Microsoft partners with cell phone foe Symbian

Think about how many people retired...: ... from Microsoft with huge fortunes, but less than Bill Gates's. He's there because he likes to be.

Okay, being in charge is probably part of it. But the reason has to include: he likes software.

closest comparison to Bill Gates is John D. Rockefeller. Rockefeller retired early, around 1900. He kept trying to resign from his job title and never did any work. He became tired of the oil business and what doing business required.

John D. Rockefeller didn't like oil enough. Bill Gates does like software enough.; Posted by: Anton Philidor Posted on: 03/22/05 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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Specialization. Anton Philidor | 03/22/05

Exchange protocols are closed Nigel Johnstone | 03/22/05

Emphasis on tools. Anton Philidor | 03/22/05

Tools is surely just a word Nigel Johnstone | 03/22/05

Your original post said: Anton Philidor | 03/22/05

I wrote X using MS API Nigel Johnstone | 03/22/05

Wow.. Jeff Spicoli | 03/22/05

Not lately serpentmage | 03/22/05

Symban wanted it. vdraken | 03/22/05

Poor Victor Jeff Spicoli | 03/22/05

HUH?? Wolfie2K3 | 03/23/05

Heehee Jeff Spicoli | 03/22/05

Symbian growth opportunity Roger Ramjet | 03/22/05

You ever use Roger Ramjet | 03/23/05

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