Bill Gates Leaves Microsoft

Yesterday, after the stock market had closed, Bill Gates, Microsoft's co-founder and president announced that he will step down from his position at Microsoft to focus on his philanthropicwork at Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. His role in the software company will slowly diminish for the next couple of years as he will gradually relinquish his responsibilities. Gates has renounced his title of Chief Software Architect as of last night in favor of colleague Ray Ozzie, the now former Chief Technical Officer. And from a similar position, Craig Mundie will immediately take the new title of Chief Research and Strategy Officer. The two will respond directly to Steve Ballmer, Microsoft's CEO, after Gates will completely step down.
The Microsoft will be the same without Bill Gates? We will find out soon.