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Most users of Microsoft Windows have had days where they wanted to throw their computer out of a real window; days where the thing just wouldn't cooperate and had to reboot 15 times just to install whatever piece of software or update they are trying to get. Those aren't fun days, and Microsoft's co-founder Bill Gates isn't immune to them either, as shown in a scathing e-mail originally revealed during an anti-trust suit against the company. The e-mail was just republished by the Seattle Post-Intelligencer in a retrospective on Gates, whose last day at Microsoft is Friday.
The e-mail was sent by Gates in 2003 and recounts his troubles trying to download and install Windows MovieMaker and Microsoft Plus. In an e-mail that spans a full five pages, he tells of having to run Windows Update, make multiple downloads, wait through many installs and reboots, and watch as his system is cluttered with meaningless garbage -- all just so that he can install that one app he wanted. At the end of it all....well...read for yourself:
"So after more than an hour of craziness and making my programs list garbage and being scared and seeing that Microsoft.com is a terrible website I haven't run Moviemaker and I haven't got the plus package."Mind you, this was back in 2003, and there have since been many changes made to both Microsoft.com and to Windows, but the next time you're swearing at Windows, just think about this e-mail and remember that you're not the only one. [Source: seattlepi.com]
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Subscribe to commentsPete ChaconasJun 27th 2008 11:56AM
Wow!! Now I know why I hardly ever take time to read these stupid comments articles. Most of the people responding to comments about computers haven't a clue to the situation. I expected to hear problems and dissatifications about Microsoft and Windows, but no, they just want to complain about Bill Gates' childrens and who he gives his money to. Where is the issue here?. I thought it was how poorly Windows is operated, inwhich I agree completely, not how a man raises his OWN kids. A lot has to be said about computer nerds that haven't a clue about real life and are too involve with their know-it-all computer fantacies. Maybe they think they should have made the money and not Mr. Gates?, or if they complain about his kids long enough, Microsoft problems will be corrected over night. Dream on dummies. But a Mac or even better yet, go invent a better system and let people tell you how to spend your money. The Bear
MikeJun 27th 2008 1:54PM
Give the computer a break.....winn winn winn....if you don't using the tech. Then go back to pen and paper, at least then you won't have to re-boot.
If you are so smart, then come up with a better program than Bro. Bill.
Miller PetersJun 27th 2008 5:42PM
Of course, Bill Gates gives away a lot of money! Just think of the guilt he must feel for inflicting Windows on the world! LOL