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by a1b2c3 3997 days ago
You're assuming the board knew any better. For all you know, Ballmer fought against it. They could have been screaming at him to get into phones and he found a solution. Full disclosure I revel in the demise of MS.
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tdicola 3997 days ago
No Balmer was known to have thrown a temper tantrum and was ready to quit on the spot if the board didn't approve of the Nokia purchase: http://www.computerworld.com/article/2475938/it-management/s...
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a1b2c3 3997 days ago
Oh wow, well then; lol I guess.
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