“Billionaire, Nerd, Savior, King: Bill Gates and His Quest to Shape Our World,”offers insights into Gates’ reaction to the landmark case that threatened to break up his tech empire.
The book alleges that Gates was “personally wounded” by the government’s legal action. A former Microsoft employee, speaking about the company’s media strategy, quoted Gates as saying, “This makes no sense to me at all. I don’t understand how your government comes for you when you’re one of the bright lights and contributing to the economy.'”
Bob Muglia, a former Microsoft executive, told Das, “Bill was confused into thinking it was a legal case, when it was always political. Bill didn’t understand that. It really hurt Bill. It was a personal attack on him.”
What was the antitrust case against Microsoft about
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The antitrust case, which began in 1998, accused Microsoft of monopolistic practices, particularly in bundling its Internet Explorer browser with the Windows operating system. The case resulted in a settlement in 2001, requiring Microsoft to share its APIs with third-party companies.
Das’s book suggests that Gates struggled to comprehend why his company, which he saw as an economic contributor, was being targeted. This perspective reportedly influenced Microsoft’s initial approach to the case.
However, the book’s claims have not gone unchallenged. A spokesperson for Bill Gates told Business Insider that the book includes “highly sensationalised allegations and outright falsehoods that ignore the actual documented facts our office provided to the author on numerous occasions.”
The book also touches on other aspects of Gates’ life, including his philanthropy through the Gates Foundation and his friendship with Warren Buffett. It provides a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most influential business leaders of the modern era, offering new perspectives on pivotal moments in tech history.
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