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by HelloRipley 3727 days ago
nokia
2 comments
bithush 3727 days ago
Yes because that was an incredible purchase for Microsoft!
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wodenokoto 3727 days ago
Well, yes and no. I think the plan was to stop mismanagement after the purchase, but someone forgot to execute that part.
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bithush 3727 days ago
I think it was more Ballmer not having a clue about mobile. When I first saw his idiotic response to the initial iPhone I knew he would fail hard in the mobile space. Even today I think his idea of a smart phone is a Windows Mobile 6 device.
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spriggan3 3726 days ago
They got Eloped, just like Macromedia ... Will Yahoo get Mayered ?
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