I'm not saying something didn't change. I'm telling you the facts that are known rather than speculation.
Now if you want speculation, here it is....
Ballmer was not forced out. Companies don't force out a CEO then let him stay on for a year. Best guess, he felt the pressure against him building and decided to get out on his own terms.
>You asked me, I answered for me only.
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>Anyone knowing large corporation know that CEOs are not the kind of people with changing ideas, especially regarding their egos and achievements.
Craig Berntson
MCSD, Microsoft .Net MVP, Grape City Community Influencer