As Microsoft’s founder shifts his focus toward philanthropy, “there are strong signs that the Microsoft era, at least in the Gates mold, may be ending,” executive editor Galen Gruman writes. “And it’s far from clear that there is a leader to take Gates’ place.”But what does the future hold for his company? We’ve got 5 possible futures for Microsoft after Gates, but don’t let us have all the fun. Submit your own predictions about what the future holds for Microsoft. Software Development