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Published 11/7/2008 by Renai LeMay at CNET News - Business Tech

During a whirlwind visit to Sydney, Australia , Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer this week said he has confidence in President-elect Barack Obama's leadership. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer talks to developers in Sydney. (Credit: Microsoft) Obama's decisive victory this week over Republican rival John McCain in the U.S. ... (link)

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