What would you do if you saw Bill Gates (Live)???

[SkyBell]

Well the truth is, IBM allowed Gates to become rich because they foolishly thought that his software wasn't worth much (at the time it wasn't, but Gates saw into the future). IBM thus allowed Gates to buy back the very software he had written for them. IBM never thought that personal computers would take off the way they did. Well, a few years later that whole theory flies out the window (pun intended) and soon enough you have a massive selection of hardware that is running one piece of software: Microsoft software. With that foolish stroke, IBM gave up $250+ billion worth of market power and created the richest man in the world (though not as rich as Rockefeller or Carnegie; their modern day fortunes would be equal to $150 billion or so after we adjust for inflation).

True, but like you said, Gates saw into the future. A stupid deal on IBM's part allowed that vision to come true.

 

[contoursvt]

I'm sure he'll care. His turd is probably worth more $$ on ebay than your ipod

i would say to him microsoft sucks i like my ipod oh and heres some money because youre a hobo

 

[CalBoy]

True, but like you said, Gates saw into the future. A stupid deal on IBM's part allowed that vision to come true.

A certain amount of luck did play into it. Had IBM execs decided to keep legal control of the OS, Gates would never have become a billionaire. He would have been wealthy to be sure (maybe $100 million region or more) but he definitely wouldn't have been a household name like he is today.

 

[yg17]

i would say to him microsoft sucks i like my ipod oh and heres some money because youre a hobo

Yes, one of the richest men on earth is a hobo and wants your charity

How old are you? 12? 13?

 

[Kamera RAWr]

Personally, I think autographs are a waste of time... for the seeker and the person signing the autograph.

Anyway, I think I would probably tell him that I think his charity is wonderful and is doing a lot of good for people in the world.

I respect Warren Buffet a great deal and don't think he'd give some 30 billion dollars to a charity (Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation) if didn't think it'd cause some real change.

 

[PowerFullMac]

I would just wave my iPod Touch in his face and show him the anti-Microsoft background. Note to self: get anti-Microsoft background.