Comments on: Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer's Full Memo to the Troops About New Reorg http://kara.allthingsd.com/20080723/microsoft-ceo-steve-ballmers-full-memo-to-the-troops-about-new-reorg/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:08:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Microsoft piensa en el Zune Phone | Cep Telefoncunuz http://kara.allthingsd.com/20080723/microsoft-ceo-steve-ballmers-full-memo-to-the-troops-about-new-reorg/#comment-10304 Microsoft piensa en el Zune Phone | Cep Telefoncunuz Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:29:56 +0000 http://kara.allthingsd.com/?p=2412#comment-10304 [...] All Things Digital. Share and [...] [...] All Things Digital. Share and [...]

]]> By: Agora phone exposes Android’s Achilles Heel « counternotions http://kara.allthingsd.com/20080723/microsoft-ceo-steve-ballmers-full-memo-to-the-troops-about-new-reorg/#comment-7576 Agora phone exposes Android’s Achilles Heel « counternotions Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:39:42 +0000 http://kara.allthingsd.com/?p=2412#comment-7576 [...] solo with integrated Zune hardware, software, DRM and online store. Here’s how Steve Ballmer explained Microsoft’s recent shift a few months ago in an internal memo: In the competition between PCs [...] [...] solo with integrated Zune hardware, software, DRM and online store. Here’s how Steve Ballmer explained Microsoft’s recent shift a few months ago in an internal memo: In the competition between PCs [...]

]]> By: Clash of mobile platform strategies (1): Microsoft’s schizophrenia « counternotions http://kara.allthingsd.com/20080723/microsoft-ceo-steve-ballmers-full-memo-to-the-troops-about-new-reorg/#comment-4899 Clash of mobile platform strategies (1): Microsoft’s schizophrenia « counternotions Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:32:04 +0000 http://kara.allthingsd.com/?p=2412#comment-4899 [...] conflicted on this issue. In a memo detailing organizational changes this summer, Balmer once again flip flopped: “In the competition between PCs and Macs, we outsell Apple 30-to-1. But there is no doubt [...] [...] conflicted on this issue. In a memo detailing organizational changes this summer, Balmer once again flip flopped: “In the competition between PCs and Macs, we outsell Apple 30-to-1. But there is no doubt [...]

]]> By: Steve Ballmer aconseja a Apple que separe el hardware del software de su iPhone http://kara.allthingsd.com/20080723/microsoft-ceo-steve-ballmers-full-memo-to-the-troops-about-new-reorg/#comment-4866 Steve Ballmer aconseja a Apple que separe el hardware del software de su iPhone Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:47:55 +0000 http://kara.allthingsd.com/?p=2412#comment-4866 [...] curioso que hace no mucho Ballmer se destapara en una carta dirigida a los empleados de Microsoft afirmara precisamente lo contrario, y expresara su admiración (o envidia) por la buena experiencia [...] [...] curioso que hace no mucho Ballmer se destapara en una carta dirigida a los empleados de Microsoft afirmara precisamente lo contrario, y expresara su admiración (o envidia) por la buena experiencia [...]

]]> By: For Microsoft, There’s No Place Like Enterprise - Bits Blog - NYTimes.com http://kara.allthingsd.com/20080723/microsoft-ceo-steve-ballmers-full-memo-to-the-troops-about-new-reorg/#comment-4662 For Microsoft, There’s No Place Like Enterprise - Bits Blog - NYTimes.com Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:41:43 +0000 http://kara.allthingsd.com/?p=2412#comment-4662 [...] Steve Ballmer’s memo about the company’s strategy made me think that there is a bit of good news hidden in all [...] [...] Steve Ballmer’s memo about the company’s strategy made me think that there is a bit of good news hidden in all [...]

]]> By: A Complete Experience » Alex Jones http://kara.allthingsd.com/20080723/microsoft-ceo-steve-ballmers-full-memo-to-the-troops-about-new-reorg/#comment-4584 A Complete Experience » Alex Jones Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:35:15 +0000 http://kara.allthingsd.com/?p=2412#comment-4584 [...] quote is from a memo that Mr. Ballmer sent to Microsoft employees this past July outlining the company’s strategy [...] [...] quote is from a memo that Mr. Ballmer sent to Microsoft employees this past July outlining the company’s strategy [...]

]]> By: Ed Bott’s Microsoft Report mobile edition http://kara.allthingsd.com/20080723/microsoft-ceo-steve-ballmers-full-memo-to-the-troops-about-new-reorg/#comment-4454 Ed Bott’s Microsoft Report mobile edition Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:07:39 +0000 http://kara.allthingsd.com/?p=2412#comment-4454 [...] it’s also in keeping with what Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer wrote in his all-hands memo that was leaked to the press back in July: In the competition between PCs and Macs, we outsell Apple 30-to-1. But there is no [...] [...] it’s also in keeping with what Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer wrote in his all-hands memo that was leaked to the press back in July: In the competition between PCs and Macs, we outsell Apple 30-to-1. But there is no [...]

]]> By: fivis.net » Blog Archive » HP Rolls Out Suppository Supplementary End-to-End Experience http://kara.allthingsd.com/20080723/microsoft-ceo-steve-ballmers-full-memo-to-the-troops-about-new-reorg/#comment-4171 fivis.net » Blog Archive » HP Rolls Out Suppository Supplementary End-to-End Experience Sat, 30 Aug 2008 23:51:56 +0000 http://kara.allthingsd.com/?p=2412#comment-4171 [...] Ballmer wrote July 23rd at the casual time of 4:30PM to all Microsoft employees: But there is no doubt that Apple is thriving. Why? Because they are good at providing an [...] [...] Ballmer wrote July 23rd at the casual time of 4:30PM to all Microsoft employees: But there is no doubt that Apple is thriving. Why? Because they are good at providing an [...]

]]> By: Microsoft Reorganizes Platforms & Services Division; Kevin Johnson is Out | Search Engine Optimization for better search rankings http://kara.allthingsd.com/20080723/microsoft-ceo-steve-ballmers-full-memo-to-the-troops-about-new-reorg/#comment-4162 Microsoft Reorganizes Platforms & Services Division; Kevin Johnson is Out | Search Engine Optimization for better search rankings Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:31:03 +0000 http://kara.allthingsd.com/?p=2412#comment-4162 [...] a memo to Microsoft employees, CEO Steve Ballmer addressed goals for many of Microsoft’s products [...] [...] a memo to Microsoft employees, CEO Steve Ballmer addressed goals for many of Microsoft’s products [...]

]]> By: Microsoft pays Seinfeld $10 million to help against Apple | macmania.gr http://kara.allthingsd.com/20080723/microsoft-ceo-steve-ballmers-full-memo-to-the-troops-about-new-reorg/#comment-4149 Microsoft pays Seinfeld $10 million to help against Apple | macmania.gr Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:02:39 +0000 http://kara.allthingsd.com/?p=2412#comment-4149 [...] wrote in the email, a copy of which was obtained by the Wall Street Journal. “Why? Because they are good at providing an [...] [...] wrote in the email, a copy of which was obtained by the Wall Street Journal. “Why? Because they are good at providing an [...]

]]> By: Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer’s Google Gauntlet Missing One Key Element | SEO & SEM Blog - Switched on Media Media SEO And SEM Blog http://kara.allthingsd.com/20080723/microsoft-ceo-steve-ballmers-full-memo-to-the-troops-about-new-reorg/#comment-4018 Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer’s Google Gauntlet Missing One Key Element | SEO & SEM Blog - Switched on Media Media SEO And SEM Blog Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:46:59 +0000 http://kara.allthingsd.com/?p=2412#comment-4018 [...] a follow-on to Microsoft’s reorganization, BoomTown has published CEO Steve Ballmer’s internal memo to [...] [...] a follow-on to Microsoft’s reorganization, BoomTown has published CEO Steve Ballmer’s internal memo to [...]

]]> By: Microsoft concerned with Apple’s recent success: How to counter? | Christian eBuddy Blog http://kara.allthingsd.com/20080723/microsoft-ceo-steve-ballmers-full-memo-to-the-troops-about-new-reorg/#comment-3763 Microsoft concerned with Apple’s recent success: How to counter? | Christian eBuddy Blog Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:11:00 +0000 http://kara.allthingsd.com/?p=2412#comment-3763 [...] are Microsoft’s options? It seems Redmond wants to create a more “Mac-like” experience with PCs. Plug her in, and off you go. To that end, it is trying [...] [...] are Microsoft’s options? It seems Redmond wants to create a more “Mac-like” experience with PCs. Plug her in, and off you go. To that end, it is trying [...]

]]> By: Ed Tidwell http://kara.allthingsd.com/20080723/microsoft-ceo-steve-ballmers-full-memo-to-the-troops-about-new-reorg/#comment-3718 Ed Tidwell Sat, 02 Aug 2008 02:06:34 +0000 http://kara.allthingsd.com/?p=2412#comment-3718 Sorry <b>Logical Thoughts</b>... I couldn't resist adding to your list of software some interesting points. SQL server -- purchased from Sybase and it really only works with MS Server now. Exchange Server -- Biggest security threat to Internet Visual foxPro -- purchased Visual Basic -- MS gets a gold star here. Borland beat them with Delphi though and MS never got close to how much better Borland's product became. Visual C++ -- another gold star for MS. 6.0 was a great dev tool Visual c# -- paid around 2 million to get Borland's R&D manager and Anders. Two key people responsible for developing a Java clone. It was very well done but only runs on MS OS so what is the point? Visual Studio .Net Framework Asp.net Dynamics DirectX -- MS has split this API so that most game companies just port to xBox. MS has helped kill the Windows OS as a gaming platform over xBox. Internet explore -- Paid for Spry Mosaic. Moved the application team into the OS group. Best thing ever for FireFox. Windows media Center Xbox Windows Live! Virtual PC -- MS again following another companies lead for dollars. MS paid it's way into the market from day one by buying DOS. They have very smart developers who have written some great things. Management has forced them to hack on top of a hack. Jobs had the courage to DELETE the old OS and replace it with Darwin. MS has no technical vision and their direction is only focused on companies making lots of money. What does Google have to do with a desktop computer? Why doesn't MS focus on fixing THEIR stuff instead of chasing yet another revenue stream? The secret to Apple is THEY have learned how to partner and folks still trust them. Adobe is still around after being their killer application. The DOS killer application was Lotus. Where did they go and who killed them? ;-) Everyone is tired of MS and the spin. They don't have anyone at a high level who gives power to smart guys in the code. Gates would always allow a developer to do an end run and IF the developer was right Gates would SUPPORT THEM. MS has too many bean counters and not enough managers with technical vision. Ironically, the very company they use to make fun of in their early years (IBM), they have now become. Sorry Logical Thoughts…

I couldn’t resist adding to your list of software some interesting points.

SQL server — purchased from Sybase and it really only works with MS Server now.

Exchange Server — Biggest security threat to Internet

Visual foxPro — purchased

Visual Basic — MS gets a gold star here. Borland beat them with Delphi though and MS never got close to how much better Borland’s product became.

Visual C++ — another gold star for MS. 6.0 was a great dev tool

Visual c# — paid around 2 million to get Borland’s R&D manager and Anders. Two key people responsible for developing a Java clone. It was very well done but only runs on MS OS so what is the point?

Visual Studio
.Net Framework
Asp.net
Dynamics
DirectX — MS has split this API so that most game companies just port to xBox. MS has helped kill the Windows OS as a gaming platform over xBox.

Internet explore — Paid for Spry Mosaic. Moved the application team into the OS group. Best thing ever for FireFox.

Windows media Center
Xbox
Windows Live!
Virtual PC — MS again following another companies lead for dollars.

MS paid it’s way into the market from day one by buying DOS.

They have very smart developers who have written some great things.

Management has forced them to hack on top of a hack. Jobs had the courage to DELETE the old OS and replace it with Darwin. MS has no technical vision and their direction is only focused on companies making lots of money.

What does Google have to do with a desktop computer? Why doesn’t MS focus on fixing THEIR stuff instead of chasing yet another revenue stream?

The secret to Apple is THEY have learned how to partner and folks still trust them. Adobe is still around after being their killer application.

The DOS killer application was Lotus. Where did they go and who killed them? ;-)

Everyone is tired of MS and the spin. They don’t have anyone at a high level who gives power to smart guys in the code.

Gates would always allow a developer to do an end run and IF the developer was right Gates would SUPPORT THEM. MS has too many bean counters and not enough managers with technical vision.

Ironically, the very company they use to make fun of in their early years (IBM), they have now become.

]]> By: Noticias GL » Microsoft en el 2009 http://kara.allthingsd.com/20080723/microsoft-ceo-steve-ballmers-full-memo-to-the-troops-about-new-reorg/#comment-3674 Noticias GL » Microsoft en el 2009 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:56:19 +0000 http://kara.allthingsd.com/?p=2412#comment-3674 [...] memo completo lo consiguió Kara Swisher y vale la pena leerlo [...] [...] memo completo lo consiguió Kara Swisher y vale la pena leerlo [...]

]]> By: McGuire’s Law » Blog Archive » Business Observations: July 31, 2008 Edition http://kara.allthingsd.com/20080723/microsoft-ceo-steve-ballmers-full-memo-to-the-troops-about-new-reorg/#comment-3670 McGuire’s Law » Blog Archive » Business Observations: July 31, 2008 Edition Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:16:23 +0000 http://kara.allthingsd.com/?p=2412#comment-3670 [...] based on the new Symbian Foundation and possibly even Microsoft Smartphones, developed under their new “end-to-end” strategy. Any [...] [...] based on the new Symbian Foundation and possibly even Microsoft Smartphones, developed under their new “end-to-end” strategy. Any [...]

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