Steve Ballmer calls it quits, will retire in the next 12 months

23 August, 2013
Microsoft's CEO has announced his retirement, but will remain in his position till his successor is named.

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  • Dr. Octavia
  • 9EJ
  • 23 Aug 2013

Bring back bill that is all

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    • Anonymous
    • uC0
    • 23 Aug 2013

    Thank you Steve. I was lost once went into android os. Because i dont know how to operate a pc running desktop. But since came out window phone 8 and window 8. Im back to microsoft again.

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      • AnonD-172491
      • th6
      • 23 Aug 2013

      Finally

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        • AnonD-133243
        • 3TL
        • 23 Aug 2013

        Good, nothing but better can come

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          • xxl
          • LHf
          • 23 Aug 2013

          AnonD-43357, 23 Aug 2013thank you steve for vista, windows 8, spybox one, bing and ... moreDon't forget Windows Mobile, Zune, and the greatest disaster of all - Kin! I should mention that because of Skype, carriers hate MSFT.

          Oh, under him MSFT became NSA division.

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            • AnonD-51384
            • J42
            • 23 Aug 2013

            Finally! This guy just made crap. Hopefully the next look for more customers than just numbers.

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              • AnonD-156746
              • Xux
              • 23 Aug 2013

              Anonymous, 23 Aug 2013Wasn't "spybox one" enough of a clue?It was,but the guy i.replied.to.thought he.was really praising balmer....

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                • AnonD-132351
                • KI3
                • 23 Aug 2013

                What if samsung's CEO dies Apple buys blackberry and Steve ballmer joins apple then apple will be unbeatable :D

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                  • AnonD-86047
                  • vM2
                  • 23 Aug 2013

                  Bill Gates fired him

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                    • Anonymous
                    • 3Jn
                    • 23 Aug 2013

                    At long last,Ballmer was useless

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                      • Anonymous
                      • Mfx
                      • 23 Aug 2013

                      AnonD-156746, 23 Aug 2013He was trying to be sarcastic,but failed....Wasn't "spybox one" enough of a clue?

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                        • Vinayak
                        • wiS
                        • 23 Aug 2013

                        I know many people hate Steve Ballmer,but i Don't.
                        Developers Developers Developers Developers Developers Developers.
                        I will miss Steve

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                          • AnonD-156746
                          • Xux
                          • 23 Aug 2013

                          Anonymous, 23 Aug 2013Lol. Vista was a terrible OS. It was rushed, unfocused, and... moreHe was trying to be sarcastic,but failed....

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                            • LKm
                            • 23 Aug 2013

                            Anonymous, 23 Aug 2013Lol. Vista was a terrible OS. It was rushed, unfocused, and... moreAgree 100%

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                              • Xux
                              • 23 Aug 2013

                              VolVo, 23 Aug 2013Of course he will, he can't face WP failure. WP is a dista... moreHaters gonna hate.....

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                                • Anonymous
                                • n{5
                                • 23 Aug 2013

                                AnonD-43357, 23 Aug 2013thank you steve for vista, windows 8, spybox one, bing and ... moreLol. Vista was a terrible OS. It was rushed, unfocused, and ridiculously hardware intensive. It really damaged my respect for Microsoft. Windows 7 and 8 are what Vista should have been.

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                                  • VolVo
                                  • JxS
                                  • 23 Aug 2013

                                  Of course he will, he can't face WP failure.
                                  WP is a distaste for all Microsoft staff, and now it caused in quitting Microsoft's CEO... Whats next?

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                                    • Radz
                                    • uWT
                                    • 23 Aug 2013

                                    and you didn't talk about losses Microsoft had under your leadership. Windows RT Tablet, A total fail product

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                                      • AnonD-156746
                                      • Xux
                                      • 23 Aug 2013

                                      AnonD-70018, 23 Aug 2013Don't forget Windows XP, Windows 7, XBox and XBox 360Exactly.....

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                                        • AnonD-134497
                                        • bJ9
                                        • 23 Aug 2013

                                        Thanks for the great great great products Steve. I used XP, Vista and currently using 7. They are just awesome.