Today is the day that Bill Gates walks away from his roll at Microsoft to move on to his philanthropic work. After 30 years, his final day at the company he founded is here. Microsoft has been planning his departure for the last two years and have done various things to celebrate Gates’ time with the company. Many of you have probably already seen the video shown at CES about Gates’s last day, but we thought it was worth showing again:
Once his day is over, he’ll be spending the evening with all of his pals from Microsoft who will be celebrating his work and time at the company at a gala dinner. The three men that have already taken over his various roles include Steve Ballmer (CEO), Ray Ozzie (Chief Software Architect), and Craig Mundie (chief research and strategy officer).
So what will Bill be doing over at the Foundation? Not leading, that’s for sure. According to the Associated Press, Gates has no intention of taking on a leadership roll, instead he plans on being involved with strategy and advocacy, and helping people become aware of the problems out there.
Farewell Bill, Microsoft and the CES Keynotes will not be the same without you!
I’m afraid Bill Gates will be missed at Microsoft as days drag by. Steve Ballmer is too passionate and blunt. There’s a story of a Microsoft employee who went to Ballmer’s office to say goodbye because he had accepted a job at Google.
Ballmer started yelling like a crazy man and throwing chairs at the walls. He hates Google so much he just can’t help it. This sort of behavior is not good for Microsoft. They are currently being attacked by Linux, Open Source Applications, Google and Apple iPod to name a few.
Pity Apple aren’t so friggin’ dumb as to licence their OS onto PCs. They could stomp on Windows in a few short years.
good riddens drop dead
He was a developer, Steve Ballmer isn’t.
he is a rich man
I don’t know how true that story is about Ballmer yelling and throwing chairs at walls. I’ve heard it’s all a rumor, but unfortunately I haven’t found anything to verify either way whether it’s true or not.
Not even an ounce of appreciation for the man who truly changed the World we live in?
You got that right, and thankfully he’s a rich man who likes to give back!
He should give back to me!
Bill Gates was and still is a very cool person.He was there when the world needed him.I sure hope we are there if when he needs us.Keep on being yourself Bill.