The problem is Ballmer, and it's way past time for him to go. Microsoft's competition should be Oracle, SAP, and IBM - not Apple and Linux.
That’s the problem with Microsoft... they’re caught in a dilemma.
The do all sorts of things — from OS, to Office software to development tools to databases.
If they produce Office software, development tools or SQL Server for Linux or the Mac for instance, they will make it more attractive for users to purchase these operating systems, thus capturing market share from the Windows business.
(s)how can us say Balmer is the problem?! his poop never stinks. He is stink free just like steve jobs!(/s)