<![CDATA[Did Microsoft lie about top exec's departure? - Valleywag Comments]]> <![CDATA[Did Microsoft lie about top exec's departure? - Valleywag Comments]]> <![CDATA[Did Microsoft lie about top exec's departure?]]> To get back on topic (we all know Vista sucks, it has nothing to do with this story). Valentin really had no obligation to tell his team he was leaving.

Would it have been nice? Sure. But, as a 17-year vet, he probably didn't want to rock the boat that much. Whether he was leaving or not, the progress on Vista must continue.

An honorable, and humble, decision in my eyes.

Michael Wales

]]> <![CDATA[Did Microsoft lie about top exec's departure?]]> I recently had the misfortune of buying a new laptop that came preinstalled with Vista. After the laptop's first power-on, twenty minutes elapsed before the laptop was usable. How's that for an out-of-box experience? And, if Microsoft's management considers that acceptable, what exactly did Amazon.com get for its $1.7 million?

tootingbec

]]> <![CDATA[Did Microsoft lie about top exec's departure?]]> He deserves a round of applause followed by a boot to the head. Oh wait, this is the tech world, we're supposed to revere this kind of foresight and planning.

Blackjack

]]> <![CDATA[Did Microsoft lie about top exec's departure?]]> No doubt. The smartest man in the room leaves the room.

BobDope

]]> <![CDATA[Did Microsoft lie about top exec's departure?]]> Securing the plum job BEFORE Vista shipped, eh, Mr. Valentine? Well played, sir.

FlakJack

]]> <![CDATA[Did Microsoft lie about top exec's departure?]]> Microsoft lying?

No way!

SeattleBuzzKill

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