The main difference I see between Gates and Ballmer is that Ballmer has less vision. Neither are particularly technically-oriented; both tried/try to direct innovation, but neither actually innovated. (Gates is frequented credited with innovations he got from acquiring software rights from start-ups, but at least he knew what to buy.) Neither one has been very interested in user experience and both are executive business officer types - happy as long as they are reaching financial objectives.
Thank you, Mark Snyder -----Original Message----- I use that analogy and will continue to use it. Ballmer is not a computer person, he is a marketing/business guy. Ballmer is only interested in the bottom line. He is the worst thing that could happen to M$, If he does not get his you know what together he will see the demise of M$. I am waiting to see if 7 will be what it is said it will be when it is finally released. This is kind of Ballmer's last chance to fix what he has broken. I still use XP and have not invested money in any new Mac's (I still have some old ones at home.) But Apple only stands to win if Ballmer does not wise up. ************************************************************************* ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *************************************************************************
