Ballmer to his kids: “You don’t use Google, you don’t use iPods”

March 29, 2006 at 12:48 am

In an interview on CNN Money, Ballmer was asked if he owns an iPod and replied:

"No, I do not. Nor do my children. My children — in many dimensions, they're as poorly behaved as many other children, but at least on this dimension I've got my kids brainwashed: You don't use Google, and you don't use an iPod."

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I am Jeremy Helms, 28 year old graphic designer, web designer, site architect, programmer, copywriter and ambitious entrepreneur. I was born and live in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. This site is my personal periodical for design, code, business and other topics. When I'm not glued to the computer, I enjoy music, movies, late-night television and sometimes a good night out on the town with friends.

I began professional work in the IT industry 13 years ago in September, 1995. I started my first business in 1998, incorporated my second business in 2001, my third in 2002 and my fourth and most recent in 2006. I am a sponge — I am constantly exploring and learning — about business, design, programming, history, society, and whatever pops up on blogs across the web.

  • I have been happily married for 5 years; together for a total of 10 years
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  • I graduated from Choctawhatchee Senior High School
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