这是公司发展史上策划最周详的过渡之一。两年前,微软公司董事长比尔·盖茨宣布,他将放手在这家他与别人共同创建的公司的日常管理责任,把更多的时间投入慈善事业。从那以后,盖茨和微软公司首席执行官史蒂芬·巴尔默提拔了那些将会接替盖茨,为微软公司开发技术、战略和远景的人。 This is one of the most well-planned transitions in the company’s history. Two years ago, Bill Gates, Microsoft’s chairman, announced that he would let go of the day-to-day management responsibilities of the company he co-founded with others and devote more time to philanthropy. Since then, Gates and Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer have promoted those who will succeed Gates and develop technology, strategy and vision for Microsoft.