Bill Gates: The Robber Baron of Computerdome

Most of us have probably heard that Bill Gates has “retired” now that he has enough of our money to devote the rest of his life to giving it away.

Saint Bill the Philanthropist. Has a nice ring to it don’t you think. Sounds like the making of a great sequel to the Da Vinci Code. Any takers in the Vatican?

In light of this news I suppose Scoble’s departure from Microsoft doesn’t seem that unreasonable after all.

It also makes sense now that the handwriting is on the wall with open source software eating away market share from Microsoft. Better to leave while you’re still on top. When it all goes down you can always blame the new management. Take the money and run so to speak.

Whilst Bill heads off into the sunset with his golden pension and attempts to rewrite the history books, you may have heard some of the accolades about what a great guy Billy Boy is, blah, blah, blah.

So I thought you might also like to hear a different version from someone in the know, who like myself has had his own share of ‘experiences’ with Bill.

I think you will find his post hilarious and a fitting testament to the man who I have so fondly referred to as the anti-christ of the computer industry:

“Bill Gates is “retiring?” Thank God. The Robber Baron of Cyberspace is finally stepping down. Having lined his pockets by emptying ours, and forcing us to buy bad code to build his empire, Gates apparently feels he has “enough” of our money to devote himself to “charity.” A word of warning to “charity:” Be careful. Beware of Bill Gates.”

You can read the rest of Bill’s larceny at Andy Martin’s site ‘Contrarian Commentary’. I couldn’t have said it better myself Andy and thanks for saying it for me.

It never ceases to amaze me how many people really hate this guy. When I recall my own horror stories of Bill (my first computer job was one his earliest victims), apparently I will have to wait in line behind a long and distinguished list of Gates’ casualties. But that’s OK because misery loves company.

I even hear that Steve Jobs is planning a wake in honor of his ole bud Bill. And so adieu Billy. Spend it wisely. “Good riddance” indeed.

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