Bill Gates officially leaves his full-time executive role at Microsoft last Friday to focus on his philanthropic organization, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the world’s largest charity, funded in part by his vast fortune. [Reuters]
A funny video about Bill Gate’s ‘last day’, featuring cameos by some superstars, famous celebrities and Microsoft staff; the vid was first shown at CES 2008 in Las Vegas
I am not sure what you folks think of him, but for me… Bill Gates is a key figure who shapes the world for the past two decades.
Without him, the personal computer (and software) industry probably won’t boom at such a pace… and without the boom, our internet won’t have the chance to prosper as it is, and people around the world would not be able to communicate as easily now.
So, it’s a huge thank you to Bill… and hope he enjoy his philanthropic life and continue making the world a better place.
funny video haha. i wonder the stars are helping him on merit or were pay to do so? he sure have lots of powerful frens if they did that for free ;)
With his wealth, aided by his charity work, it’s not that tough to make a few friends here and there. I will be surprise if those fellas are not doing it for free.
I read somewhere that his IQ 175 . He’s smart fella !!!
did good in sciences and math .
Bill Gates will be remembered as the greatest geek of all time haha!!
haha chuck, you are right!!!
I was thinking I remember he already stepped down several years ago and was just staying on the board of directors as an advisor or something like that. And the reason given then was the same as this time…to focus on the foundation’s charity work.
Anon#6… last time he stepped as CEO if not mistaken, but he was still actively involved in product development and other Microsoft stuff. Without the CEO title he was still the most influential guy in the company obviously… but this time, it seems like he is really letting it go.