[johnloeber]

I've had the same thought for a long time. I think this is spot-on. Ballmer is underrated in that he put Microsoft into a profoundly well-resourced position that a better product leader was then able to make productive use of.

[AlexandrB]

I'd love to have Ballmer back. The Microsoft products I use (Windows) have become increasingly crappified under current leadership.

[alephnerd]

Consumer Windows doesn't generate enough revenue per customer and the consumer OS space is commodified, so I'd say it's getting the treatment it deserves.

[rbanffy]

Ballmer was there when Longhorn/Vista happened.