Ballmer Talks Windows Mobile and Other Stuff -- Redmond Channel Partner

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Ballmer Talks Windows Mobile and Other Stuff

Few people can make news by stating the obvious, but Steve Ballmer is one of those people who can. Ballmer apparently said at a press-less Venture Capital Summit that Microsoft "screwed up" with Windows Mobile. Oh, really? Thanks for letting us know, Steve.

Ballmer has said a bunch of other stuff, as well, in recent interviews. One of the more extensive ones is here.

Posted by Lee Pender on September 29, 2009

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