Ballmer Says Microsoft Probably Should Have Done More Hardware Sooner

The transcript discusses the transition of Bill Gates from CEO to chief software architect, and the subsequent leadership of Microsoft. It covers strategic decisions in software and hardware, including investments in Facebook and the missed opportunities in the smartphone market. The rise of cloud computing and Microsoft's response with Azure and Office 365 are highlighted. The transcript concludes with the Nokia acquisition and the leadership transition to Satya Nadella.

Who was surprised by Bill Gates' decision to retire as CEO of Microsoft?

• Satya Nadella

• The speaker

• Bill Gates

• Steve Jobs

What was the clear path for software into the living room during the speaker's tenure as CEO?

• Smartphones

• Video gaming systems

• Social media platforms

• Cloud computing

What was the speaker's regret regarding Microsoft's entry into the smartphone market?

• Not acquiring Amazon

• Focusing too much on cloud computing

• Entering the market too late

• Not investing in Facebook

Which company did Amazon surprise with its success in cloud computing?

• Microsoft

• Google

• IBM

• Apple

Who was recommended by the speaker and Bill Gates as the successor for the CEO position?

• Jeff Bezos

• Satya Nadella

• Steve Ballmer

• Mark Zuckerberg