Hardcore Software by Steven Sinofsky

Hardcore Software by Steven Sinofsky

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201. Does your company serve "weenies" or "shrimp"?

A 1993 memo by Microsoft's VP of HR Mike Murray became one of the most iconic cultural touchstones in the history of the company.

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Steven Sinofsky
Apr 11, 2023

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One of the most famous memos in all of Microsoft history was a first memo about c…

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