The dull market reception for the latest Microsoft products also added up the misery. Microsoft’s gaming console-Xbox, tablet-surface RT, and the operating system-Windows 8 got only lukewarm receptions as the combined revenue made just less than 5 percent of the company’s overall market share.

Another challenge is the reservation of the Microsoft products within itself. It is high time that they realize that Android and iOS are also potential players in the market and a handshake with them will certainly open new doors for a mutual development.

Ballmer always wanted Microsoft to rip off its ruff character and put on a mild and gentle appeal. These intentions resulted in the re-organization of the company, starting last month. However, a total transplantation would not be that easy. It is for sure that the much-discussed future of Microsoft certainly lies in the hands of its next leader.

Also Read: Meet The Executives Involved In Microsoft's Massive Reboot

Also Read: Meet The Indian Who Left SAP To Lead VMware's End-user Computing Division