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Windows 8 stains Ballmer’s legacy

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

Next Microsoft CEO faces rocky road in easing NSA-fueled privacy worries

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

Tech firms’ responses to latest NSA disclosures cloud the truth, experts say

The NSA paid millions to compensate companies' surveillance costs, new documents claim

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

Potential successors to Steve Ballmer at Microsoft

With Ballmer planning to ride off into the sunset, the question now is who could replace him.

Is Ballmer’s departure the cost of Microsoft’s missteps?

Steve Ballmer and Microsoft claim the CEO's departure is all about proper timing while the company transforms itself into a supplier of devices and services. I'm not so sure.

Apple quietly launches iWork for iCloud public beta

Anyone with an iCloud account can try the Web-based apps that are free for now

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