Microsoft's post-Gates plan Video

Video description: At the Gartner Symposium/ITxpo in Orlando, Fla., Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer speaks to Gartner research analysts about filling the gap and sharing the leadership role with top executives after Chairman Bill Gates transitions away from his day-to-day duties at the software maker next year.

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