Gateway Reports Fourth Quarter Loss

384296 02: Several Gateway computer boxes are visible through a Gateway Country computer store window January 12, 2000 in Schaumburg, IL. Gateway, the number 2 direct seller of personal computers in the world reported fourth-quarter results that badly missed already reduced expectations and said sales growth for this year would fall short of earlier forecasts. The company said it is taking a number of actions to improve prospects for improved growth and profitability, including a 10 percent reduction in its work force. (Photo by Tim Boyle/Newsmakers)