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All companies, given enough time, become stinky. Google already has a malodourous air about it. That Gates built one that still exists, that was formed 34 yea
by aswanson 17y ago
All companies, given enough time, become stinky. Google already has a malodourous air about it. That Gates built one that still exists, that was formed 34 years ago in the tech space, deserves some measure of respect.
- zimbabwe 17y agoGoogle was on my mind when I wrote this. They've already lost it. Microsoft isn't necessarily worthy of contempt, but I don't respect what they do now. They've lost it. Apple hasn't, at least not yet.
- mlinsey 17y agoThat's exactly what they are saying. The original point was that you either die a hero or live long enough to become the villain. Someone ventured Gates as a possible exception, but if you look solely at Gates the businessman, he follows the rule too. I'm not sure who you're disagreeing with here.