If you put aside the "M$ was evil and he is just atoning" arguments, Gates is a huge inspiration, at least for me.
This guy finds problems that he's passionate about and attacks them with such ferocity that it is truly awe inspiring.
I'm mildly embarrassed to admit it, but he was my childhood hero through the 90's. Even later when everyone thought Jobs was the bee's knees, I wanted to be as effective as Gates.
I'm mildly embarrassed to admit it, but he was my childhood hero through the 90's. Even later when everyone thought Jobs was the bee's knees, I wanted to be as effective as Gates.