as MI6, in November.
  4. #10 #5SEATTLE - JULY 04: Stuart Holden #10 of USA defends against Jason James #5 of Grenada during the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup game at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington.
  5. A child sits on his father's shoulders while watching a fireworks show in New York July 4, 2009.
  6. A couple embraces as they watch a fireworks show in New York July 4, 2009.
  7. Public watch a fireworks show in New York July 4, 2009.
  8. To go with AFP story by Aubrey Belford: INDONESIA-TOURISM-POVERTY. Photo taken May 22, 2009 shows Indonesian film-maker Ronny Poluan (2nd L) and house owner Rumidja (R) hosting a group of Australian tourists at the slum area in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta during a "Jakarta Hidden Tours." Rumidja, a 69 year old grandmother lives cramped alongside 14 other people in her house. The poverty tour set up by Poluan brings groups of visitors face to face with the reality of poverty. Many who take the tours are working as diplomats or in international organisations involved in creating development programmes in the community.
  9. To go with AFP story by Aubrey Belford: INDONESIA-TOURISM-POVERTY. Photo taken May 22, 2009 shows Australian tourists Martin Roach (top L), Jeremy Stringer (top 2nd L), Larry Stringer (top 3rd L) and Gemma Pepper (top R) as they view a tofu factory during a visit to a slum area in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta during a "Jakarta Hidden Tours" tour. The poverty tour set up by broke film-maker Ronny Poluan brings groups of visitors face to face with the reality of poverty. Many who take the tours are working as diplomats or in international organisations involved in creating development programmes in the community.
  10. To go with AFP story by Aubrey Belford: INDONESIA-TOURISM-POVERTY. Photo taken May 22, 2009 shows Australian tourist Gavin Sharpe (L) as he hands candies to children living in a slum area in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta during a "Jakarta Hidden Tours" tour. The poverty tour set up by broke film-maker Ronny Poluan brings groups of visitors face to face with the reality of poverty. Many who take the tours are working as diplomats or in international organisations involved in creating development programmes in the community.
  11. In this photo taken on May 8, 2006, sharks are seen swimming around during a shark seeing tour three miles from Haleiwa, Hawaii town on the North Shore of Oahu.
  12. In this photo taken on May 8, 2006, a shark bites a piece of fish on a line during a shark-seeing tour three miles from the Haleiwa, Hawaii town on the North Shore of Oahu.
  13. In this photo taken on May 8, 2006, sharks are seen swimming during a shark-seeing tour three miles from the Haleiwa, Hawaii town on the North Shore of Oahu.
  14. In this July 4, 2009 image released by Taronga Zoo a newly born baby elephant is pictured with his mother. The male calf - so far without a name - was born in Sydney's Taronga Zoo on Saturday and was healthy and generating many curious responses from among its herd, zoo officials said.
  15. FILE - In this Oct. 22, 2008 file photo, Alaska Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell works with a staff member in his office in Anchorage, Alaska. The Republican inheriting the job as Alaska governor from resigning Sarah Palin plans to seek a full term in office in 2010. Palin spokesman David Murrow says Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell will run for a four-year term as governor. The 46-year-old former state legislator will be sworn in as governor July 26, the date Palin steps down. The current term expires in early December 2010.
  16. American singer Michael Bolton performs during a concert in Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, July 5, 2009.