The time flows very quickly. It seems that the Microsoft was founded just a couple of years ago. All my life I spent in Microsoft products. I started on DOS 6.22 and now I'm on Vista. All this time Bill Gates was the impersonation of the whole company.

I didn't happen to know Bill personally but for some reason I feel sad about his retirement.  There's a nice movie about Bill's last day at Microsoft. Even though it's funny and entertaining it also sends the message that Microsoft will be missing this guy. This spring he will lead his last ThinkWeek.

Good luck Bill and Melinda with your personal life!