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I think what's lacking in Ballmer is passion: http://www.flickr.com/photos/airport-lounge/2093699327/

My impression of the man is he's just a sales guy - interested in making money, but lacking any vision or genuine enthusiasm for technology. Consequently Microsoft has mostly become a cash cow.

As the saying goes - a fish rots from the head down. When there's no passion for changing the world, it happens elsewhere.




Regarding passion, I think you're forgetting this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvsboPUjrGc . As for acting like a sales guy, this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-8IufkbuD0 speaks for itself.




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