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Bosonic

(3,746 posts) Tue Nov 13, 2012, 04:42 AM Nov 2012

Steven Sinofsky: Windows division head leaves Microsoft [View all]

Source: BBC

Steven Sinofsky, the head of Microsoft's Windows division, has left the company with immediate effect.

His departure comes just weeks after Microsoft launched Windows 8, the latest edition of its flagship product, seen as key to the firm's future.

Microsoft did not give any reason for Mr Sinofsky's departure.

The company said Julie Larson-Green would be promoted to lead all Windows software and hardware engineering.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20307574

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Steven Sinofsky: Windows division head leaves Microsoft [View all] Bosonic Nov 2012 OP

Windows 8 = Supreme Suckage Berlum Nov 2012 #1

How so? eom Kolesar Nov 2012 #2

And it's too bad. Microsoft is one of the firewalls against Google. nt onehandle Nov 2012 #5

WIndows 8 interface Evasporque Nov 2012 #13

I was VERY surprised, but I actually like it. Occulus Nov 2012 #15

Windows 8 is actually pretty good. Xithras Nov 2012 #20

And yet, Balmer survives. Sheesh. n/t CincyDem Nov 2012 #3

Can you believe it? What does Bill Gates' college roommate have on Microsofties? onehandle Nov 2012 #4

getting out while the getting is good? madrchsod Nov 2012 #6

I like 8 Randomthought Nov 2012 #7

This has happened before at MS. Remember ME and Vista? leveymg Nov 2012 #8

As touch-based interfaces become more ubiquitous. AtheistCrusader Nov 2012 #9

Touch screens are fine for phones and cameras William Seger Nov 2012 #10

Markets often move on without individuals. AtheistCrusader Nov 2012 #11

I didn't say I was "everyone" William Seger Nov 2012 #12

And that assessment isn't accurate. AtheistCrusader Nov 2012 #14

The Apple OS directly contradicts your opinion, though. Occulus Nov 2012 #16

Huh? William Seger Nov 2012 #19

Give it a chance ThirdEye Nov 2012 #17

Touch is not a desktop application. Atypical Liberal Nov 2012 #18

Many people are wary of Microsoft products because of past experiences. are_you_serious_1234 Nov 2012 #21

I need a new laptop and was terrified that I was going to have to settle for a PC dlwickham Nov 2012 #22