marketwatch.com— Although Gates made a famous phone call to Jobs in 1997 and the two shared a stage briefly at a 1983 Apple promotional event, the two industry icons have never had a public conversation.
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Personally I think they're both so rich they don't have to meet and argue about that kind of stuff (at least hopefully). I think it will be more objective than that, and if its not, I'll be pretty disappointed that two men with such great accomplishments can't put them aside to talk about the future of the industry they both helped create.
GO AWAY LINUX DORKSNobody wants to hear your crap in this thread, the story has nothing to do with Linux, its about Jobs & Gates or Mac & Windows. (I'm amazed how civil the conversation has been between the two also...)
Why do people hate Jobs or hate Gates? Both are great men. Gates virtually created operating systems and GUIs. Jobs is a world-renowned creative visionary. Both have done so much for the technology field.So why do we hate either one?P.S. To everyone who hates Bill Gates, is it just because you're jealous of his wealth? How can one hate a man who has given more money than any other man in history, or who has saved more lives single handedly as a result of this?If ahything, he is worthy of GREAT respect.
Steve Jobs: "Uh Bill, we're getting older and we're both really rich."Gates: "Uh .. yeah."Jobs: "Everyone wants us to argue."Gates: "Yeah, but like ... whatever. Let's go have a beer. I want to talk you out of some of the iPod money for my foundation."End of debate.
Noone who hates Bill Gates hates him because of his wealth. The fact of the matter is he's earned his wealth. People hate Paris Hilton for her wealth and stupidity. People hate Bill Gates for things - Not Supporting Open Source - Forcing Vendor Lock-In because his products aren't interoperable with others - Releasing software before it's finished so he make money and then the consumer is patched to death( This is the reason many haven't switched to Vista....they'll buy when it's finished so like.....SP2)Always remember folks people don't hate Bill Gates because of his money, they hate him for what they feel are predatory business practices.
This was an issue related to patent infringement. Just because something is patented does not mean it is obvious. The existing patent covered a method of displaying musical choices in a style of menu similar to iPods final menu design. Apple was infringing and they couldn't get around it. Instead of going forward with a lengthy, expensive legal battle, they settled in a very business savvy way.
fivestarsoulMay 25, 2007
Personally I think they're both so rich they don't have to meet and argue about that kind of stuff (at least hopefully). I think it will be more objective than that, and if its not, I'll be pretty disappointed that two men with such great accomplishments can't put them aside to talk about the future of the industry they both helped create.
ensermacMay 25, 2007
GO AWAY LINUX DORKSNobody wants to hear your crap in this thread, the story has nothing to do with Linux, its about Jobs & Gates or Mac & Windows. (I'm amazed how civil the conversation has been between the two also...)
Closed AccountMay 25, 2007
Why do people hate Jobs or hate Gates? Both are great men. Gates virtually created operating systems and GUIs. Jobs is a world-renowned creative visionary. Both have done so much for the technology field.So why do we hate either one?P.S. To everyone who hates Bill Gates, is it just because you're jealous of his wealth? How can one hate a man who has given more money than any other man in history, or who has saved more lives single handedly as a result of this?If ahything, he is worthy of GREAT respect.
olenickMay 25, 2007
Steve Jobs: "Uh Bill, we're getting older and we're both really rich."Gates: "Uh .. yeah."Jobs: "Everyone wants us to argue."Gates: "Yeah, but like ... whatever. Let's go have a beer. I want to talk you out of some of the iPod money for my foundation."End of debate.
jclassracerMay 25, 2007
i love you all!!!the only reason i clicked on this article was to read the comment war. you never dissappoint diggsies.
timdiggMay 25, 2007
Noone who hates Bill Gates hates him because of his wealth. The fact of the matter is he's earned his wealth. People hate Paris Hilton for her wealth and stupidity. People hate Bill Gates for things - Not Supporting Open Source - Forcing Vendor Lock-In because his products aren't interoperable with others - Releasing software before it's finished so he make money and then the consumer is patched to death( This is the reason many haven't switched to Vista....they'll buy when it's finished so like.....SP2)Always remember folks people don't hate Bill Gates because of his money, they hate him for what they feel are predatory business practices.
sasquatchbillMay 25, 2007
@pleasejustdieIf you start a majority of your sentences with the word "Actually,"... you might be a huge nerd.
Closed AccountMay 25, 2007
<a class="user" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5oGaZIKYvo&mode=related&search=">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5oGaZIKYvo&mode=related&search=</a>Steve Ballmer on the Iphone
Closed AccountMay 25, 2007
This was an issue related to patent infringement. Just because something is patented does not mean it is obvious. The existing patent covered a method of displaying musical choices in a style of menu similar to iPods final menu design. Apple was infringing and they couldn't get around it. Instead of going forward with a lengthy, expensive legal battle, they settled in a very business savvy way.
cthellisMay 26, 2007
Seriously dude, either read and reply to earlier messages or go soak your head for a while. You seem to have sprung a gasket.