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Opinion

Ballmer: Longhorn was Microsoft's 'mistake of mistakes'

“Longhorn was a big mistake. I have to take accountability. I was a CEO. Bill's got to take a lot of accountability. And it was the mistake of mistakes.”

Steve Ballmer Jun 2, 2025 ▶ 1:58:00 The Steve Ballmer Interview · Acquired

Opinion

Rosenthal: Microsoft lost process power during the Ballmer era

“I think process power, I would argue, they actually lost during this era. I mean, the Blackcomb Longhorn Vista thing illustrates that.”

David Rosenthal Jul 22, 2024 ▶ 4:21:18 Microsoft Volume II: The Complete History and Strategy of the Ballmer Years (Audio) · Acquired

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