In an unexpected shakeup, earlier today Microsoft split up its Platform and Services division into two groups and announced the departure of divisional president Kevin Johnson. Whoa, Microsoft loses two of three divisional presidents—the other being Jeff Raikes—in one year.Worse, these were the two execs responsible for cash cows Office and Windows.
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I think MS' key problem is Ballmer's bad attitude and his belief that MS is entitled to rule the world. You want to know what hurt Vista's image? It was Ballmer's bragging that it was going to be so great, even though HE KNEW and WE KNEW it was going to suck. Ballmer should not speak for MS, he's got the finesse of George W. Bush.
If you don't think so, try to imagine people's attitude if MS sold Vista by saying "try it" instead of saying "you will buy it or die!"
I think MS' key problem is Ballmer's bad attitude and his belief that MS is entitled to rule the world. You want to know what hurt Vista's image? It was Ballmer's bragging that it was going to be so great, even though HE KNEW and WE KNEW it was going to suck. Ballmer should not speak for MS, he's got the finesse of George W. Bush.
If you don't think so, try to imagine people's attitude if MS sold Vista by saying "try it" instead of saying "you will buy it or die!"
Well, the wording was a little different.
It was: "NO XP FOR YOU!!!! You USE VISTA NOW!!!"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvsboPUjrGc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMU0tzLwhbE&feature=related
I think MS' key problem is Ballmer's bad attitude and his belief that MS is entitled to rule the world. You want to know what hurt Vista's image? It was Ballmer's bragging that it was going to be so great, even though HE KNEW and WE KNEW it was going to suck. Ballmer should not speak for MS, he's got the finesse of George W. Bush.
If you don't think so, try to imagine people's attitude if MS sold Vista by saying "try it" instead of saying "you will buy it or die!"
.. and it doesnt suck for me at all...
I think MS' key problem is Ballmer's bad attitude and his belief that MS is entitled to rule the world. You want to know what hurt Vista's image? It was Ballmer's bragging that it was going to be so great, even though HE KNEW and WE KNEW it was going to suck. Ballmer should not speak for MS, he's got the finesse of George W. Bush.
If you don't think so, try to imagine people's attitude if MS sold Vista by saying "try it" instead of saying "you will buy it or die!"
Wow, you are a master of hyperbole and misnformation...
1. Ballmer is annoying, but MS is profitable under his leadership, so he isnt' going anywhere.
2. Vista doesn't suck, but thanks for perpetuating the FUD.
3. Did you really expect the head of the company to say their new prouct wasn't great? You obviously don't have a real job, or you would grasp that a huge product launch that took the effort of thousands of peole will not be treated as some average, daily event.
4. Don't bring your angry, anti-American sentiment into the debate.
5. No one froced Vista on anyone, it makes sense to EOL old software and that is all MS is trying to do. I hate the idea that people who are stuck in their ways prevent the adoption of new products.
I think MS' key problem is Ballmer's bad attitude and his belief that MS is entitled to rule the world. You want to know what hurt Vista's image? It was Ballmer's bragging that it was going to be so great, even though HE KNEW and WE KNEW it was going to suck. Ballmer should not speak for MS, he's got the finesse of George W. Bush.
If you don't think so, try to imagine people's attitude if MS sold Vista by saying "try it" instead of saying "you will buy it or die!"
Better though than bragging how early 90s features with a swish interface is "revolution"
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