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Windows 8 stains Ballmer’s legacy

Over-optimistic predictions of Windows 8's success led to CEO's downfall

Only an outsider CEO can help Microsoft

Unless Microsoft finds its next CEO outside its current and former ranks, it won't change, say analysts

Steve Ballmer’s Departure From Microsoft Isn’t News, But Timing Is

Twitterers have their say on Steve Ballmer, Microsoft … and Batman?

Social network lights up as reports on retirement plans of Microsoft CEO Ballmer blanket the Internet

Ballmer forced out after $900M Surface RT debacle

Major miscalculation and ensuing financial blow precipitated board's decision to push out the Microsoft CEO, argues analyst

$6B DHS cybersecurity contract sets off race to supply real-time monitoring to feds

One goal is to move away from paper-based vulnerability reports

Software piracy discovered at the IRS

Gov’t watchdog report outlines disturbing patent battle directions

Patent trolls are an issue that needs to be addressed but here are many others

What Would You Do If You Ruled Apple?

Icahn to press Apple CEO Tim Cook on stock buyback over dinner

Investment agitator ups the ante in campaign to convince Apple to boost stock price