Ballmer’s New Mission for Microsoft

Chief Executive Steve Ballmer is betting on one of Microsoft Corp.’s busiest years ever to keep the company relevant in a new age of mobile technology.

In an interview in San Francisco Monday, the 56-year-old Mr. Ballmer discussed the initial reception for Windows 8, how Microsoft can play catch-up in the mobile market and the company’s changing mission in an evolving market.

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