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I think the last MS kool-aid I bought was the copy of DOS 5.0, and back then I didn't know better. I'm a bit suspicious about the "CEO == sociopath" meme. Neve

by mhd 16y ago

I think the last MS kool-aid I bought was the copy of DOS 5.0, and back then I didn't know better. I'm a bit suspicious about the "CEO == sociopath" meme. Never attribute to malice what can be explained by stupidity, and never attribute to insanity what can be explained by malice. Lying to cover yourself certainly doesn't come close to my definition of insanity… My point is just that at least Gates seems to have made an exit, and came out somewhat well-adjusted. Maybe the billionaires form of survivor's guilt or seeking repentance comes into play, too. Ellison is from the same tribe (and time) of monopolist software companies, and doesn't seem to be able to let go. And if I remember correctly, he's older than Gates, too.

rbanffy 16y ago
> never attribute to insanity what can be explained by malice. That's the point. Sociopaths are not insane: they are evil. They are smart and know what they are doing and what the consequences will be. They just don't care as long as they can get away with it and will do whatever it takes to get away with it. In their minds, they have a right to do it. I am not sure about Ellison. He comes through as slightly more balanced than Gates=. But only slightly.