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. Reuters Pictures 6 months ago

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.

More Photos of

Explore Photos of Related Topics

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  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 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.
  8. MUNICH, GERMANY - OCTOBER 07: Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft Corporation Steve Ballmer is dazzled by spotlights while addressing 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.

Recent Photos From The Wire

  1. A man searches for usable coal at a cinder dump site in Fuxin, Liaoning province November 22, 2009. Fuxin, in China's northeast Liaoning Province, which relied mainly on mining in the past, is the first pilot city identified by the State Council to transform its economy, Xinhua News Agency reported. Picture taken November 22, 2009.
  2. ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: Chris Gayle of the West Indies celebrates reaching his century during day four of the Second Test Match between Australia and the West Indies at Adelaide Oval on December 7, 2009 in Adelaide, Australia.
  3. ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: Chris Gayle of the West Indies celebrates reaching his century during day four of the Second Test Match between Australia and the West Indies at Adelaide Oval on December 7, 2009 in Adelaide, Australia.
  4. ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: Chris Gayle of the West Indies celebrates reaching his century during day four of the Second Test Match between Australia and the West Indies at Adelaide Oval on December 7, 2009 in Adelaide, Australia.
  5. ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: Shane Watson of Australia looks on from the outfield during day four of the Second Test Match between Australia and the West Indies at Adelaide Oval on December 7, 2009 in Adelaide, Australia.
  6. ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: Chris Gayle of the West Indies celebrates reaching his century during day four of the Second Test Match between Australia and the West Indies at Adelaide Oval on December 7, 2009 in Adelaide, Australia.
  7. Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper (C) visits the Bridge of No Return near the truce village of Panmunjom in the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas, in Paju, about 55 km (34 miles) north of Seoul, December 7, 2009.
  8. ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: Chris Gayle of the West Indies celebrates reaching his century during day four of the Second Test Match between Australia and the West Indies at Adelaide Oval on December 7, 2009 in Adelaide, Australia.
  9. A Buddhist monk reads a book at the temple of Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon December 7, 2009.
  10. A miner stands at the Gevra coalmines in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, Asia's largest opencast coalmine, November 21, 2009. Although India has announced a new climate plan which identifies renewable energy such as solar power as key elements, coal remains the backbone of energy supply in India where almost half the 1.1 billion population still has no electricity. Picture taken November 21, 2009.
  11. Members of the Arizona Cardinals cheerleading squad all smile after an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals defeated the Vikings 30-17.
  12. Minnesota Vikings' E.J. Henderson (56) is comforted by a teammate as he is carted off the field after an injury to his leg in the fourth quarter during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals defeated the Vikings 30-17.
  13. Actor Antonio Banderas and his daughter, left, attend an NBA basketball game between the Phoenix Suns and the Phoenix Suns, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, in Los Angeles.
  14. Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, right, drives on Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire, left, in the second half of a NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 108-88.
  15. Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest (37) steals the ball from Phoenix Suns forward Jared Dudley (3) in the second half of a NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 108-88.
  16. Arizona Cardinals' Kurt Warner, left, just gets a pass off as he gets hit by Minnesota Vikings' Jared Allen in the fourth quarter during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals defeated the Vikings 30-17.