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Jon A. Shirley

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Jon A. Shirley, 69, served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Microsoft from 1983 to 1990. He has been a director since 1983. Prior to joining Microsoft, Mr. Shirley was with Tandy Corporation in a variety of positions. Jon A. Shirley has informed the Company that he has decided to retire from the Microsoft Board of Directors after 25 years of service. Mr. Shirley will not stand for re-election at the November 2008 annual meeting of shareholders; therefore, his retirement will be effective on that date. Jon A. Shirley is retiring from the Board effective as of the date of the Annual Meeting 2008.


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