Music was coming from the speakerphone as my master puttered around his office. I knew that meant he was in listen-only mode for some type of conference call. As I curled up in an out-of-his-way spot, the music faded, and a voice came on the line ... "Ladies and gentlemen, today's conference call is now beginning. My name is Lydia, and I'll be your moderator. I'd like to introduce Dell CEO Kevin Rollins." "Thank you, Lydia. Hello, everyone. Thank you all for joining me on what we believe to be a particularly significant announcement. I'd also like to thank my esteemed guest, Sam Palmisano, IBM CEO, for joining me on this call." "You're welcome, Kevin. IBM is pleased to be participating with Dell in an announcement of this magnitude."
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