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This tag covers a 2009 discussion about Steve Ballmer's reported regret over Microsoft's failure to compete effectively in online search and advertising, allowing Google to dominate. The thread references an article from The Register titled 'Windows 7, Bing and security: Mr Ballmer regrets' and includes speculation about the financial impact of this missed opportunity, estimating billions in lost operating income. The conversation touches on Microsoft's strategic missteps during that era, including the launch of Bing and security concerns related to Windows 7. It reflects on Ballmer's leadership and the company's challenges in the search market.
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Windows 7 Windows 7, Bing and security: Mr Ballmer regrets
Windows 7, Bing and security: Mr Ballmer regrets • The Register You can measure the size of a man's regret by how much he spends to make up for his mistakes. If you've missed your girlfriend's birthday, for example, then that could be a lolcat. If you're Steve Ballmer and...- whoosh
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