Compaq chairman steps in

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Compaq Chairman Ben Rosen has once again stepped in to lead the company following the sudden ouster of CEO Eckhard Pfeiffer. Pfeiffer has been ousted by Compaq on Apr 18, 1999 for allegedly failing to guide the company in meeting its industry goals. Rosen's first move after taking the helm was to reassure its employees and Wall Street analysts that Compaq is heading in the right direction despite the ouster of Pfeiffer. Rosen also emphasized the imperative need to push Compaq into a leadership role on the Internet.

Executive changes & profiles, Compaq Computer Corp.

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Businesses should see Internet as tool of the trade

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Dell Computer Corp founder and CEO Michael Dell believes that companies should view the Internet as a tool that can be used to enhance effieciency as well as speed. He believes that, similar to the fax machine and the telephone, the greatest use of this tool will be better achieved by integrating it within the daily operations of the company. Dell achieves a sale of $40 million daily through its Dell.com site alone.

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Online sports betting spins out of control. Ease of use attracts young people, athletes to illegal gambling

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If current statistics are an accurate projection of the future, online gambling will bring in about $12.6 billion in 2006. In 1997, 25 sites existed. Today, 1,800 sites exist. Arnie Wexler is a counselor who helps people deal with their addiction. He describes the dangers of this form of addictive behavior.

Electronic computers, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Computer Betting Systems, Social aspects, Economic aspects, Cover Story, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Sports/gambling game, Computer sports games, Online gambling, Compulsive gambling, Industry forecasts, Wexler, Arnie

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