Bill Gates failed

blueT · #1 (**permalink**) 03-07-2008, 03:23 AM

I think with all the problem in Microsoft now, a big expand that cost them a big fortune, it's reasonable that Bill Gates is no longer the richest person in the world. Have read it in the news, Warren Buffet, that investor, had taken Bill gates rank.

titaniumhijau · #2 (**permalink**) 03-07-2008, 08:46 AM

I don't think bill gates failed. He a successful person right now. As people, all people know about windows right?

hwang · #3 (**permalink**) 03-07-2008, 09:49 AM

Nah, how successful a person doesn't get measured by how rich you are. It's basically self achievement and personal goals setting. I think from what we have seen from the first day of Microsoft, they actually progress until what they are today to become world dominance. To me, that's what been Gates dream.

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Originally Posted by blueT

I think with all the problem in Microsoft now, a big expand that cost them a big fortune, it's reasonable that Bill Gates is no longer the richest person in the world. Have read it in the news, Warren Buffet, that investor, had taken Bill gates rank.

Llamalord · #4 (**permalink**) 03-07-2008, 10:35 AM

BG has done well, and will continue to do well (concidering the original OS for windows was stolen from mac - gotta love the history... and he used to work with the original owner of ap/mac) dont think he cares that hes no longer the richest :P git

Derek · #5 (**permalink**) 03-07-2008, 12:40 PM

I read he can buy all african countries and still remain billionaire

. I don't know what he to do with all the money. I appreciate Bill Gate because he changed the computer world. If no Microsoft, I feel a lot are missing.

titaniumhijau · #6 (**permalink**) 03-08-2008, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by hwang

Nah, how successful a person doesn't get measured by how rich you are. It's basically self achievement and personal goals setting. I think from what we have seen from the first day of Microsoft, they actually progress until what they are today to become world dominance. To me, that's what been Gates dream.

Yap. If Gates can, of course he want to do many thing. Maybe more than like Bush did. But i know he really a good person when he create windows..

blueT · #7 (**permalink**) 03-10-2008, 02:00 AM

Yes, he's a good man and he's very smart. But I just hoping, if only he can keep the rank. Oh well, second rank is great anyway. And of course we can't judge someone by his money. I'm a windows fans

hwang · #8 (**permalink**) 03-10-2008, 06:18 AM

Do you know he's also a kind man that setups up the Bill and Melinda (his wife) Gates foundation for the benefit of the poor? He's not the kind of guy that is stingy and hold on to his wealth.

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Originally Posted by blueT

Yes, he's a good man and he's very smart. But I just hoping, if only he can keep the rank. Oh well, second rank is great anyway. And of course we can't judge someone by his money. I'm a windows fans

Llamalord · #9 (**permalink**) 03-11-2008, 11:49 AM

He said when he dies he will leave about 90% of his fortune to charity and the other 10% will goto his family, they are annoyed at this, but thats enough to live off of for the rest of time lol.

There is a saying:

If bill gates put all his money in a pile and jumped off the top he would never hit the floor

this saying only works if you take into concideration he earns $xxx per second and if the floor was being pushed away due to this increase

Derek · #10 (**permalink**) 03-12-2008, 04:33 PM

Even if he is not first on the list, it don't make any different to him. He's still a rich man no matter what. If I have that amount of money, I'm scared that people will kidnap you and held for ransom

JJenny · #11 (**permalink**) 03-13-2008, 11:26 AM

This is the funniest thing that I heard. Bill gates failed? I don’t think so.

titaniumhijau · #12 (**permalink**) 03-13-2008, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JJenny

This is the funniest thing that I heard. Bill gates failed? I don’t think so.

Its not really funny. Anything can happen. but its hard to believe it right? Hope its not happen because i'm prefer he not failed. Anyway, i think he really successful person now right?

liowkc · #13 (**permalink**) 03-29-2008, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by blueT

I think with all the problem in Microsoft now, a big expand that cost them a big fortune, it's reasonable that Bill Gates is no longer the richest person in the world. Have read it in the news, Warren Buffet, that investor, had taken Bill gates rank.

Personally I detest his dirty ways of conquering the pc market. But remember that fluctuating wealth does not mean he is poorer - it is just net worth on paper depending on stock prices.

Gates is successful by any measure - love or hate him