Ballmer Optimistic About Win 7, But Says Vista Is "Very Popular" [Ballmer Interview]
gizmodo.com 10/23/2009 — As you know, I sat down with Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to chat about all of his projects this year. Windows 7 was obviously the biggie, so we talked about it and its less beloved predecessor. But unlike Bill Gates, who seemed like he wanted to ...

Video: Ballmer headlines global Windows 7 launch events
marketnewslive.blogspot.com 10/23/2009 — Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer took to the stage in New York Thursday to launch Windows 7. In a day of worldwide events, Ballmer took on the role of chief salesman hoping to convince consumers and business to migrate to the new operating system.

Microsoft's Ballmer: 'The Internet is not designed for the iPhone'
techflash.com 10/22/2009 — Tucked away at the end of an Associated Press story on Windows 7 today is an interesting comment from Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer on the question of whether the phone could supplant the PC as the "technology of choice" for mobile consumers. His ...

Ballmer on the Smartphone Race: "It Doesn't Matter What the Critics Say" [Ballmer Interview]
gizmodo.com 10/24/2009 — In this segment of my exclusive interview series with Microsoft boss Steve Ballmer , I brought up the sore subject of Windows Mobile 6.5 . After defending it, he cited another product that did well but suffers mounting criticism: Nokia smartphones.  ...

Windows 7 launch event with Steve Ballmer (watch now)
engadget.com 10/22/2009 — We've got our own little sit down with Steve Ballmer coming up later today, but right now he's making things completely official at the Windows 7 launch event in New York City, and you can watch it live after the break courtesy of The Wall Street ...

Ballmer speaks the language of love
blog.seattlepi.com 10/8/2009 — Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, in France on Tuesday to help open the company's new headquarters and research center there, wowed an audience when he launched into French for a 10-minute speech.

Steve Ballmer Declares 'Free Is Not A Business Model' -- Apparently Unfamiliar With Microsoft's Free Products
techdirt.com 10/8/2009 — Josh W points us to an article about Microsoft new mobile phone software that contains an odd quote from Steve Ballmer , responding to a question concerning Microsoft's plans to compete with Google's free Android mobile operating system: "Free is ...

Steve Ballmer on acquisitions and competition with Google
techflash.com 10/5/2009 — Microsoft boss Steve Ballmer doesn't plan to make any acquisitions in the search business, instead he plans to compete with Google by investing in marketing and focusing on the company's recent partnership with Yahoo, Reuters reports . The remarks ...

Ballmer makes a scene over employee's iPhone
arstechnica.com 9/12/2009 — Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has pulled some crazy stunts in the past. The result is almost always poor publicity for the man and the company he represents. It's really a pity that someone as bright as Ballmer loses his ...

Newsweek: Don't like Microsoft's past 10 years? Blame Ballmer
blog.seattlepi.com 10/30/2009 — Newsweek columnist Daniel Lyons apparently isn't a big fan of Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. In a blog post Thursday, Lyons blames Ballmer for what he sees as the company's slow but steady retreat into irrelevancy over the past 10 years.

Ballmer headlines global Windows 7 launch events — Latest from Computerworld 10/22/2009
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer took the stage in New York, playing the role of chief salesman in a day of worldwide launch events, executive speechmaking and sales promotions meant to persuade consumers and businesses to migrate to Windows 7.

Windows 7 launch: What Ballmer et al. said -- and an Amazon partnership — The Seattle Times: Microsoft 10/22/2009
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Windows 7 launch: Ballmer keynote Tweetstream archive — The Seattle Times: Microsoft 10/22/2009
NEW YORK -- The keynote at the Windows 7 launch just ended. If you want to check out my Tweetstream from the keynote, go to www.twitter.com/sharonpianchan and search for the Tweets that start with "Windows 7 launch."

Ballmer: Windows 7 Is Simple, Snappy, Secure — InformationWeek - All Stories And Blogs 10/22/2009
Microsoft CEO extols operating system's ease of use as software maker moves beyond Vista.

Windows 7 launch: Microsoft's new ad "Windows was my idea" — The Seattle Times: Microsoft 10/22/2009
NEW YORK -- The new Microsoft ad that will start airing to sell Windows 7 takes the "I'm a PC" ads featuring regular people and extends it with "I'm a PC and Windows 7 was my idea." The ad was shown today right before CEO Steve Ballmer's keynote has ...