Ballmer’s gone, too

Time has an article about rats off a sinking ship:

The CEO of Microsoft is stepping down after a somewhat turbulent thirteen-year run plagued by investor criticism. Microsoft stock rose seven percent following news of his exit.
Are investors right, or does Steve Ballmer just get a bad rap? Let’s take a look at some of his finer moments that have been captured on video:
He is a tech visionary, able to see extraordinary potential even in competitors’ products:

He humbly yet masterfully speaks at conferences, taking the stage with a quiet dignity:

He realizes that without great software developers, hardware means nothing:

He’s great with kids:

He’s a natural salesman…

…with enough star power to warrant sequels:

So long, Steve Ballmer. We’ll miss you.

Rico says it's the old "git while the gittin's good" phenomenon (Gates already having gone)...
But then there's Steve: