Good bye, and good luck
Friends, as a part of Microsoft’s second round of restructuring, my position was eliminated yesterday and my employment with Microsoft has ended. While there were many rewards that came from my job, the most satisfying element was knowing that our time spent together helped improve everyone—whether at conferences or through this blog, I’ve learned as much from you as you’ve learned from me. Sharing information, debating positions, and doing the right work for the right reasons are all very important and I’m honored and humbled to have been trusted by so many of you.
I’m certainly not disappearing. While I won’t be at TechEd North America this year (yes, I’m truly sad about that), I’ll remain involved in the security industry. You can find me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/steverileysea. And I’ve got a new blog at https://msinfluentials.com/blogs/steveriley/default.aspx, where I promise I’ll start writing more. Please check in there for updates, and I’ll be sure to let you all know where I land next.
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Anonymous
January 01, 2003
How Microsoft could make such a catastrophic error is beyond me…. but there you have it. I canAnonymous
January 01, 2003
Just spotted a post over at Nick Whittome's Blog that mentions Steve Riley has been hit by the secondAnonymous
January 01, 2003
Steve Riley leaves Microsoft :( http://blogs.technet.com/steriley/archive/2009/05/06/good-bye-and-goodAnonymous
January 01, 2003
Today the disappointing news reached us that our colleague and top Microsoft speaker Steve Riley hasAnonymous
January 01, 2003
What a shock when I found out about Steve Riley being kicked out of Microsoft as part of a restructuringAnonymous
January 01, 2003
Microsoft a hotarat sa il concedieze pe Steve Riley ( http://blogs.technet.com/steriley/archive/2009/05/06/good-bye-and-good-luck.aspxAnonymous
January 01, 2003
Microsoft lost a lot of good people this week. I have to say this change has me dumbfounded. Steve hasAnonymous
January 01, 2003
The person who coined the phrase "Madness in our Method", can't have imagine just how much madness went into this one. This is all madnes and no method and you will be truely missed at Microsoft. Good luck with find a new role.Anonymous
January 01, 2003
Today the disappointing news reached us that our colleague and top Microsoft speaker Steve Riley hasAnonymous
January 01, 2003
Very sad to hear this, Steve. Both your presentation style and your message are such a huge benefit to IT Pros and Network Security-minded professionals. It's a shame you won't be doing it while wearing the blue shirt. (wait.. did you EVER wear the blue shirt? :) Best to you! -KevinAnonymous
January 01, 2003
Dear Steve, As a colleague of yours for many years this comes as a great shock. I was honestly almost in tears today at hearing this news. You inspired many of us that present for a living and inspired so many customers to really think about security. We will greatly miss you at our events and we have lost our best drawcard. The most common question I always get when planning for Teched Australia is this. "Is Steve coming"? Good luck to you mate and all the very best for the future!Anonymous
January 01, 2003
Steve Riley leaves Microsoft :( http://blogs.technet.com/steriley/archive/2009/05/06/good-bye-and-goodAnonymous
January 01, 2003
Oh man... So couple of weeks ago we was discussing about your visit in Poland at our conference and right now this happend :( I'm really sorry about this. We're losing really great guy from MS. I hope that at least you will be speaker on next MS conferences. I wish you good luck, and probably we will see somwhere someday...Anonymous
January 01, 2003
Hi Steve, I'm still in shock! I had the great pleasure of meeting you last time you where in Oslo, and I have to say besides giving a great persentation in regards to the future of securtity, i also enjoyed very much getting to know you. (Wich usually is not the feeling you get from meeting someone for just one day). Best of luck in the future, i have no doubt that it will be great. Rock on Steve, and I hope to see you anytime soon. Best regards, Tommy Pedersen Oslo, Norway.Anonymous
January 01, 2003
I think the many comments say it all. We enjoyed hearing you speak and you will be missed. I'm sure you did ok salary wise but in a company as big as Microsoft would keeping you on really have broken the bank? Good Luck Steve Thanks MikeAnonymous
January 01, 2003
Unbelieveable disappointing news! Truly wish you the best of luck wherever this career change leads you!Anonymous
January 01, 2003
An incredibly stupid termination. Is this the end of Trustworthy Computing?Anonymous
May 06, 2009
Wow thats shocking. I'm sure TechEd will never be the same.Anonymous
May 06, 2009
Sorry to hear this Steve, MS is losing a great resource. Your presentations are legendary and your work in the security space is something I've referenced and utilized significantly over the years. I'm looking forward to running into you again somewhere else in the security world... Best Regards, Michael NoelAnonymous
May 06, 2009
It makes me sorry to hear this. No doubt you have inspired me and many others. Thanks for all the great stuff you have done! Really hope I see you again soon!Anonymous
May 06, 2009
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May 06, 2009
Thanks for all the great presentations and everything you have given to the community, you will surely be missedAnonymous
May 06, 2009
Thanks for the work up to now Steve. Seems to me like a silly move by the powers that be. You'll land on your feet elsewhere with greener pastures.Anonymous
May 06, 2009
Dear Steve, Every adversity has a seed of greater or equivalent benefit- and it's for you to find it. (Napoleon Hill) I only met you once, last friday, but I think you are a rock star. I told you you reminded me of one of my Harvard professors who described how Einstein won the Nobel prize for photon research-an absolutely elegant presentation. Elegant is good. I went to college with Balmer and Gates and was in the same club. You're part of my club. Or can I be part of your club? Good luck and when in doubt have a sense of humor TedAnonymous
May 06, 2009
Wow, that seems like a HUGE strategic error on Microsoft's part. Whenever I needed to sell someone on Microsoft products being secure, I pointed them at or showed them a Steve Riley presentation or TechEd video. This makes me glad I didn't bother signing up for TechEd this year as well. This does not bode well for where Microsoft's priorities are at the moment.Anonymous
May 06, 2009
Huge mistake on Microsoft's part. Wish you the best of luck in quickly landing on your feet with even bigger and better opportunities.Anonymous
May 06, 2009
Man, we are sad to hear this. I agree with the comments above. Some mistake here... Whenever you want to come to Amsterdam let us know! :-) Tony and DanielAnonymous
May 06, 2009
That's a shame - I've enjoyed reading your blog and will continue to follow your articles over at the new blog. It was great seeing you at TechEd NZ - any chance of future presentations at TechEd events, or are they strictly for MS employees?Anonymous
May 06, 2009
Sorry to hear that you leaving. Big mistake by MS, ITforums used to be made by you chats and freeflowing style that always led to the rooms being packed even if you were given the last slot of the day. Hope to meet up again as part of you new venture and wish you great success. SimonAnonymous
May 06, 2009
Hi Steva, Sorry to hear that you have to leave Microsoft. I consider myself lucky that (thanks to Tony and Daniel) I was able to hear you speak at TechED EMEA in Barcelona last year. Wauw....IT FOrums will never be the same without you and your great 'shows'.... ALl the best! HelmerAnonymous
May 06, 2009
Aw shucks. Some manager dude somewhere up there must have done what manger dudes do best: decide in utter ignorance. They'll probably find out two hours before TechEd NA starts. "Hey, where's the guy who used to do all those great presentations?" "You fired him!" "I did? Duh, I never knew!"Anonymous
May 06, 2009
Very sorry to hear the news Steve - we'll miss you at TechEd in Australia. All the best, and I'll make absolutely sure to follow your new blog.Anonymous
May 06, 2009
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May 06, 2009
Sorry to hear you're leaving. I truly learned a lot from your work and I will surely miss you at Tech Ed. Good luck! RayAnonymous
May 06, 2009
Was looking forward to see you again at TechEd US, a shame that you will not be able to be there. I don't understand the beancounters. Hope to see you back in Europe all the best MarcoAnonymous
May 06, 2009
Strange times make for strange decisions. Steve you have been on my top 10 "Must see, must hear" list for years now and I am extremely confident you will keep that position. Only the company tag will change. Goodbye, thanks for the fish, and hope to see and hear from you soon! Kind regards, Kees de Vos The Netherlands.Anonymous
May 06, 2009
Now I'm certain MS is wandering in the dark. Thanks for all your many contributions over the years, Steve. Don't be stranger to the Security community.Anonymous
May 06, 2009
I hope MS does not lose its focus on IT Security without an evangelist like Steve. You will be missed by many. Kevin BurneyAnonymous
May 06, 2009
I just wonder whether the cost saving vs the potential (in my mind very real) hard costs /losses in revenue have been looked into before making this decision. In a non MS security shop such as ours you alone made enough of an impression to open our "Symantec" only shop seriously look at MS for its security stuff. To say you are well known is like saying a few people knew of Elvis!! The impact of your presence, presentations and non MS style engendered many in the industry to look at MS as a place to solve its security issues. The reverse will know happen in many organisations and as security is so tied up with identity management there goes another opportunity to priovide an integrated and strategic solution set. You will be missed but I doubt you will still be ever present in the community. Good luckAnonymous
May 06, 2009
Mistake... You will be missed but I doubt you will not still be ever present in the community. Good luckAnonymous
May 06, 2009
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May 06, 2009
Sorry to hear this news... you'll be missed by us who deploy the MS solutions. Your sessions at TechEd were the first ones I signed up for. I just referenced your "social engineering" session example in a meeting today... who will carry the MS security torch? (or was that whole team let go as well?)Anonymous
May 06, 2009
Big mistake - techednz will never be the same again! I use your social engineering examples all the time to fellow IT staff and general staff. You have made a difference! Good luckAnonymous
May 06, 2009
TechEd in Malaysia is not worth attending without Steve.. MS malaysia should consider getting in as an independent speaker. otherwise there will be one more less attendee..Anonymous
May 06, 2009
Steve, Having had the privilege to hear you talk at many conferences and talk to you personally you have always being one of the main reasons I would come back to a show, for its a show that you certainly put on with all the rants and raves between yourself & Mark M etc... For the time being the trade conferences will not be the same! I would look forward to your return to that area if you decide to do so! But I’m sure you will enjoy some time home also in the mean time with the family! I can’t believe that Microsoft would cut such a valuable individual, sorry to hear it but I’m sure you will land a bigger & better position! Good luck Steve!Anonymous
May 06, 2009
Wow, this is indeed a shock, and a disappointment. You've entertained and (probably most of all) educated. Good luck, I know I will continue to look out for you and your contributions. Does this mean that Microsoft no longer has a commitment to trustworthy computing?Anonymous
May 06, 2009
Steven- you have been one of the greatest technology ambassadors we have seen coming to the "less visited' countires such as Sri Lanka-you have left a lasting impression with your presentations, style, and incredible depth of knowledge. We hope technology will still take you all over theo world... as these parts of the world certainly need your inputs. Thanks for all you have been doing and all the very very best from "team Sri Lanka". You will sorely be missed !!!!Anonymous
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May 06, 2009
Steve, I am really gonna miss you this year. I hope this is a good thing for you in the end and that you end up doing something similar. You were born to do this work and you are very good at it in addition to being the best security teacher I ever had the pleasure of learning from. Thanks so much and good luck to you.Anonymous
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May 06, 2009
Steve!!! Sorry to hear this news. I went through all of your sessions which are excellent and i had a dream of meeting you whenever i see those webcasts. My dream came true when you had visited Hyderabad Microsoft for a security session. I had chat with you for 5 mins which i can't forget. Steve can we expect your presentations and webcasts in future????. Steve, I wish you all the success and happiness in future. Thanks, Hareesh GAnonymous
May 06, 2009
A stupid move on Microsoft's part. I don't like the word stupid but it's all that is the only appropriate word for this mistake.Anonymous
May 06, 2009
Steve Riley may now be gone from the Microsoft Stage but not from the Stage of the Tech world. In Company with Steve Riley, at a conference, or at a table, your with an individual who is unique. The Scene of this world is changing. I hope the change of Scene will be good for Steve Riley as he was good for us in his role at Microsoft.Anonymous
May 06, 2009
G'day Steve, I posted my thoughts on my blog. http://hiltont.blogspot.com/2009/05/is-this-microsofts-biggest-security.html Regards, Hilton TravisAnonymous
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May 07, 2009
Hey Steve, Really sorry to hear that, I hope you find a new job soon! Always loved to see your videos. Hope you can still keep in touch with all of us!Anonymous
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May 07, 2009
Microsoft Security Advocacy will be a bit chilled this time... the flame is gone.Anonymous
May 07, 2009
Wow...what utter incompetence on the part of MS management if they didn't realize what an asset you are, especially in your area of expertise. I still remember clearly walking out of the first presentation of yours I saw; it was like a light bulb went on and I finally got what the whole security thing was really about, past all of the hype and obfuscation. You were truly enlightening. I don't think MS knows what they've thrown away here.Anonymous
May 07, 2009
Just want to say all the very best to you Steve. Will miss you at TechEd New Zealand.Anonymous
May 07, 2009
Sorry to see you go Steve, your presentations were always a hilight and probably the first thing I sought out if you were appearing. You kept us educated and entertained when discussing what could be quite a drab topic. All the best in your future endavours, hopefully we'll see you in Australia again.Anonymous
May 07, 2009
Somebody seriously f*cked-up! How is this possible? I hope MSFT realizes the impact of their decision on the community Sure going to miss your presentations and hope to see you again @ TechEd or another conference Thanks for the great talks so far!Anonymous
May 07, 2009
Sorry Steve, Wanna join tha dark side?? :) //DarthAnonymous
May 07, 2009
Steve, it's glad to know previously back 2 years a go here in Indonesia and Malaysia. TechEd woud not be the same again.Anonymous
May 07, 2009
Never had expected this. Thanks for all the great sessions and sure we'll meet again. Good luck with following up you career. EdmondAnonymous
May 07, 2009
How bad... Glad I had the chance to see you on Hi-Ed last month - didn't thought that this would be the last time and still hope it wasn't. Best wishes for your future. CU, ralf.Anonymous
May 07, 2009
Sorry to learn about this unfortunate piece of news. All the best in your future undertakings Steve!Anonymous
May 07, 2009
Very much unanticipated (read: strange and shocking) news... A very big thank you to the financial world is in order... NOT! :-( Good luck with all your future challenges! Thanx for sharing your knowledge, grtz, Jaap.Anonymous
May 07, 2009
Wow, that is truely a remarkable decision by MSFT. Given the focus on security and the every increasing threat, this seems like a very strange decision..... Good luck for finding something new to do, and hopefuly you will be back speaking at the big conferences very soon. Cheers NathanAnonymous
May 07, 2009
This is indeed a shock. Sorry to hear about this Steve. I can't help but think this is a huge blunder on Microsoft's part.Anonymous
May 07, 2009
So did you have any clue this was coming? I hope you continue to keep your voice heard. MS is losing a good resource.Anonymous
May 07, 2009
Hi Steve, I wish you all the best and hope to see you again soon on some conference, let's hope for Berlin in November as a guest speaker. I would have loved to see you implement that an*l probe as an authentication method :) greets from Belgium Dirk Van den BergheAnonymous
May 07, 2009
Thanks for your work and your inspiring presentations. I enjoyed your performances. Keep up te good work Steve! You know how to motivate people and make them become security enthousiasts. I wish you all the best.Anonymous
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May 07, 2009
The string of comments/reactions/best wishes/etc speak volumes and are a testament to the contribution you have made to the security community. I've always enjoyed your presentations and insight to the numerous topics you've addressed over the years. I wish you all the best and am fully confident that you will land on your feet in a greener pasture. Cheers, KevinAnonymous
May 07, 2009
Steve, Good Luck in your new adventures. Keep writing, your one of the few tech authors that I actually enjoy. If your in Columbus, stop by the office, I owe you lunch.Anonymous
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May 07, 2009
Sad to hear that. I watch you presentation on Tech Ed Brazil and it was an increadible experience for me. All the best and luck, and I'll keep following you in your new blog! LUCK!Anonymous
May 07, 2009
Bonne chance pour de nouvelles aventures ! We will miss you at next TechED events!Anonymous
May 07, 2009
You where a true inspiration to me at SANS2002 where you where way ahead of your times with AD-integrated radius, 802.1x certificates and WPA... I almost forgot Novell sacked the AppArmour team. If only management ever learned that Security is a process and not a product. Hopefully both you everyone involved get something out of it. Im sure you will land on both your feet =)Anonymous
May 07, 2009
Wow totally unbelievable, we see where MS is going in their security posture just look at windows 7, security doesn’t sell product, goodbye uac. The easier flashier and cool something is the more it will sell. So what if someone else is pillaging your bank account in the background your machine is on 5 bot nets and runs slower than molasses on a cold day, and your company secrets disappear faster then an MS security professional in '10, we all know M$ got their $$$$$$ beforehand. Good luck and MS will not see me at teched again.Anonymous
May 07, 2009
Steve, you are free now! But keep empowering us!Anonymous
May 07, 2009
Steve, MS has made a big blunder on this. You will be missed at Teched. Keep the faith and please keep blogging.Anonymous
May 07, 2009
I'm just one of the thousands of guys who sat in some of your presentations and read some of your articles. I learned a lot, and was encouraged to know that Microsoft valued your vision and evangelism. I know that you will make a splash, wherever you land. Thanks for everything you’ve done for the community. —GeoffAnonymous
May 07, 2009
Bad news for us! I would sugest "tec-leaders" to rise danger risk level as World Health Organization did with "A" flu. The world is weakened.Anonymous
May 07, 2009
Wow, huge mistake. First Jesper leaves, now Steve is canned. Steve, you were the face of MS security. I will follow you on Twitter and at your new blog for sure. Best of luck to you.Anonymous
May 07, 2009
wow! I'm shocked and disbelieved!!! I was actually looking forward to meet him at TechEd 2009...Best of luck to Steve and I'm sure he's going to do well where ever you go... ChrisAnonymous
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May 07, 2009
Hello Steve. I am of Brazil, this story really impacted much, much more will be cheering for you buddy. Good luck in your career. Sorry my English is not so good!Anonymous
May 07, 2009
I've enjoyed your blog Steve and I will certainly pick up your new blog on my reader. Best of luck.Anonymous
May 07, 2009
so sad to hear, you will be missed, all the best SteveAnonymous
May 07, 2009
I know that you will find success in whatever you do, but this is a loss that Microsoft and the Microsoft community will not easily overcome. Best of luck!Anonymous
May 07, 2009
I have no words except that I'm truly shocked. A person that helped change the view of security on Microsoft is now gone.Anonymous
May 07, 2009
What a stupendously idiotic move of Microsoft's. How can it be sensible to sack such a popular speaker? We should start a petition!Anonymous
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May 07, 2009
Steve, Until the last year I know you only for books. In the TechEd 2008 was very good to hear your vision for security and we will miss your great presentations... I hope to see you again, maybe like ISA MVP Group again? Cheer up!Anonymous
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May 08, 2009
In describing airport security a few years ago, Steve called it "Security Theater", where everyone acts like they are doing something to make air travel safer, but it really isn't. Classic Steve! Point well taken, and now I ask myself that question whenever we talk about infosec, real security or security theater? Good luck in the future! I hope you and Jesper write a version 2 of your book.Anonymous
May 08, 2009
WELL, I KNOW THAT MY BROTHER WILL BE MISSED!! Yes, HE is the "FACE" of the security division for MS. All of you know what he ment to MS and everyone else, for what you all have wrote about my brother, it is an honor & a blessing to have such a great man that i can call my brother. He was blessed to have so many friends. Please keep him & his family in your prayers that all goes well for him. Great job brother!! love, your "little" brother.Anonymous
May 09, 2009
It is all the fault of the global recession and economic down turn - well that is the excuse that everyone is using. Steve, there is now doubt that you have been a huge inspiration to many IT professional. Your presentations at Tech-ED in Australia have always been a huge success. Your presentation style leaves many presenters wanting. I have to recall one of my first Tech-ED's where you rocked up in a Hawaiian shirt and board shorts, where the only thing missing was a surf board standing in the corner and I thought that this was going to be "one of those presentations". From that day on, you have broadened my horizons about many aspects of security. I hope that you keep writing books, keep blogging and one can only hope, you will be a guest speaker at Tech-ED in Australia 2009. Good luck.Anonymous
May 09, 2009
Steve, you were one of the best IT Security people around the world. One of the best speaker in the Microsoft's events. I wish that you back to Microsoft again and help people in security issues. We will still supporting you as you were one the best Security Expert in Microsoft. I believe that you will become MVP and will be speaker in Microsoft Tech-Ed again. We are looking forward to see you in Security Seminars. Wish good luck for you. Wish success.Anonymous
May 09, 2009
This bad decision has to rank right up there with "Microsoft Bob" & "Windows ME". I'll I can say is that you can do better! Good luck, but I'm sure you won't need it! Thanks for everything you've done for the Microsoft and security communities!Anonymous
May 09, 2009
I will miss your presentations regarding security. Hope to hear from you soonAnonymous
May 10, 2009
really stupid decision, what is people of MS thinking??? they are making the same mistakes that IBM did 20 years ago...... i cannot believe this!!Anonymous
May 11, 2009
I only saw you once, at TechEd in Australia, but you are the only presenter I have ever seen that had people standing in the isles and at the back because all of the seats were taken. How can MS get rid of someone like that? Good luck for the future Steve, MikeAnonymous
May 11, 2009
Steve, thanks for your work at the MS and nice public presentations. I wish you all the good in you personal and professional life. Looking forward to hearing soon from you. Best rgards, MilosAnonymous
May 11, 2009
Hi Steve, Sorry to hear that you are leaving Microsoft. I am sure you will find a new poistion quickly. I am also looking, so I share your pain. Sincerely, Jose F. Medeiros San Jose, CaliforniaAnonymous
May 11, 2009
I was shocked when I read that they had eliminated your position. For Microsoft to eliminate a key security technology evangelist sends a strong message that its priorites may be misplaced. I appreciate all of the support you have provided on security related issues over the years. If I can be of any assistance to you in your job search please let me know.Anonymous
May 11, 2009
Steve, All the best with your new adventure. MS will miss you alot because of your knowledge and experience in security. Scary thought is that one of the best in the industry is not working for the biggest software giant and the results will be many holes in the operating systems and apps.Anonymous
May 13, 2009
Sorry to hear this Steve. Your sessions have been exemplary and we will continue to look forward for your thoughts in future. Good work thus far and Wishing you all the very best!Anonymous
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May 14, 2009
Unbelievable. TechEd is not the same this year.Anonymous
May 14, 2009
Thanks for your sessions in the past, and will follow the new blog. Good luck.Anonymous
May 17, 2009
YOu were hyped up Steve, I guess Microsoft decided you were not that great. Sure you will come back, the great always do....Anonymous
May 17, 2009
Hey man! Sorry to hear that. I was on your presentations on TechEd Brazil on 2008. I hope the best for you. Regards!Anonymous
May 18, 2009
No way! We will totally miss you from TechEd New Zealand. You rock dude. If you never make it down here again, at least I still have the Pringles can you autographed.Anonymous
May 18, 2009
Thank you for all great presetations Steve and good luck for the future!Anonymous
May 21, 2009
I guess this means Microsoft no longer considers security important, back to Unix (HP-UX) for me. Thanks for you presentations and books over the years. All the best and good luck in your next endevour, DougAnonymous
May 22, 2009
Sorry to hear, this is really shocking and almost unbelievable. You are such an insperation for so many people! This is like Sea World without killer whales, beer without alcohol or IE8 without errors. All the luck and health in your furture!Anonymous
May 22, 2009
I'm sorry to hear this, but I'm sure you'll land on your feet. Your work has always been top tier, and I'll add my voice to those saying MS is making an epic error in letting you go. Best of luck,Anonymous
May 23, 2009
It seems someone was promoted above their level of competance. How could they do this, Microsofts loss will certainly be an enormous gain for their opposition. Could it be that the person involved is a mole for ???.Anonymous
May 24, 2009
Hi Steve, will miss your seminars/presentations you gave in Aucklkand NZ. Look forward to seeing where you go! Cheers!Anonymous
May 27, 2009
Steve, I want to echo all of the previous comments. I find it very difficult how Microsoft reached the decision, but over the past 35 years as a professional developer I have seen far too many "incomprehensible" acts by corporations. One good thing...you are now elegible to become an MVP!!! <grin>Anonymous
May 31, 2009
This is amazing... Big mistake by Microsoft. Steve, you are an excellent security professional. Good luck in your new job.Anonymous
June 08, 2009
Steve, I'm shocked to learn that MS is letting you go! We're hiring (and even if we weren't, I'd create a position for you.) Best, SanjayAnonymous
June 08, 2009
Usually restructuring is meant to make things better. This obviously is NOT. (It won't even make shareholders happy is my guess ;-) All this to say it makes me really sad. And that goes for many guys & dolls over here in the Netherlands, who were very much inspired and aware'd by you over the years!