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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates admitted having difficultyreveling in the software giant’s success, even after unlocking billionaire status.
Gates indicated reality dawned on him in the late ’90s.
Microsoft Co-Founder Bill Gates (left) and Apple CEO Steve Jobs delivers the keynote address during the 2006 Macworld.
“I thought I was one mistake away from death until then.”
Gates jokingly replied to Jobs, indicating, Look, I got the wrong batch.
In hindsight, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and Apple co-founder shared a complicated friendship.
Steve Jobs was well-known for his impeccable design and marketing skills.
The tech giant was also focused on shipping its Microsoft Office suite, which featured programs likeMicrosoft WordandMicrosoft Excel.
Interestingly, Bill Gates disclosed to The Independent that he’d used drugs in the past before co-founding Microsoft.
I thought maybe I would look cool, and some girl would think that was interesting.
It didnt succeed, so I gave it up, concluded Gates.
