My thoughts on…Bill Gates’ final day at Microsoft
January 9th 2008 -
Well folks, the day has finally come. Bill Gates has finally left Microsoft. I posted on this a while back, and it has finally happened. He will leave the company to focus on charity work. He made his last appearance at CES 2008. In front of legions of geeks, he did the usual. Heralding the future of tech and shamelessly plugging all things Microsoft, including the Zune 2, the Surface, the XBOX 360 and Windows Mobile. But that’s not what everyone’s talking about. The buzz on the Net is over the video he presented during his keynote speech, showing him preparing for life after M$. Not interested? Ok, here’s a spoiler. The man RAPS! No joke!
After watching that video, I can’t see how you can not like the guy. The Bill Gates in that video is a far cry from the tech tyrant we used to know and fear. He seems comfortable with his nerdiness, and obviously isn’t afraid to poke fun at himself, which would soften the heart of even the harshest Microsoft critic. Just goes to show you that being successful doesn’t mean you have to be an arrogant ass. Well, what can I say about Bill. Though most the products his company releases aren’t as innovative as they’re made out to be, I have to give him props for his keen entrepreneurial skills. For a pasty white nerd, he knows the art of the hustle better than anyone from the ghetto. The man can sell you a turd and convince you that it’s a diamond. And it shows. His software isn’t the best out there, as evidenced by Vista. Yet Microsoft’s lock on the market is virtually unbreakable.
He took down IBM, the Microsoft of its age, and climbed to the top, creating an enviable financial empire that generates more money per annum than most small countries. I also have to give him credit for helping to make computers available to the masses. E-Commerce and the Internet on a whole wouldn’t be such as success if it weren’t for him. I also respect him for his philanthropy and his humility, all of which are lacking in many a CEO. But don’t count him out just yet. He will still remain as chairman. But as for day-to-day activities, that’s done for. Goodbye Bill. And since you’re being so charitable, could you lend me a million dollars? I’ll pay you back next week.
Esteban Agosto Reid Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 5:57 pm
Excellent post on Bill Gates!!
Jamaipanese Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 9:50 pm
whether you like Bill or not he is a technology icon and a role model for geeks everywhere.
Hats off to you Mr Gates, from Geek to another.
kami Says:
January 10th, 2008 at 7:15 pm
ha, I won’t be asking to borrow. Grants is what it’s all about:)
Pau Says:
January 11th, 2008 at 2:22 am
That video is awesome.
evilwoobie Says:
January 11th, 2008 at 3:11 am
This is just like Michael Jordan retiring the first time. *wipes a tear*
Stephan Miller Says:
January 11th, 2008 at 11:53 am
He is my hero and he has a sense of humor. Everyone who thinks he is evil is usually just jealous. They wish they were in his shoes.
Stunner Says:
January 11th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Well, since he is into charity I hope he will donate a million to the Save the Stunner Fund! But who knows, like MJ and JZ, he might just “unretire”!
Stunner Says:
January 11th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
Well, since he is into charity I hope he will donate a million to the Save the Stunner Fund! But who knows, like MJ and JZ, he might just “unretire”! The video was somewhat funny too.
anti Says:
January 13th, 2008 at 11:46 am
That is a good one. He really should splurge on the haircut, ‘tho.
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