MICROSOFT'S BILL GATES TALKS WITH STEVEN BALLMER

RED01:GATES-MICROSOFT:REDMOND,WASHINGTON,21JUL98 - Bill Gates (L) Chairman and CEO of Microsoft talks with Steven Ballmer, who was named President of Microsoft July 21. Ballmer formerly was the executive vice president of sales and support of Microsoft. Ballmer's promotion is part of Gate's plan to broaden Microsoft's leadership. jc/HO-Photo by Jeff Chistensen REUTERS