Posted February 5, 200321 yr comment_1930 ... and asked you to invest $5,000 in a company he was going to start, called "Microsoft", which would focus on computer software, would you have invested, not knowing how Microsoft would eventually end up? This would be out of the blue, not saying you are previously friends or anything. Keep in mind Bill Gates back then would look something like this: Link Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/141-if-bill-gates-had-approached-you-in-1975/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 5, 200321 yr comment_1931 First off..nice mug shot I'd try to see his resume or his knowledge about the subject before anything...do further research and then decide Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/141-if-bill-gates-had-approached-you-in-1975/?&do=findComment&comment=1931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 5, 200321 yr comment_1932 Yeah i'd take the same road as Mari. In addition to that though, it depends in what situation i'm in myself Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/141-if-bill-gates-had-approached-you-in-1975/?&do=findComment&comment=1932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 6, 200321 yr comment_1933 He certainly looked geeky enough to work on the software. All he needs is his pocket protector and a slide rule. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/141-if-bill-gates-had-approached-you-in-1975/?&do=findComment&comment=1933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 6, 200321 yr comment_1934 In that day and age.... I only throw in 5 grand if I have a lot of disposable income. The chances of me investing in this thing called....Microsoft...would of been slim to none.... Bill would have to do a REALLY good job of selling his product to me....if he could then i might of....but i would be against it from the start. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/141-if-bill-gates-had-approached-you-in-1975/?&do=findComment&comment=1934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 6, 200321 yr comment_1935 Well, at the time, there was knowledge of computers. LOL. But, if they told me that it would revolutionize the face of the earth, I would have said yes (I am kind of a pushover). If he didn't tell me what I wanted to hear though, then probably not. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/141-if-bill-gates-had-approached-you-in-1975/?&do=findComment&comment=1935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 6, 200321 yr comment_1936 Josh_C = my biiiiiatch!! :hat Seriously, I probably would'nt have invested the 5 grand. So, I would be a homeless man right about now 'cause of it.... :plain Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/141-if-bill-gates-had-approached-you-in-1975/?&do=findComment&comment=1936 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 7, 200321 yr comment_1937 If Mr. Gates approached Bob the response would be no way. Bob still doesn't trust this computer idea. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/141-if-bill-gates-had-approached-you-in-1975/?&do=findComment&comment=1937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 8, 200321 yr comment_1938 At that time I would have thought he was crazy. Today I would be like this: :banghead Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/141-if-bill-gates-had-approached-you-in-1975/?&do=findComment&comment=1938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 3, 200321 yr comment_1939 Those that invested in my dream are now very rich and I say thank you. To those that didnt, learn from your mistakes. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/141-if-bill-gates-had-approached-you-in-1975/?&do=findComment&comment=1939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 3, 200321 yr comment_1940 As Bob said, he doesn't trust it. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/141-if-bill-gates-had-approached-you-in-1975/?&do=findComment&comment=1940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 3, 200321 yr comment_1941 And Bob Dole continues to show why he is behind the times. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/141-if-bill-gates-had-approached-you-in-1975/?&do=findComment&comment=1941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 3, 200321 yr comment_1942 Computers will never overtake the world. Computers are these large machinces that are bulky and too expensive for the everyday person to own. The glorious people of Iraq will never accept these computers as they are very impractical. The glorious Iraqis are the greatest and most civil people on this planet with the most sound leadership anywhere in the world. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/141-if-bill-gates-had-approached-you-in-1975/?&do=findComment&comment=1942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 4, 200321 yr comment_1943 Well, at the time, there was knowledge of computers. LOL. But, if they told me that it would revolutionize the face of the earth, I would have said yes (I am kind of a pushover). If he didn't tell me what I wanted to hear though, then probably not. Look how stupid I sounded... Thank god those days are over. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/141-if-bill-gates-had-approached-you-in-1975/?&do=findComment&comment=1943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 4, 200321 yr comment_1944 Look how stupid I sounded... Thank god those days are over. I remeber those days.... Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/141-if-bill-gates-had-approached-you-in-1975/?&do=findComment&comment=1944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 6, 200321 yr comment_1945 Look how stupid I sounded... Thank god those days are over. ooh those days are still alive and kicking for you buddy Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/141-if-bill-gates-had-approached-you-in-1975/?&do=findComment&comment=1945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 6, 200321 yr comment_1946 Look how stupid I sounded... Thank god those days are over. ooh those days are still alive and kicking for you buddy How did I know someone would say that? I'm just shocked you beat Rune to it. :lol Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/141-if-bill-gates-had-approached-you-in-1975/?&do=findComment&comment=1946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 6, 200321 yr comment_1947 read the sig pal it holds true to its words Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/141-if-bill-gates-had-approached-you-in-1975/?&do=findComment&comment=1947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 7, 200321 yr comment_1948 read the sig pal it holds true to its words I saw it before I responded to your post. I chose not to acknowledge it. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/141-if-bill-gates-had-approached-you-in-1975/?&do=findComment&comment=1948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 8, 200321 yr comment_1949 To say you would enter into this would be a false statement. Nobody would've done it without knowledge of what was to come. Please don't clog the world with lies and just be truthful. If William Gates approached me, I'd decline. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/141-if-bill-gates-had-approached-you-in-1975/?&do=findComment&comment=1949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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