Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates may have turned his attention toward philanthropy, but he still serves as the software giant's technology advisor — so his words on the future of the company carry weight.
Such was the case on Monday during an interview on Fox Business when Gates was asked about the possibility of spinning off Microsoft's Xbox gaming business and Bing search business
Gates mostly deferred to Microsoft's new CEO, Satya Nadella, whom he believes is "off to a great start." But Gates also said he would "absolutely" support spinning off the Xbox unit if Nadella decides to go in that direction Read more...
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