Comments on: Bill Gates Stepping Down at Microsoft

By: The Thomas

The Thomas — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 21:36:24 +0000

The "Foundation" currently has 28 billion (with a B) in it. Me thinks Bill wants to supervise that money a little better.

By: hln

hln — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 18:42:45 +0000

All I can do is look at him and think "Mr. Rogers."

hln

By: The Analyzer

The Analyzer — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 13:22:03 +0000

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By: Richard Gardner

Richard Gardner — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 02:49:36 +0000

I agree Gates is amazing, in that he is one of the few business leaders that has been able to take a small garage business into one of the most successful corporations in history. Most "garage businesses" expand beyond the ability of the founder to lead them, but Gates managed to learn as his company expanded.

He will be the Andrew Carnegie of our generation (yes, my town had one of his libraries). Noblese oblige, indeed.

By: Michael Demmons

Michael Demmons — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 01:57:32 +0000

Gates is an amazing man!!

By: risingsunofnihon

risingsunofnihon — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 22:26:26 +0000

Interesting numbers regarding Gates' stock sales. Personally, I applaud this move of his. Obviously, when considering "the big picture," the work his Foundation does is infinitely more important than what MS does.

By: Django Bliss

Django Bliss — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 21:47:24 +0000

Want to really get a feel for how much money Gates is moving into his foundation and personal assets every day? Take a look a his daily sales of MicroSoft stock. Anywhere from $25 Million to $150 Million, PER DAY, EVERY DAY. I think Gates devoting more time to his foundation is a good move. The last year or so MS has made good progress in seeming less like the bad guy. This could help to continue that trend and love him or hate him, having a smart guy like Gates more involved with his charity foundation can only be a good thing.