New Role for Bill in July 2008
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Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer had an
important announcement to make today and we were lucky enough to catch up with them for a brief chat about the big news this morning.
Postscript: Check out the coverage on TechMeme.
Postscript: Check out the coverage on TechMeme.
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Works fine here, and I'm on a Mac.
Yes, download coming soon...
But it'll be great to have Ray Ozzie as CSA - he *knows* about collaboration. I can't wait for his C9 debut
First off its "losing" second off they aren't losing him, he is simply engaging in other efforts full time and doing the Microsoft thing part time. Always amazes me that he is so cordial and relaxed being the worlds richest man and all. That would go to a lot of peoples heads and its just fascinating!
Sorry about the spelling correction but I like to point out the obvious ones since grammar seems to be a deteriorating thing these days.
For the richest man in the world to give up a very influential position and concentrate on some of the basic aspects of humanity like education and health care is phenomenal. Bill will no doubt be a very influential figure in the world of charity, and I personally feel that with this announcement, humankind has actually gained a lot more that what Microsoft may have lost.
This time it was a typo... sorry.
Did they have some fights and it turned out that Bill "quits"... Strange, strange, strange...
Bill looks down. He seems not to like this move.
Great that they brought this quickly to channel9.
Steve still got enough energy
Good luck, Bill. Thanks for changing the world and keep the change going.
That's why some of us love him so
*gasp* Did anyone notice the fade in/out transitions at the beginning and end of the clip? What is Channel 9 comming to?!
The light in this video was terible, it made Steve Balmer look like a Skull. I know the lighting on my avatar isn't great either, so I beat you to the comments.
I don't think I've ever seen Bill get excited about anything. I also wish someone would tell him to stop wearing pleated pants
Steve has gotten this far because he's so different, in fact he's just plain old weird (not that's it a bad thing).
Well best of luck to Bill and Melinda I hope they both accomplish many more things for this world.
I can only hope that the Microsoft stocks don’t go down anymore than they are now, especially as they were up a little after closing just before they announced this transition.
And as for you Craig Mundie, Ray Ozzie and CEO Steve Ballmer, make sure you do your best, I'm sure you all will though.
Yeah.. Ray Is mmm A Big Believer
Steve said Ray will be today on Channel 9. Charles will be working over time to accomplish that. Right?
C
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-Jeff
My take is, that he sees in Ozzie the same attributes that Microsoft used to get from him before the he became “BILL GATES"
I think that with Ozzie and him, as a behind the seen contributor, MSFT will most likely expand into the next big ERA.
Daveed
Steve seemed so energetic like always in the video...hard to get used to!
I think this is both a good, and a bad thing.
Bill is gonna step down, such a shame as he seems like a great guy.
This is a GREAT chance for microsoft to get even better, and make changes.
Who's Ray Ozzie?
I must say that Steve is filled with energy, the way he said that he would get Ray on channel9, was overwhelming.
what is the reason for this? Is it too much work? (semi-retirement for Bill?)
Thanks
It is sad to see Bill go. I've been in the software business a long time, and I have definitely gone through a few phases in my career ( liking Microsoft and not liking Microsoft ). Bill Gates has been one of the most thought provoking figures in the industry for the past couple of decades.
Bill moving on, kind of seems like a sign of the times. The software industry is maturing. We are starting to come to terms with the influence that our applications, frameworks, and systems actually have in our world. We've been busy building them, and having a lot of fun doing it. Now we're getting older, and realizing what all of these capabilities mean in real terms, and how they can truly be used to make a significant positive impact in the world, and future generations.
Best of luck, and best wishes, Bill!
Really he changed our world compeletly.
Not to mention, I will miss him after 2008. I have always liked Bill and his approach to MS work method. And i know its been werid but he has always had a good reason. I do feel though that he is a bit late at connecting with developers with Windows Live Dev only coming around the coner and the VS Express Versions arent that old neither, but again all the best to him and his work.
As for Steve, clam down buddy, take a min and think wtf your doing.
Bill seems as a child.
Ha, cut them some slack. They look pretty good for 50!
Yeap Bill for president ! hmm that's fine why not let him be the president of the states right now world computing will take another way of effecting.
by Liridon Shala
link
Open letter to Bill Gates:
Wow... I heard this news yesterday and it stunned me.
Bill gates, for better or worse you have been the face of technology for me since i was a little kid (which was not too long ago since im 25) and your company/software has inspirited and empowered me become the software engineer i am today. (C# Rocks)
To see you leave Microsoft in two years is really odd news, but I really wish you all the best in your future endeavors with the foundation.
I must agree with other comments though, you do look a bit down in the video and we all hope that this transition while hard is what you really want.
Good luck!
I find it funny all over the Linux Blogsphere this morning people are saying stuff like "its great that he's stepping down, now is the chance for Linux to take over. With BillG gone, will Linux finally have its chance? Is this the opportunity for Linux to take over. " And of course we all love the trolls on /. that are ripping the man to shreds and not focusing on the quality of work his foundation has done.
Anyways this is not the opportunity for Linux to tkae over, this is also not the year of the Linux desktop. This is an opportunity for MS to grow and change and to regain its place in the tech world as a lead.
Ray Ozzie Keynote I agreed with everything he said.
Ray is going to make a great CSA, he understands the web with all the changes it has brought to our world.
I met Ray in San Francisco back in November 05, we had a nice chat and a bit of fun when he sent an email to my alter-ego in Dublin.
Ray's blog
Guys You heard the news.
The king is living his castle and the ministers are taking it over...... Isn't it sign of downturn of microsoft ?
when there is screwed competitors like Oracle and google is still agressively pursuing new projects.
To me, THIS IS THE TIME TO GET RID OF MICROSOFT SHARES IF YOU DON'T .,THEN WAIT TILL YOU LOOSE YOUR MONEY.
Think about it. And respond to my posting.
Good Luck Bill in your new role
You have changed the world with Microsoft and now you are moving to a new dimension in your life.
Steve ... I love your energy. You are an inspiration for Microsoft !
Thanks and
Good Luck Bill in your new role
You have changed the world with Microsoft and now you are moving to a new dimension in your life.
Steve ... I love your energy. You are an inspiration for Microsoft !
Thanks and Regds,
Jiju
Hi
Good Luck Bill in your new role
You have changed the world with Microsoft and now you are moving to a new dimension in your life.
Steve ... I love your energy. You are an inspiration for Microsoft !
Thanks and Regds,
Jiju
I totally disagree with you... I think its time for Bill to move on and time for him to become just a chairman and nothing more. I think we are going to see things improve for MS, but it will never return to its glory days of MicroSerfs with the stock ticker running along the bottom of everyone's computer etc...
I think it still is a good long term investment
Funny ... Don't you think?????
- Steve
you gotta love ballmer.
P.S.
I saw his father in CNN the other day.
He is really taking after his father!
La Cabeza el Balzana eh?
Ballmer is just so freaking happy is get rid of Bill. HE IS THE BOSS. He really has a Napoleonic complex. Probably has a small one thats why. I am really frustrated by him. Please evince him someone!
How can you let a company this size have a CEO that lets its biggest product overdue by that much??? -I don't know, except if your running a monarchy.
Arghhh...
Bill told Forbes magazine in the early nineties (1994 as I recall) he would not stay at MS beyond 50. That he announced is not shattering news, nor a surprise. He is just on schedule.
As for not looking at SteveB, I would not read anything into that as well.
That the stock did not crash is also not a surprise. The market knows that Bills goal has been achieved; there is a computer in the home and on the desk. ('A computer on every desk and in every home running Microsoft software') The market also knows services is not Bills sweet spot, so again his timing and exit are right on point.
Bill should leave MS. The time is right. He has changed the world once, and with the BMG foundation, he has the chance to do it again. Compare that corporate behaviour to that found in Enron and WorldCom.
Go Bill go!
Steven
At least to me you are. You'll never know, with all the medical research at the foundation Bill might just double his wealth while change the world once more through bio-med research. He was always talking about how software and biology advances will change the world so let see if he could do the same with biology as he did with software.
Have to say though, bill didn't look too happy, Steve is in contrast is beaming like Mr Mc'Donalds. I guess Bill leaving means full control to Steve. Oh btw, did you guys know steve is worth 11billon if i remember correctly on Forbes rich list.
Bill Gates is a wonderful person, along with so many of those who work at Microsoft.
Some times I wish there were computer soft ware that could be written to "fix"/change- all World problems. As of yet this has not been done.
Change to be made on the scale of curing world poverty, hunger, and disease takes people who are able to create infrastructure that executes complex algorithms.
I am glad for Bill Gates and his decision.
Good luck with your transistion.
DrewG
As for Ballmer, somebody give that guy a decaf!
Bill Gates has been my inspiration & a living example of how technology can transform the lives of people around the world.
While it may make sense for MS/Bill to let others fill his shoes, it truly will be sad to not have him on the helm of affairs.
The humility with which he comes across simply amazes me...(Maybe Mr. Trump can learn a few things about humility...nah maybe not..).
The world can definitely use a few good men. I hope their foundation continues to do the good work they are so involved in.
Good Luck Mr. Gates Sir!!
Sorry, I just had to get that off my head
Glad to see I'm not the only Gates fan out there. No doubt, there'll be even more once he hits it big again at his new job.
Just read an interesting column on The Economist:
Philanthropy
The new powers in giving
http://www.economist.com/business/displaystory.cfm?story_id=7112702
"Despite many denials, it is widely believed Mr Buffett made his gift conditional upon Mr Gates giving up his day job at Microsoft."
I don't think that Mr Buffett made such a condition. Certainly, driving the Bill&Melinda Gates Foundation in doing the best with such a huge amount of money will require a great management effort. I think Mr Gates just wants to direct all his energies in those projects.
..and I add my wishes for Mr Gates and its foundation in doing more for other people.
Fulvio
I think his new role is watching his very young beautiful wife evry minute at the Bill and Melenda Gate Foundation, else he won't get out of his Microsoft office.
I think he knows about himself better than me.
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