Steve Ballmer's intense, tearful goodbye to Microsoft

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Steve Ballmer's intense, tearful goodbye to Microsoft

Outgoing Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has always been a speaker and performer like no other — his absolute enthusiasm for his company is electric in person, turning ordinary corporate events into raw displays of emotion that are often criticized but never forgotten.
That energy was on full display earlier this week, as Ballmer led his last Microsoft employee meeting as CEO — he's announced his plan to step down within 12 months

Exclusive video: Steve Ballmer's intense, tearful goodbye to Microsoft | The Verge

 

[ThrashZone]

Jerry Falwell rings a bell/ I have sinned

 

[Lady Fitzgerald]

Televangelist was what first popped into my mind while I was watching it. It was kind of pathetic.

 

[spencer1]

He's wearing his yellow Livestrong shirt.

 

[x BlueRobot]

The one thing which I will always miss, is Steve's conferences and how it jumps around and shouts about stuff, he's got the passion and the heart for the company but it's shame he couldn't turn that into something tangible.

 

[spencer1]

The one thing which I will always miss, is Steve's conferences and how it jumps around and shouts about stuff, he's got the passion and the heart for the company but it's shame he couldn't turn that into something tangible.

Could you imagine a hybrid cross between Steve Jobs and Steve Ballmer? OMG

 

[Lady Fitzgerald]

...Could you imagine a hybrid cross between Steve Jobs and Steve Ballmer? OMG

 

[Layback Bear]

...Could you imagine a hybrid cross between Steve Jobs and Steve Ballmer? OMG

That's like mixing peanut butter and mustard.
You won't know what it is but your sure it's not good.

 

[Dallas 7]

I almost shed a tear myself, but only because he's not leaving sooner.

 

[x BlueRobot]

The one thing which I will always miss, is Steve's conferences and how it jumps around and shouts about stuff, he's got the passion and the heart for the company but it's shame he couldn't turn that into something tangible.

Could you imagine a hybrid cross between Steve Jobs and Steve Ballmer? OMG

That would be

 

[Iforgot]

Maybe here's a reason for leaving now......

could you imagine him demonstrating the future "jesture controlled software" ?

the pc would 'blue screen'

 

[DreadStarX]

Well, I think this is positive?

What Microsoft needs is a YOUNG, Passionate PC Lover. Someone who doesn't want crappy jesture controlled software (it has its place, yes, its called the shelf )

 

[Lady Fitzgerald]

Well, I think this is positive?

What Microsoft needs is a YOUNG, Passionate PC Lover. Someone who doesn't want crappy jesture controlled software (it has its place, yes, its called the shelf )

I'm not so sure about that. Younger people are attracted to flashy new technology for the coolness factor, not practicality.

 

[DreadStarX]

Well, I think this is positive?

What Microsoft needs is a YOUNG, Passionate PC Lover. Someone who doesn't want crappy jesture controlled software (it has its place, yes, its called the shelf )

I'm not so sure about that. Younger people are attracted to flashy new technology for the coolness factor, not practicality.

I wouldn't say all, but yes, a majority of them are. I'm just thankful I'm not one of them and that I found this amazing place called SevenForums.

 

[x BlueRobot]

Well, I think this is positive?

What Microsoft needs is a YOUNG, Passionate PC Lover. Someone who doesn't want crappy jesture controlled software (it has its place, yes, its called the shelf )

I'm not so sure about that. Younger people are attracted to flashy new technology for the coolness factor, not practicality.

I don't even like Apple at all, so you can count me out

 

[x BlueRobot]

 

[Iforgot]

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If windows has the "BSOD"
Linux has a "Kernel Panic"

Is the the windows phone version of "BSOD" or "Balmer screen off death"

 

[x BlueRobot]

The iPhone has the Ballmer Screen of Death

 

[Iforgot]

Hmmm

iBSOD?

 

[Wrend]

That's like mixing peanut butter and mustard.
You won't know what it is but your sure it's not good.

Actually, in some Asian culinary endeavors, such as Thai cuisine, that could be quite good.