Not many people know the real bill gates.....he is a real scumbag, a cheater, always opportunistic, never had a good idea of his own...his time is up, he can´t steal from others anymore, so he has to retire...so long sucker!
Not many people know the real bill gates.....he is a real scumbag, a cheater, always opportunistic, never had a good idea of his own...his time is up, he can´t steal from others anymore, so he has to retire...so long sucker!
"There's little doubt that Microsoft chairman Bill Gates is an incredible businessman and borderline genius. His qualifications as technical visionary are, however, quite suspect: This is a guy who hasn't coded since the days of Microsoft BASIC, and let's face it, his 1995 book "The Road Ahead" barely even noted the existence of the Internet. Moving as he is to a life of donations and giving, Gates will establish for himself a deserved reputation as history's greatest benefactor, a title that would far outshine any human's contributions to big business. But let's face facts: Gates is also the reason that Microsoft has gotten into horrible legal and antitrust troubles around the globe, and the culture he established at Microsoft will only slowly be eradicated from his company. It may never be completely exorcised."
Actually, a brutally honest assessment and good read.
Actually, a brutally honest assessment and good read.
It mentioned Windows, Office, and Server products as the standard cash cow as it was 10 years ago. But Thurrott didn't mention all the other areas Microsoft *has* tried to diversify (or dominate) : Windows Mobile 5, Windows Tablet, XBOX, XBOX360, Media Center, before that WebTV or something like that.
But it is true, the Vista mess is an almost perfect symbol for what is wrong with Microsoft.
But what is "right" with Microsoft (right as in going well for them not necessarily morally right) is they do continue to have strong cash flow, although yeah, stock price hasn't really gone anywhere for a few years now.
The Microsoft behemoth will continue to march onwards. But Google and others are sharpening their spears, with (let's hope) enough poison on its tips.
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http://www.windowsitpro.com/windowsp...ott_50626.html
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"There's little doubt that Microsoft chairman Bill Gates is an incredible businessman and borderline genius. His qualifications as technical visionary are, however, quite suspect: This is a guy who hasn't coded since the days of Microsoft BASIC, and let's face it, his 1995 book "The Road Ahead" barely even noted the existence of the Internet. Moving as he is to a life of donations and giving, Gates will establish for himself a deserved reputation as history's greatest benefactor, a title that would far outshine any human's contributions to big business. But let's face facts: Gates is also the reason that Microsoft has gotten into horrible legal and antitrust troubles around the globe, and the culture he established at Microsoft will only slowly be eradicated from his company. It may never be completely exorcised."
Actually, a brutally honest assessment and good read.
Actually, a brutally honest assessment and good read.
It mentioned Windows, Office, and Server products as the standard cash cow as it was 10 years ago. But Thurrott didn't mention all the other areas Microsoft *has* tried to diversify (or dominate) : Windows Mobile 5, Windows Tablet, XBOX, XBOX360, Media Center, before that WebTV or something like that.
But it is true, the Vista mess is an almost perfect symbol for what is wrong with Microsoft.
But what is "right" with Microsoft (right as in going well for them not necessarily morally right) is they do continue to have strong cash flow, although yeah, stock price hasn't really gone anywhere for a few years now.
The Microsoft behemoth will continue to march onwards. But Google and others are sharpening their spears, with (let's hope) enough poison on its tips.
I think Germany has a chance of pulling through.
They're looking solid... Brazil ain't *that* hot, Australia were able to hold them to 0-0 in the first half.
But anyways...... Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi ! Oi ! Oi !