LAS VEGAS -- 2009 International CES -- Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT)'s keynote was quite the star-studded, sweater-wearing affair last night. Here are the pretty pictures from the CES opening keynote:

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Photos by Dan Diaz/Filmsight. The captions are not his fault.

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Microsoft's Main Man'I'm! Optimistic! About! The! Digital! Economy!' In the ShadowsMicrosoft CEO Steve Ballmer has a big sweater to fill now that Bill Gates has retired. De PressJournalists line up for the Microsoft keynote, a head-scratching affair, to be sure. Tripod SwingsScod, from the Aussie musical comedy trio, Tripod, sang a tune about choosing games over girls. Mr. EntertainmentMicrosoft group president Robbie Bach says Xbox is the ultimate entertainment device for the home. Look Behind You!Oh, dear. I can't watch... Zzzzzzz... and apparently, neither can this photographer. Run Away!When the keynote ended, the casino got nerdy. 'Thank You! Good Night!'Tripod plays one last tune as the room empties out.