June 11, 1980: Steve Ballmer is hired as Microsoft’s first Business Manager
1980 – Otherwise known as “The 24th Man” (to join Microsoft, that is), Steve Ballmer came on as Microsoft’s first Business Manager. He made only $50k and stock options. Of course 30 years later, Steve succeeded Bill Gates as CEO of the Redmond based software company.
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First Cameraphone picture
Speak and Spell debuts
Compaq purchases DEC for $9 million
The first cameraphone photo – Philippe Kahn taking a picture of his newborn daughter
Apple releases Safari for Windows
1st generation iPhone gets put on the Obsolete list
June 11, 1980: Steve Ballmer is hired as Microsoft’s first Business Manager
1980 – Otherwise known as “The 24th Man” (to join Microsoft, that is), Steve Ballmer came on as Microsoft’s first Business Manager. He made only $50k and stock options. Of course 30 years later, Steve succeeded Bill Gates as CEO of the Redmond based software company.
Full Day in Tech History podcast show notes for June 11
In Wisconsin, friends are called "Sconnies". Even if you're not from Wisconsin, you can be part of the Sconnie Geek Nation through my coverage! By pledging, you join the Geek Sconnie Nation! Plus, you help me cover costs so I can continue the coverage of Gadget tech, music tech, and geek culture through the shows.
First Cameraphone picture
Speak and Spell debuts
Compaq purchases DEC for $9 million
The first cameraphone photo – Philippe Kahn taking a picture of his newborn daughter
Apple releases Safari for Windows
1st generation iPhone gets put on the Obsolete list
June 11, 1980: Steve Ballmer is hired as Microsoft’s first Business Manager
1997 – Phillippe Kahn snaps the very first cameraphone picture. It was his newborn daughter from a jury-rigged camera into cell phone. After that, Kahn created Lightsurf to develop and market the process.
1980 – Otherwise known as “The 24th Man” (to join Microsoft, that is), Steve Ballmer came on as Microsoft’s first Business Manager. He made only $50k and stock options. Of course 30 years later, Steve succeeded Bill Gates as CEO of the Redmond based software company.
Full Day in Tech History podcast show notes for June 11
In Wisconsin, friends are called "Sconnies". Even if you're not from Wisconsin, you can be part of the Sconnie Geek Nation through my coverage! By pledging, you join the Geek Sconnie Nation! Plus, you help me cover costs so I can continue the coverage of Gadget tech, music tech, and geek culture through the shows.
First Cameraphone picture
Speak and Spell debuts
Compaq purchases DEC for $9 million
The first cameraphone photo – Philippe Kahn taking a picture of his newborn daughter
Apple releases Safari for Windows
1st generation iPhone gets put on the Obsolete list