News - Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer announces retirement plan

[ET3D]

Microsoft is trying to advertise and appeal to the 'apple' market

I don't think that's needed, and if Microsoft is trying to do that, that's its mistake. Appealing to the Android crowd is better. Sure, Microsoft needs to have a competent mobile OS, but it should build on the strengths of Windows, which include a strong an open development environment.

Microsoft is at a great position to offer the next step that straddles mobile and desktop, a mobile device which can be hooked to a monitor/keyboard/mouse and be used as a full PC. Ubuntu tried it with the Edge and failed, but Microsoft has the money to get it done, and an OS which already straddles the line.

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[andalus]

He was a interesting character, but as far as making money I think he was actually pretty successful.

Recently MS sales went up 24% in a year to $5.88bn, they now have reserves of $68billion.

[dezontk]

Crazy man indeed. Wonder how smart he really is!?