On a rare occasion, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer likened his intimate relationship with chairman Bill Gates as "prime brotherhood " or " a heavy couple ", rather than copper. normal career.

It was Ballmer's trip to Europe to promote the strategy of "focusing on developing software-as-a-service and Web advertising" that Microsoft is building, rather than just narrowing in. Today's desktop package software.

The Daily Telegraph (UK) reporter questioned the relationship between Ballmer and Gates. " Partners, mistresses, any noun . we have worked together to give birth to a marvelous name called Microsoft.

We always work together, together. We do not always agree, but we always know to overcome disagreements . "

Real bad relationship Bill Gates - Steve Ballmer images 1 " That's why I compare this relationship as a couple, a brother - where you share a vision, a respect, admiration and affection for each other, as well as know how to overcome difficulties and obstacles ".

Ballmer hopes revenue from software-like-one-service will outweigh packaged desktop software within 5-10 years. At the same time, he acknowledged the emergence of virtualization technology will significantly affect Microsoft's server business.

" Traditional software business is like a grown kid, while online services and equipment are two new babies. They will grow as fast as they can ," Ballmer said.

" We have just two more" children ", who are in the process of forming. But I love my four children, really ."

Ballmer also confirmed that he will hold his share at Microsoft (estimated at 9%), and will work hard until the end of his life because of his "not allowing his back to relax and rest" .

Trong Cam