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		brudgers on July 19, 2012 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Microsoft Expected To Post First Ever Quarterly Lo... >"or something" Ballmer is the second largest shareholder in Microsoft, after his friend and 30 year business associate, Gates. To put it another way, there isn't a Wall Street analyst who works for a company or fund with a greater stake in Microsoft than Ballmer.

adharmad on July 19, 2012 [–]

That does not necessarily mean that he has the right vision/skills to lead Microsoft.

alttab on July 19, 2012 | [–]

In fact all it means no one can take it away from him. Which kinda proves my point.

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