hey, HP, Jay Allard just left Microsoft! He has built his life on the social aspects of the internet, and knows games. I bet he could make a really successful tablet and phone product.
Social aspects of the internet and games are not part of HP's strategy. HP's in the business of selling infrastructure that makes the internet and games possible.
He probably signed some agreement to keep him working for competitors. Also, I thought Allard was staying on as an "advisor" to Ballmer?