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Steve Ballmer to retire from Microsoft, shares jump 7 percent on the news

article published on 23 August, 2013

Microsoft announced earlier this morning that CEO Steve Ballmer will retire within the next year, stepping down after the process of choosing his successor is ultimately completed. Says Ballmer of the decision: "There is never a perfect time for this type of transition, but now is the right time. We have embarked on a new strategy with a new organization and we have an amazing Senior ... [ read the full article ]

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PraisesToAllah
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_ 		24. August 2013 @ 02:24 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   

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Frogfart
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_ 		24. August 2013 @ 04:43 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Pity they never got rid of him before he f****d up Flight Simulator.
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nonoitall
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_ 		24. August 2013 @ 06:46 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by Frogfart:
 Pity they never got rid of him before he f****d up Flight Simulator.

...or Windows.
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What happens when Microsoft buys Minecraft? Lets see...
xtago
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_ 		24. August 2013 @ 09:00 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
...or Microsoft.
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SomeBozo
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_ 		24. August 2013 @ 10:17 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
As Ballmer himself would say "Good Attrition"! Now can they get Windows to be more win7 like for server and desktops?

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xnonsuchx
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"the Xbox, despite being a money loser at first, has become dominant in the console market."...IN THE US, AND NOT INCLUDING WII.
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Frogfart
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_ 		24. August 2013 @ 18:33 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
He could get a retirement job as a Gru impersonator from Despicable Me. He and his minions F****d up Flight Sim.
Thank God he's gone! Come back the ACE'S TEAM.
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mike.m
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That picture says it all, now Microsoft might have a chance of coming out on top. Fkn Coolaid man.
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robertmro
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He is going to cry all the way to the bank.
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