What's Microsoft going to look like after Ballmer?

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Some argue Microsoft should sell off Xbox Google: Government takedown requests rose during first half of 2013 Network World Daily News PM December 23, 2013 Share this email What's Microsoft going to look like after Ballmer? Like a juggler walking away with dozens of objects suspended in the air, Steve Ballmer is leaving his successor at Microsoft not only a tough act to follow but an even tougher act to continue. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. Some argue Microsoft should sell off Xbox 2. Google: Government takedown requests rose during first half of 2013 3. Shopping for last-minute tech gifts? Here's our one stop guide 4. Need help with a networking problem? 5. 12.9-inch iPad and larger screened iPhone on tap for 2014 - Rumor 6. Bundling of Chinese app store in new iOS 7 untethered jailbreak sparks controversy 7. Seven free, open source video editors for Linux 8. 'The Worm Before Christmas' (1988) 9. Bah humbug. IT pros expect to work over holiday break 10. 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