Surface will not 'diminish importance' of Windows 8 tablet partners, says Ballmer

Charlee Gothard
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'Diversity of solutions' is the way forward for Windows 8, according to Microsoft CEO

Surface will have a "broad place in the Windows ecosystem", but won't lead to a diminishment in Microsoft's relationship with its OEM partners, said Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, speaking at Microso...

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