Ballmer introduced its next-generation touch-sensitive table computer during his keynote speech at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas Wednesday.

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Mr. STEVE FRANCIS (Observer): Well, I think that they owe each other respect for whatever their generation brings to the table.

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Does the name on the door guarantee the next generation a seat at the table?

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Nevertheless, based on this table and other mounting evidence, first and second generation Eee PC owners shouldn't feel any compulsion to rush out and upgrade to Atom on day 1.

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