>That IS big news. Is Ballmer's departure the cause or an excuse? I.e. is it that this was long in the works but previously not allowed to happen, or long on the wishlist and now possible?
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>Perhaps this is the way for Microsoft to reinvent itself. Of course, timeo Danaos et dona ferentes...

Nadella has sketched some broad and significant strokes. I like much of what he is saying and at the surface he appears to be a highly competent executive. We'll see...