CEO of the world’s largest software maker cries in front of thousands on his last meeting with his employees. You don’t you see this everyday and perhaps this is the first. Steve Jobs cries a lot too but that’s a different story.
Steve Ballmer goodbye to Microsoft is not something that was easy for him. He loves the company all his life and the tears don’t lie.
It’s time
The truth is, if it’s time, it’s time. Someone has to replace Mr. Ballmer and move Microsoft fast into the future.
I bought Windows Vista, Windows 7 and my last purchase from Microsoft was Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 last year.
I bought something almost every year from Apple. Not much; just iPad, iPhone, some apps for Mac, some apps for iOS, accessories like Apple Magic Mouse and Apple EarPod. Oh! That’s a lot — didn’t realize that.
Insignificant
I think I proved my point enough. As an average consumer I find Microsoft unimportant. Be it software or hardware, better choices were available. This was not the case when I was still crazy building HTPC. Time has changed.
With the rapid innovation of the mobile world, Microsoft clearly falls way behind and fast becoming insignificant.
So, really, it’s time for Steve Ballmer to leave and let the next CEO to lead Microsoft.
“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.”
― Dr. Seuss
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7 responses to “Steve Ballmer don’t you cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.”
I think it is time for Steve Ballmer to retire and let someone younger, more dynamic take the reigns. As for Microsoft becoming insignificant? Hardly.
Microsoft still has the most dominant operating systems on the planet – by far. They also have the most popular office suite, as well. Also, they have a huge stake in businesses with their server software, and database management software.
With all that, they also have one of the most popular gaming consoles on the market.
Unfortunately, Microsoft has failed miserably in the mobile department, something that a change in leadership may change.
Hello Mr. Paul!
Yes, I’m sure Microsoft is still very important in the area where you mention.
I’ve been in banking industry for 10 years and every bank here uses Windows, be it in the office or the ATM machine. Most of the local business here knows only PC for their company accounting. You’re right, Microsoft product is still very important to these groups of people.
For me, not so much. I am only using Office. Other than that, Microsoft really is not that important to me any more. Two industry I’m in for the pass 2 years; insurance and pharmaceutical, we use iPad daily for sales presentation, ordering, sales tracking and etc.
I’m not a huge fan of game though so I never own Xbox console. Just some simple game on iOS.
I guess it all depends on which technology you use. In my company Blackberry’s are still the choice, although that may be changing. Besides mobile, Windows is the OS of choice, and anything with Microsoft is the software of choice – probably has to do with licensing.
In terms of personal computing, Macs seem to be gaining traction, but Windows is still the leader. PC gamers – the ones that spend the most money on a computer – choose Windows over anything else, mainly because they customize their system.
I feel sorry for Blackberry. They are losing the faith really quickly ever since the iPhone came into the market. Now that Android is about 80% of the market share? Blackberry is dying fast. “Insignificant” apply to Blackberry more. I also think Blackberry has already passed the point of no return. Sad.
My first Smartphone was Blackberry and I have to admit typing on a full qwerty keyboard was a joy!
https://thisbeast.com/celcom-blackberry-curve-8520-rim-gemini-sucks/
Blackberry is now trying to sell itself, price is about ~5$ bil.
ms always had their strength in marketing of their average products for masses, not always using a clean and fair ways for promoting.
Now its time for platform challenge hardware+software combo (apple way!), maybe thats why leaders shall change and leave their place for new blood
I guess making way for the new blood preferably with someone who can see Microsoft from outside in is better. If they promote someone from the inside, Microsoft will not change.
I don’t think Microsoft can change with the old people, old thinking, old way of doing thing.