Sir William Gates

[Durandal7]

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2004/01/25/ngates25.xml&sSheet=/news/2004/01/25/ixnewstop.html

Queen to give knighthood to Bill Gates - but you can blame it on Gordon Brown
By Robert Peston, City Editor
(Filed: 25/01/2004)

Bill Gates, the Microsoft founder and the world's wealthiest man, is to receive an honorary knighthood for "services to global enterprise".

The recommendation that he receive the honour was made by the Chancellor, Gordon Brown. Buckingham Palace is expected to announce it tomorrow, when Mr Gates will speak at a conference on "Advancing Enterprise" organised by Mr Brown._

The controversial software company creator - whose commercial success has led to hatred of him among his competitors - is worth an estimated $40 billion (£22 billion). Microsoft is described as the "Evil Empire" by those who resent its grip on the computer industry.

[G4scott]

I believe I will have to disagree with the Queen on this one...

At least he's not getting knighted for innovating in the computer industry...

[Mr. Anderson]

Its almost surreal ... all I can say wow. I'd love to have been there to know what he said when he found out. :D

D

[RBMaraman]

Originally posted by Mr. Anderson
I'd love to have been there to know what he said when he found out. :D

D

He probably said something like "suck on that Jobs!"

:) :D

[MrMacMan]

Bah.

This is totally useless.


I don't get having a 'queen' anymore, no power, nothing matters.


'Knight' was once a respectable title, now given out like candy.

:(

[yamabushi]

Perhaps this is a ruse to get Gates to expose his head for a swift decapitation.

[Powerbook G5]

A knight is only as good as the ass he rides in on... :D

[Stike]

I am already baking the pies. I hope many more want to repeat the pie-attack on this event, just like me ;) :D

[iWantAMac]

Bill Gates is not the wealthiest man in the world.

[iGav]

the Queen sucks... infact she shouldn't really be our Queen... ;)

[virividox]

now he can join the prestigious ranks of sir elton john

[iGav]

Originally posted by MrMacman
I don't get having a 'queen' anymore, no power, nothing matters.


errr... she can do what the f**k she wants and can never be bought to trial... she can rob you, kill you, drive as fast as she wants... pretty much anything she wants to do... and no one can do anything about it... she is, in all purposes... above the law... now that's 'power' ;)

[virividox]

the queen isnt immune if she commits crimes. but the thing is, the state acts on the behalf of the queen, so it would be kinda weird seing a case Queen v Queen, because the state would be in essence prosecuting itself (or the source from which its power is derived).

[iGav]

Originally posted by virividox
the queen isnt immune if she commits crimes. but the thing is, the state acts on the behalf of the queen, so it would be kinda weird seing a case Queen v Queen, because the state would be in essence prosecuting itself (or the source from which its power is derived).

The Queen does have legal immunity and is not subject to criminal law. The Sovereign has immunity from prosecution and cannot be required to give evidence in court, however this is only for the Sovereign and not the rest of the Royals.

[Pseudonym]

Am I right in thinking that only British citizens can use the title "Sir"? I seem to remember something like that when Bob Geldof was knighted. So it might not be "Sir" Bill after all.

And as to the Queen and the other Royals..........

[kevin49093]

OK, who feels like doing a quick photoshop job to see just how bad Gates would look like as a real knight?

[gwuMACaddict]

Originally posted by Stike
I am already baking the pies. I hope many more want to repeat the pie-attack on this event, just like me ;) :D

HAHAHHA! rock on! :D :D :D

[michaelrjohnson]

just what bill gates needs, a bigger ego... and more reasons to do anything necessary to stay on "top". :rolleyes:

[yamabushi]

Hey if the Queen attacks Gates with a sword she should be immune from prosecution. In fact, a new holiday might be in order.

[teabgs]

Originally posted by iGAV
The Queen does have legal immunity and is not subject to criminal law. The Sovereign has immunity from prosecution and cannot be required to give evidence in court, however this is only for the Sovereign and not the rest of the Royals.

I want to be the Queen :D :cool:

[Powerbook G5]

You can be a queen whenever you wish, it just requires a dress and a little makeup...

[teabgs]

Originally posted by Powerbook G5
You can be a queen whenever you wish, it just requires a dress and a little makeup...

not A Queen....THE Queen...

or King...I'm not picky :D

[Mr. Anderson]

Brave Sir Bill :D

[Dont Hurt Me]

seems in the old days real Hero's where made knights, today rock stars,movie stars, singers,CEO's, etc.... in other words if your famous and have a lot of money we will make you a knight. Real hero's such as Dr's, scientist,explorers,and those in the military the Queen could give a hoot about you. reminds me of George and his wallstreet buddies all patting each other on the back while the common man is shafted a little more.. What about the real Hero's? Does England really need to keep paying for a Queen? give her and the so called royal family the boot. what does it cost to keep the royals? a better idea would be to have her mop a few floors, clean some dishes along with her so called knights including nerdy bill.

[Durandal7]

Perhaps it's time to see the Germans get cycled out and see some true Brits installed on the throne.

[cubist]

I thought only a British subject could be knighted? The US is not even a member of the Commonwealth.

[Vector]

Not being Britisih i am not sure, but isn't the rule for knighting non-british persons that they can recieve the KBE but not the GBE.

[Counterfit]

I think you guys should just ditch the whole "monarchy" thing entirely, hell we did it over 200 years ago and look how well we turned out :D

[Billicus]

I'll overlook this, but not until the Queen also gives knighthood to Steven P. Jobs. ;)

[Pseudonym]

Originally posted by cubist
I thought only a British subject could be knighted? The US is not even a member of the Commonwealth.

It'll be an honorary (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/3428673.stm) one. Actually a virtual knighthood for a computer CEO seems sort of appropriate.

Nice job on the photoshop Mr. A. Is he reading the words off the back of that shield:)

[MacBandit]

Originally posted by iWantAMac
Bill Gates is not the wealthiest man in the world.

Last time anyone counted he was.

[redAPPLE]

Originally posted by iGAV
The Queen does have legal immunity and is not subject to criminal law. The Sovereign has immunity from prosecution and cannot be required to give evidence in court, however this is only for the Sovereign and not the rest of the Royals.

so there was this rumor about the secret service rigging princess diana's car....

:eek:

does this fall on your statement?

[iGav]

Originally posted by redAPPLE
so there was this rumor about the secret service rigging princess diana's car....

:eek:

does this fall on your statement?

They didn't rig it... it was an accident, the whole conspiracy theory was created by that muppet Mohammed Al-fayed, and the numerous 'facts' he's supposed to have known, are for all purposes fabricated.

The Secret Service are not above or beyond the Law and are subject to Criminal Law. The Queen however isn't... it's not my statement, it's the Law.

[MOFS]

Originally posted by Vector
Not being Britisih i am not sure, but isn't the rule for knighting non-british persons that they can recieve the KBE but not the GBE.

Yeah. But whats a "GBE"? Guardian? Surely you mean MBE (member - might be wrong though), OBE (umm...pass!) or CBE (citizen of the British emipre).

Oh yeah, for all that are interested, the Metro newspaper said that Bill Gates was "absoulutely delighted" to be receiving a kinghthood...for "outstanding contribution to enterprise" in Britain and for reducing poverty in the developing world and the Commonwealth.:confused:

Rumours of Adolf Hitler receiving one for "outstanding contribution to world genetics" remain unfounded.

[MorganX]

Originally posted by MacBandit
Last time anyone counted he was.

He has donated or pledged over half his fortune (not that he'll miss it). If you take that into account, he may no longer the wealthiest man in the world.

[iGav]

Originally posted by MorganX
He has donated or pledged over half his fortune (not that he'll miss it). If you take that into account, he may no longer the wealthiest man in the world.

according to Forbes, he was ranked number 1 filthy rich for 2003....

http://www.forbes.com/2003/02/26/billionaireland.html

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by iGAV
according to Forbes, he was ranked number 1 filthy rich for 2003....

I'd be dirty for just a small percentage of that :D

Those numbers are just too big to really comprehend. And I'd hate to have to keep track of it all (I know, you'd pay someone - but you'd still have to deal with it)

D

[virividox]

id settle in being the top 5000 richest people. ahha

[edesignuk]

Originally posted by Mr. Anderson
Those numbers are just too big to really comprehend.
It's crazy isn't it, I just couldn't get my head around having that much money. Even for those with millions, money is still an object, and you could quite easily spend it. But with $40b in the bank, anything can be yours :eek:

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by edesignuk
But with $40b in the bank, anything can be yours :eek:

Ah, but that's the problem - the total sum is not all cash - that's where you need help keeping track of your holdings.

Someone did come forward and ask if Sir William was interested in helping fund a Manned Trip To Mars :D

Sadly, he declined :p

But if I had that much money, I'd be sorely tempted to do something like that. Or at least pay for a trip, for me, to the Moon :D

D

[edesignuk]

Originally posted by Mr. Anderson
But if I had that much money, I'd be sorely tempted to do something like that. Or at least pay for a trip, for me, to the Moon :D

D
And that's the problem, he has all this money, when was the last time you heard him do something exciting with it?

[Mark James]

Originally posted by edesignuk
And that's the problem, he has all this money, when was the last time you heard him do something exciting with it?
Perhaps not exciting, but Google up 'Gates Foundation', 'AIDS' and 'malaria'. Since 2000 he and his wife have committed over US$3bn to health projects in the developing world (or so I've read).

Bill may not be the most exciting man in the world, and we may not like Microsoft, but I admire what he does with his money and I admire his views on inheritance taxation.

[iGav]

Originally posted by edesignuk
And that's the problem, he has all this money, when was the last time you heard him do something exciting with it?

have you seen what's in his car collection?? he's probably 'our' kind of guy in that respect.... ;)

[sethypoo]

Originally posted by Mr. Anderson
Its almost surreal ... all I can say wow. I'd love to have been there to know what he said when he found out. :D

D

I'd love to be at the ceremony...boo-ing.;)

No, I'd just go to see the Queen and all the splendor of the ceremony.

[Stelliform]

Originally posted by sethypoo
I'd love to be at the ceremony...boo-ing.;)

No, I'd just go to see the Queen and all the splendor of the ceremony.

Does he get to wear armor? :D

[Powerbook G5]

If he does, they will be full of holes just like his software. :D

[edesignuk]

Originally posted by iGAV
have you seen what's in his car collection?? he's probably 'our' kind of guy in that respect.... ;)
No I havn't, what he got???? :D :D :D I need to know!
Originally posted by Mark James
Perhaps not exciting, but Google up 'Gates Foundation', 'AIDS' and 'malaria'. Since 2000 he and his wife have committed over US$3bn to health projects in the developing world (or so I've read).

Bill may not be the most exciting man in the world, and we may not like Microsoft, but I admire what he does with his money and I admire his views on inheritance taxation.
Yes, what he has done with a lot of his money is good and all, but, as well as being sensible with it, I wanna see the biggest yacht in the world! A private Concorde, u know, the little things :D :p

[Stella]

...and the morality of the world continues to decline.

BG does not deserve a Knight Hood.. he has done nothing apart from:

- Making misery for millions of MS users
- Unreliable software
- Reduced competition

Windows is still not usable after all these years.

I have yet to come across a piece of MS software that I consider "Good Quality".

[agreenster]

Originally posted by RBMaraman
He probably said something like "suck on that Jobs!"

:) :D

I honestly dont think there is much jealousy between them, is there? They each have such differing opinions about the industry that they dont even care about silly little things like this.

At least I dont.

[agreenster]

Originally posted by Stella
I have yet to come across a piece of MS software that I consider "Good Quality".

Easy tiger. Microsoft is founded on compatibility and setting a standard (albeit, a low one). They made money this way, not by making a quality product. Only in the last coupla years have their products gotten better.

XP is very nice. Ive used it for a year and never had problems.

I used OS9 the other day, and it crashed 4 times w/ restart. I almost pulled my hair out. OSX is great, but both Apple and Microsoft have had lemons in the past.

You cant argue with success. I agree that Apple makes a superior product most of the time, but you cant say that a lot of the successes of the technological world stem somewhere from the successes of Microsoft. There are smart engineers there too.

[Adurbe]

Bill Gates can never be a 'Sir' in the brittish empire, he is not british for a start, he is 'only' being given an honorary title he IS NOT becoming a knight!

Also knighthoods are to show contribution to the empire (in its modern meaning) and lets be fair he has. Buisness without MS is close to unthinkable and he has done ALOT for charity, although it gauls me to say this, good on him he desevers the regognition for the good he has done.

Dont flame me for this comment, think about it from a non anti-ms point of view..

[Stella]

No, you cannot argue their success, its there to see. However, I firmly believe that if it wasn't micrsooft, then it would be another company, say, IBM, or Digital Research, or maybe even Apple. Computing would be in the same position today, with or without Microsoft - i.e., computesr would be everywhere and they would be cheap.

Originally posted by agreenster

You cant argue with success. I agree that Apple makes a superior product most of the time, but you cant say that a lot of the successes of the technological world stem somewhere from the successes of Microsoft. There are smart engineers there too.

[SiliconAddict]

Originally posted by MrMacman


'Knight' was once a respectable title, now given out like candy.

:(


Amen. I mean I like the rolling stones and Sean Connery and all but come on Sir Mick? Sir Sean? What a freaking joke. How about Sir Air Jordan? Sir Michael Jackson?
Then again does this mean I can challenge Bill to a broadsword battle? The spindly little sucker prob couldn’t even lift it! :p I’ve cleave the wimp in two. :D

I will say it again my boxers after a 40 minute workout deserve the title Sir more then Billy boy Gates.

[MorganX]

Originally posted by iGAV
according to Forbes, he was ranked number 1 filthy rich for 2003....

http://www.forbes.com/2003/02/26/billionaireland.html

Yeah, they've got him down for 40billion which doesn't take into account that he and his wife had pledged over 20 to charity. Then again, if it ain't gone yet, it's still yours.

[hvfsl]

Originally posted by MorganX
Yeah, they've got him down for 40billion which doesn't take into account that he and his wife had pledged over 20 to charity. Then again, if it ain't gone yet, it's still yours.

Bill Gates probably makes the least amount of money in the world (he is losing billions every year). In 1999 he had over $150billion.

[Sabenth]

Corect me if i am wrong here but didnt knights used to fight each other.. and didnt they fight for a damsels and such like and fight dragons..

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On a more serious note yes well done bill another one of those moments you can cherrish as for me ill never get knighted so ill just say wooo yipie.

and i am british ....

Bloody daft this whose next in the line ...

[the_mole1314]

He's lucky I don't call him a$$hole Gates, forget Knight....

[MrMacMan]

Originally posted by Sabenth
Corect me if i am wrong here but didnt knights used to fight each other.. and didnt they fight for a damsels and such like and fight dragons..


Sure they did... back in the feudalism era... Middle ages man... middle ages.

Dragons.... why they did that in a a place called fiction.

;)

Originally posted by SiliconAddict
Amen. I mean I like the rolling stones and Sean Connery and all but come on Sir Mick? Sir Sean? What a freaking joke. How about Sir Air Jordan? Sir Michael Jackson?
Then again does this mean I can challenge Bill to a broadsword battle? The spindly little sucker prob couldn’t even lift it! :p I’ve cleave the wimp in two. :D

I will say it again my boxers after a 40 minute workout deserve the title Sir more then Billy boy Gates.
Yeah its getting pretty absurd.

Sir Connery... bah who needs such bs...

It gives them a title, total bull, If I want a title I can make one myself eh? :o

as for fencing... I am on my schools team, it is part of swordsmanship. :D

[gerardrj]

Originally posted by Mr. Anderson
hat much money, I'd be sorely tempted to do something like that. Or at least pay for a trip, for me, to the Moon :D

D

Exactly... what we need in this country is an excentric multi millionaire that's willing to take on seemingly goofy projects with all that money. Where's the next Howard Huges? I mean, we've got Michael Jackson, but I'm thinking of "exccentric" in a more non-wierdo sort of way.

Gates should buy a large chunk of land and out-Disney Disney World, build the worlds largest derigible, a luxury cruise submarine with lots of windows, etc. SOMETHING.

[Balin64]

What infuriated me completely was Paul Mc Cartney given a knighthood when George Harrison was not honored; George did much more than Paul in terms of broadening Britons' minds: and he wrote gorgeous lyrics and beautiful music. Paul was a songwriter. George was an Artist: someone the whole of England should be very proud of. I love Ringo: but he was just a drummer.

[Balin64]

They could honor John and George with post-humous knighthoods. Has this ever happened? John was much too contriversial at the time of his death to be honored. And I suppose Ringo has to be included at some point: Kinight the Fab Four already! You know, someone should start a thread about this... any Britons on the forum? What do you think? Should your country knight four of your best five-loved countrymen in the world (William Shakespeare) or a monopolistic (albeit philanthropist, yes) geek? Gates has nothing on George or John. Britons: can you petition the queen? I've lived in London, and come to think of it, I never saw placards with suggestions to the queen at Buckingham when she was in town. Is this considered disrespectful? I ramble... Oh yeah, Screw the Pseudo Knight Gates.

[MacBandit]

Originally posted by gerardrj
Exactly... what we need in this country is an excentric multi millionaire that's willing to take on seemingly goofy projects with all that money. Where's the next Howard Huges? I mean, we've got Michael Jackson, but I'm thinking of "exccentric" in a more non-wierdo sort of way.

Gates should buy a large chunk of land and out-Disney Disney World, build the worlds largest derigible, a luxury cruise submarine with lots of windows, etc. SOMETHING.

We have one his name is Burt Rutan (http://www.airspacemag.com/asm/web/twd/Rutan.html) he's certainly not on the level of Hughes but is certainly eccentric in his level of interest and type of designs of air craft. He's certainly throwing a lot of money into Space Ship One his X-Prize entry.

[matthew24]

In one way Bill Gates deserves a degree, MS is the greatest job generating company in the IT business.

:D :p :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :p :D

[mrsebastian]

sir (satan is returning) bill gates... i remember finding the following on the net a while ago and found it entertaining, if not a little scarry:

Warning! Bill Gates may be the next antichrist. The real name of the Bill Gates is William Henry Gates III. Nowadays he is known as Bill Gates (III), where "III" means the order of third (3rd). By converting the letters of his name to the ASCII-values you will get the following:
B I L L G A T E S 3
66 + 73 + 76 + 76 + 71 + 65 + 84 + 69 + 83 + 3 = 666

Is the fourth beast Microsoft corporation which represents the power of money? Revelation 13:16 and 13:18 says:
He causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads," "and that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.

[ThomasJefferson]

Originally posted by mrsebastian
sir (satan is returning) bill gates... i remember finding the following on the net a while ago and found it entertaining, if not a little scarry:

Warning! Bill Gates may be the next antichrist. The real name of the Bill Gates is William Henry Gates III. Nowadays he is known as Bill Gates (III), where "III" means the order of third (3rd). By converting the letters of his name to the ASCII-values you will get the following:
B I L L G A T E S 3
66 + 73 + 76 + 76 + 71 + 65 + 84 + 69 + 83 + 3 = 666

Is the fourth beast Microsoft corporation which represents the power of money? Revelation 13:16 and 13:18 says:
He causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads," "and that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.


Someone has too much time on their hands.

[Billicus]

Originally posted by mrsebastian
sir (satan is returning) bill gates... i remember finding the following on the net a while ago and found it entertaining, if not a little scarry:

Warning! Bill Gates may be the next antichrist. The real name of the Bill Gates is William Henry Gates III. Nowadays he is known as Bill Gates (III), where "III" means the order of third (3rd). By converting the letters of his name to the ASCII-values you will get the following:
B I L L G A T E S 3
66 + 73 + 76 + 76 + 71 + 65 + 84 + 69 + 83 + 3 = 666

Is the fourth beast Microsoft corporation which represents the power of money? Revelation 13:16 and 13:18 says:
He causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads," "and that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.

Bill Gates, the antichrist? Interesting...:eek:

[raynegus]

Very interesting. Gates is a liar and a thief. The end is near.

[Photorun]

Am I the only one who thinks that Gates gives away so much money to charity as a ruse? I mean, it means he gets it as a tax write off, right? So he doesn't pay taxes to the US I'd imagine, that's great. Also he gives money to schools to buy peecees, so he's really just breeding stupidity. I'm not impressed. I hope the Queen is tipsy when she's up there and lops off his head.

[Counterfit]

Originally posted by Photorun
Am I the only one who thinks that Gates gives away so much money to charity as a ruse? Hell
no

[iGav]

Originally posted by Balin64
love Ringo: but he was just a drummer.

he'll always be the voice of Thomas The Tank Engine to me.... ;)

[Counterfit]

:D Shining Time Station :D

[MorganX]

Originally posted by Photorun
Am I the only one who thinks that Gates gives away so much money to charity as a ruse? I mean, it means he gets it as a tax write off, right? So he doesn't pay taxes to the US I'd imagine, that's great. Also he gives money to schools to buy peecees, so he's really just breeding stupidity. I'm not impressed. I hope the Queen is tipsy when she's up there and lops off his head.

I'm sure the recipients, especially the humanitarian organizations, agree with you. They probably wish all billionaires, and millionaires, would join in such ruses.

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by Photorun
Am I the only one who thinks that Gates gives away so much money to charity as a ruse? I mean, it means he gets it as a tax write off, right?

So? At least he's putting some of it to good use - he realizes, somewhat, that all that money isn't really necessary and can really make a difference - even more than M$.

I hope he continues his humanitarian endeavors.

D

[MacBandit]

Originally posted by Mr. Anderson
So? At least he's putting some of it to good use - he realizes, somewhat, that all that money isn't really necessary and can really make a difference - even more than M$.

I hope he continues his humanitarian endeavors.

D

Exactly whether it be for good reasons or not the money is helping someone. Besides it's not good for people to horde that much money if enough people do it it causes inflation.

[hob]

According to BBC Breakfast this morning, Gates is to be given the title today. I was gonna start a new thread, but I was good and searched it instead.

Been watching BBC News 24/Breakfast since 5am, looking for signs of fatigue on the presenters. Nothing. Till 6.30am, Dermont and Natasha look like they partied a little too hard last night...

Anyway, someone should send the queen an iPod or something...

[Billicus]

According to BBC Breakfast this morning, Gates is to be given the title today. I was gonna start a new thread, but I was good and searched it instead.

Been watching BBC News 24/Breakfast since 5am, looking for signs of fatigue on the presenters. Nothing. Till 6.30am, Dermont and Natasha look like they partied a little too hard last night...

Anyway, someone should send the queen an iPod or something...


So, instead of starting a new thread, you brought a thread that is 13 months old to life again? :p

[tutubibi]

O when will Canada become republic?

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

So, it's official, 'sir' William and 'the lady' Melinda met the Queen earlier today:

http://www.vg.no/bilder/bildarkiv/1109783132.18259.jpg

And for all those americans who wondered if non brits could receive this order, people like Ronald Reagan, Alan Greenspan and Rudy Giuliani has received their KBW... as a 'foreigner' they're not allowed to use the 'sir' title, though...

Edit: Nice thread-recycling... :D

[Lacero]

It's a great honor to be knighted. I think he's knighted more for his humanitarian work than for his software programs. Anyway, kudos on Bill for receiving the honour.

[zami]

May I apologise for the shame that the royal family bring on on my country. A shame exemplified in the giving of a so called "knighthood" to that di*khead Bill Gates.

Philantrophist my arse! If he wan't ripping people off with his sh*t software there would be more money in peoples pockets anyway to use the way they choose.

Thank God everyone in the developing world is at least using unlicensed copies of his cr*p anyway. F*ck Bill Gates.

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

It's a great honor to be knighted. I think he's knighted more for his humanitarian work than for his software programs. Anyway, kudos on Bill for receiving the honour.
He's honored only for his humanitarian work.

...which of course he can afford from establishing a near-monopoly in the OS market and subsequently as many areas of the software market as possible... :(

[Billicus]

He's honored only for his humanitarian work.

...which of course he can afford from establishing a near-monopoly in the OS market and subsequently as many areas of the software market as possible... :(

I agree that he has been a good humanitarian, but he should be... :eek: He's been charging enough for Windows and has a pretty good monopoly on the product market for O.S. share right now. There are people that are beginning to see the light, but he's still rolling in the dough. He ought to be giving back to the community that has so kindly given him billions... :rolleyes:

[simie]

I think that he should join King Arthur and the Knights that go Ni

Bill has been now been Pythonised.

[simie]

Here is the image to go with it hopefully

[DrPepper]

he deserves it for both his advancements in pcs and his chairtys :)


William Henry Gates III Knight of The British Empire :)

damn i wish i had a name like that :)

[wdlove]

That is a nice picture of Bill and Melinda with the Queen. A picture of the actual ceremony would be nice. He is deserving because of his humanitarian work.

[GFLPraxis]

whose commercial success has led to hatred of him among his competitors

Competitors? I'm his CUSTOMER and I hate his company :p

[Applespider]

I heard on the radio that Sir Bill had some trouble opening the box that his knighthood 'medal' was in when outside with the media. The radio crew this morning were making lots of jokes about how it should have come with a 'Start' button on the front clasp. :)

[snkTab]

Any one else think accepting a title granted by a monarchy not in tune with what it means to be American?

Anyway, in case anyone was interested. It is not permitted for a government official (military included) to hold a honorary title from a foreign entity (unless strictly allowed by congress).

I'm not against titles, but they are something that are given to the distinguished and for jobs of prominence, such as PhD’s, and yes even to the President. But anyway, way to take a society founded on principles of equality and spitting on it you monopolistic bastard.