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In role reversal, Ballmer stays composed, Gates chokes up, in shareholder meeting

2013-11-20 14:22:18| InfoWorld: Top News

In his last appearance at a Microsoft shareholder meeting as CEO, Steve Ballmer said he's completely certain the company is in very good shape to succeed in the next decade under someone else's captainship. Ballmer, who has gotten emotional in some public appearances since announcing his intention to retire in August, spoke with conviction but stayed composed throughout the meeting, which was webcast. "There is a tremendous amount of opportunity ahead for Microsoft," he said.

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