The stock market has always had its own meter. Sometimes it's ahead of itself, sometimes it's behind itself. A broken watch is right twice a day.
Steve BallmerI think it would be absolutely reckless and irresponsible for anyone to try and break up Microsoft.
Steve BallmerI've found three or four things that are quite interesting to me that I'm focused on. That's been fun.The Clippers is obviously one of them.
Steve BallmerWe're going to try to do more to communicate the value of activation to customers in addition to making the process simpler and more consistent.
Steve BallmerThe one thing that I think separates Microsoft from a lot of other people is we make bold bets. We're persistent about them, but we make them. A lot of people won't make a bold bet. A bold bet doesn't assure you of winning, but if you make no bold bets you can't continue to succeed. Our industry doesn't allow you to rest on your laurels forever. I mean, you can milk any great idea. Any idea that turns out to be truly great can be harvested for tens of years. On the other hand, if you want to continue to be great, you've got to bet on new things, big, bold bets.
Steve Ballmer