Last modified: July 28, 1998 5:00 AM PDT
Technology's fat cats
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The run-up in the stock market has fattened the wallets of high-tech CEOs. Skeptics wonder whether the generous compensation is deserved.
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CEOs on a bull run Fueled by generous options grants, compensation for tech execs is exploding. But are they worth it?
Raking it in
chart A look at the paychecks CEOs in 13 technology categories took home last year.
Golden handcuffs
Unvested options are designed to discourage top dogs from seeking "greener" pastures.
Options questioned
Options grants for tech CEOs are standard, yet experts say they don't guarantee better performance.
Paper billionaires
roundup
Technology stocks have created "new economy" billionaires whose profits show up only on paper.
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