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Steve Ballmer downplays Zune phone

Crave While a Microsoft exec said last year that such a device is a possibility, CEO Steve Ballmer wasn't so optimistic when he was asked that very question last week. It's not a concept you'll ever get from us," Ballmer said while speaking at the...

Tags: cell, windows mobile, device, cell phone

26 April 2007, 9:45 > More matches in Crave

Top ten laughably bad tech ads

Crave Steve Ballmer sells Windows 1.0You've got to love Steve Ballmer. Anyway, we've collected ten of our favourites -- in no particular order -- that made us laugh, either because they feature lycra, awful singing, pathetic old technology, Steve Ballmer...

19 September 2007, 12:00 > More matches in Crave

The Ultimate Tech Celebrity Deathmatches

Crave Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer once claimed he would "f***ing kill Google," and on the day of this Deathmatch, he got his chance. Microsoft bigwig Steve Ballmer takes on Google boss Eric Schmidt. Come and witness the torment, the Superpoking, the...

7 March 2008, 7:30 > More matches in Crave

News.blog: Microsoft must make MP3 players, Jobs says

News We do need a more consistent experience," CEO Steve Ballmer said in a January interview with CNET.co.uk's sister site News.com. Ballmer said that the company might come up with some hardware design ideas, but stopped well short of saying that...

18 January 2006, 10:31 > More matches in News

Microsoft reverses its position on gay rights

News In a letter to employees, Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer said on Friday that the company would support antidiscrimination legislation, after backing off support for a Washington state bill on the issue last month.

9 May 2005, 10:02 > More matches in News

High-end Windows and Office coming

News Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer told analysts on Thursday that Microsoft is planning new, higher priced versions of both Windows and Office in the coming years as part of its effort to grow sales. Ballmer said on Thursday that the company will add both...

29 July 2005, 10:46 > More matches in News

News.blog: Microhoo deadline passes with no news

News The Saturday deadline set by Steve Ballmer for the two tribes to try to resolve their differences before Microsoft shifts gears has passed with no news. The tech world -- at least the those fascinated by the mating rituals of tribes bickering over...

Tags: share, strategy, yahoo, bid

28 April 2008, 9:57 > More matches in News

News.blog: XP death could be postponed

News Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said the company could re-evaluate its plans to phase out Windows XP by 30 June, if customers demand that it stick around. If customer feedback varies, we can always wake up smarter, but right now, we have a plan for end...

Tags: xp, windows xp, pcs, plan

25 April 2008, 10:22 > More matches in News

News.blog: Ballmer promises to keep Yahoo brand

News Internet services operation, however CEO Steve Ballmer says the Yahoo name isn't one of the things on the chopping block. Yahoo, the brand, will live," Ballmer told BusinessWeek. Microsoft has thus far offered few details on what it might look to...

Tags: yahoo, details, ceo steve ballmer, operation

8 February 2008, 9:22 > More matches in News

Microsoft stands by Facebook stake

News Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said on Monday that the acquisition of a per cent stake in social-networking site Facebook for $240m (£115m) was an important investment, not a mistake. We didn't make a mistake," Ballmer told reporters on the sidelines...

6 November 2007, 8:14 > More matches in News

Microsoft bigwigs pass $1m-a-year mark

News Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates and CEO Steve Ballmer have finally entered the millionaire's club. For the 2005 financial year, Gates and Ballmer each received a $600,000 salary and $400,000 in bonus pay.

29 September 2005, 10:41 > More matches in News

Gates retains 'wealthiest' crown

News Co-founder Paul Allen, worth $22.5 billion, again placed third, while CEO Steve Ballmer, valued at $14 billion, nabbed the No.spot. Apple's Steve Jobs, as well as Yahoo's David Filo and Jerry Yang, also made it into the top 100.

26 September 2005, 9:57 > More matches in News

Tech that's just wrong

Crave We've placed each wrongosity onto our patented 'Scale of Wrong' to show where they fit into the grand scheme of wrongness -- are they more Steve McQueen looking icey-cool or Steve Ballmer dancing like a loon?

3 March 2008, 7:23 > More matches in Crave

Photos: Cheerio Bill, it's been emotional

News A highlight of Gates' opening speech at the Consumer Electronics Show in January was some hand-to-Xbox combat with fellow Microsoft exec Steve Ballmer. The two sparred in the Fight Night Round 3 videogame, with Gates playing as Muhammad Ali and...

16 June 2006, 11:49 > More matches in News

News.blog: Microsoft harmonises with open-source world

News These additional steps further formalise Microsoft's stated commitment to interoperability and recognise the changing technology landscape, said CEO Steve Ballmer, who hosted a teleconference with chief software architect Ray Ozzie, general...

Tags: value, documentation, requirements, commercial

22 February 2008, 9:29 > More matches in News