These Were Sinofsky's Final Words to Microsoft Employees
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Gotta love that Surface RT commitment.
Microsoft's former Windows boss is now no longer a part of the world's largest software company. Here is his letter to all Microsoft employees (via WinSuperSite).
From: Steven Sinofsky
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 6:42 PM
To: Microsoft - All Employees (QBDG)
Subject: RE: Windows Leadership ChangesWith the general availability of Windows 8/RT and Surface, I have decided it is time for me to take a step back from my responsibilities at Microsoft. I’ve always advocated using the break between product cycles as an opportunity to reflect and to look ahead, and that applies to me too.After more than 23 years working on a wide range of Microsoft products, I have decided to leave the company to seek new opportunities that build on these experiences. My passion for building products is as strong as ever and I look forward focusing my energy and creativity along similar lines.The Windows team, in partnerships across all of Microsoft and our industry, just completed products and services introducing a new era of Windows computing. It is an incredible experience to be part of a generational change in a unique product like Windows, one accomplished with an undeniable elegance. Building on Windows, Surface excels in design and utility for a new era of PCs. With the Store, Internet Explorer, Outlook.com, SkyDrive and more, each of which lead the way, this experience is connected to amazing cloud services.It is inspiring to think of these efforts making their way into the hands of Microsoft’s next billion customers. We can reflect on this project as a remarkable achievement for each of us and for the team. Our work is not done, such is the world of technology, and so much more is in store for customers.It is impossible to count the blessings I have received over my years at Microsoft. I am humbled by the professionalism and generosity of everyone I have had the good fortune to work with at this awesome company. I am beyond grateful.I have always promised myself when the right time came for me to change course, I would be brief, unlike one of my infamous short blog posts, and strive to be less memorable than the products and teams with which I have been proudly and humbly associated. The brevity of this announcement is simply a feature.Some might notice a bit of chatter speculating about this decision or timing. I can assure you that none could be true as this was a personal and private choice that in no way reflects any speculation or theories one might read—about me, opportunity, the company or its leadership.As I’ve always believed in making space for new leaders as quickly as possible, this announcement is effective immediately and I will assist however needed with the transition.
I am super excited for what the future holds for the team and Microsoft.
With my deepest appreciation,
Steven SinofskySent from Surface RT
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Apple: That makes no sense.
If he left during the development of Surface RT, that would be too much to ignore. More likely, he's gone through a lot to deliver the product; with the completion of a big task, you have to ask what's next...
It may simply be that he's flippin' rich now, and would like to spend more time with his family rather than chase after more money.
Apple: That makes no sense.
Well, he does wear that dark sweater well...
He's apparently quite an aggressive guy so he would have cracked skulls during the run up to the WIN 8 release... it probably got noticed.
I'm willing to bet that there is a non-compete clause some where that would induce a lawsuit of some kind.
I better quit now.
-Signed,
Sinner of Sky.
( http:// sospep.com/view/article?id=549#content )
> AND windows 7 IS Microsoft's most successful os of all time
- 670 million licences sold (and counting)
> and now the leader of the windows pack, the guy in charge of it all, has either jumped ship or was pushed overboard
- rumour has it that Steve's personality was less than "warm and fuzzy" and that he was all for collaboration (as long as you agreed to do it his way)
> likely not someone you would enjoy working for ..
- BUT if you look at the success of the divisions he lead, i am sure "the board/shareholders/..." would have loved him (his results)
> i am sure he will see him re surface soon !!
- I understand that their is a job opening over at apple os division
ps @noblerabbit re: resignation letter
- too funny, best one ive seen yet!
The man in charge of releasing Vista through Win 8/RT holds about 30M in stock and probably made about the same in his tenure in the firm.
Yes, they're both rich. But Sinofsky has had much less skin in the game than Gates. In addition, he had a jackass boss worth about 200x more who nearly screwed up everything Sinofsky worked for. Why would we expect the same groundbreaking products from him? The incentives just weren't there.