But before we can indulge, there's a snarl and bark from the entrance way, and a vision in silver hoves into view like a snapshot from a more exceptional age.

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The entrepreneur said that the firm's long-term strategy would "still take more time, investment and patience, and I believe our efforts will be better supported by partnering with Silver Lake in our shared vision".

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"We recognize that (transformation) will still take more time, investment and patience, and I believe our efforts will be better supported by partnering with Silver Lake in our shared vision, " Michael Dell said in a statement.

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Dell has made solid progress executing this strategy over the past four years, but we recognize that it will still take more time, investment and patience, and I believe our efforts will be better supported by partnering with Silver Lake in our shared vision.

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Dave Meger, director of metals trading at Vision Financial Markets, said for the short to medium term, silver prices are likely to be looking to establish some range, with rallies likely to be sold, but buying coming in under the market.

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