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Oh god, get ready for the gloating Google fans. Business 2.0 reports that Microsoft platform evangelist Vic Gundotra (pictured) jumped ship and joined Google, much like Kai-Fu Lee did last year.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer didn't toss any furniture this time around, so maybe he's realized the truth: The best way to take Google down is to fill it with Microsoft developers.

Brain Drain: Another Microsoft exec jumps to Google [CNNMoney]