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by bobbyi 649 days ago
He's not the boss anymore at this point (2003). Ballmer took over as CEO in 2000.
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I don't take the term boss literally here.

His position and influence still has enough weight to make a poor interaction with him a career limiting event.

I think that's what OP was referring to, he's still the guy that founded Microsoft. He's as figurative and influential as any boss I'd ever hope to meet.

Yes, that was my point. He loomed large over Microsoft regardless of the org chart.