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We're going to try to do more to communicate the value of activation to customers in addition to making the process simpler and more consistent.

Steve Ballmer

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Steve Ballmer
Age: 68
Born: 1956
Born: March 24
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Detroit
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Steven Anthony Ballmer
Steve Anthony Ballmer
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