Report: Microsoft blocked employee from going to work for Apple

Microsoft may have blackballed Apple’s choice of datacenter head in the moves that ultimately led to Apple hiring from Yahoo, according an unusually detailed rumor. After fighting opposition from his immediate management on his way out, Kevin Timmons was supposedly met by CEO Steve Ballmer, SAI heard. Timmons may have had an “attitude” during the meeting that led to Ballmer reaching Apple directly, threatening legal action if Apple completed the hire.

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