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To: Jerry Miller who wrote (95891)	2/8/1999 6:05:00 AM
From: Mohan Marette	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 176387

<-IndustryWatch> Microsoft to reorganize & The RightLIne Split Report. Jerry: Much obliged for that RightLine report on DELL,as far as I know these folks are pretty accurate in their predictions about company splits and this one couldn't be all that wrong either in my opinion. Now here is an interesting news in case you missed it. ======================= Microsoft Plans to Reorganize Into 4 Groups, Bring Back a Top Programmer Redmond, Washington, Feb. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Microsoft Corp., the No. 1 software maker, said it plans to reorganize into four groups to focus on customer service and hopes to bring back a top programming wizard who spearheaded the development of Windows 95 and the Internet Explorer browser. Brad Silverberg, 44, a former Microsoft executive now on leave, has been invited back to head the proposed consumer group, company spokeswoman Marianne Allison said. The other three groups would be corporations, software developers, and home-office workers and telecommuters. Allison said an announcement is likely in March. The plans were first reported in the Seattle Times. Microsoft has been distracted from its business by embarrassing setbacks in the landmark antitrust trial against it. The realignment is seen as a way to refocus on customers and Silverberg's ascension is regarded as a major push into the Internet. Silverberg was a popular leader among programmers and is seen as visionary. ''The trial does cause you to take your eye off the ball,'' said Rob Enderle, an analyst with Giga Information Group, who is familiar with the reorganization plans. ''People are not completing tasks that need to be completed, to come out with quality products in a timely fashion.'' He cited as an example last week's trial testimony by Jim Allchin, Microsoft's senior vice president for personal and business systems. A videotape shown by Allchin purported to demonstrate how the Windows computer operating system is undermined by the removal of the Internet Explorer browser. Yet cross examination revealed a glitch in the videotape, forcing Microsoft to hastily arrange a second videotaped demonstration to make its point. ''He hadn't reviewed the tape adequately,'' Enderle said. ''They've been crucified, his is the most damaging testimony to date.'' .....................