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Why Microsoft Chose Windows 8 Over Courier

4:00AM November 3, 2011 | Adrian Covert

CNET is delving further into the death of the Microsoft Courier, looking at the differences between Steven Sinoksky and J Allard, who ran the Windows 8 and Courier projects respectively. They say that Sinofsky’s business-minded pragmatism and Windows 7 salvage job ultimately swayed Ballmer to follow his vision. More »


Windows Software Guru Now President Of Whole Windows Business

9:13AM July 9, 2009 | Wilson Rothman

Steven Sinofsky, the amazingly competent dude at the helm of Windows 7 software development, has just been named president of the whole Windows division. He basically assumes the managerial duties of Bill Veghte, who was overseeing the business side. More »