Friday, March 18, 2011

Historical Note - 25 years ago this week, Microsoft went public

I found this article while browsing late tonight.  It's interesting to note how much has changed in 25 years, both because of and in spite of Microsoft, and how much hasn't.  It's also interesting to see how Microsoft came to be so admired and respected -- it wasn't out of greed, necessarily, that Gates took Microsoft public, but rather, because it was demanded of the company in order to attract and keep "excellence."

I like the cover art, too - very 1980s to focus on the dollar signs.

Anyway, if you're interested, check it out!

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