Today, as Steve Ballmer earlier today observed, is a bittersweet day.   Today is Bill G's last full time day at Microsoft. 

I first visited Microsoft's HQ in Redmond in July 1993.  It was a transformational part of my  career because that is when I firmly decided I wanted to be a part of this company and the greater software industry.  While some great software has already been created, the future potential is still just as large as it ever was.   Bill's impact on the industry and this company is undeniable.   Bill, thanks for having such vision and motivating us all to see beyond ourselves.  You will be missed, but we hope to make you very proud as we continue to help people and businesses worldwide achieve their full potential.   We are looking forward to watching you solve some of the world's most pressing issues and wish you all the best!