Gates steps down...

Gates to hand over reins by mid-2008 - News - ZDNet.

It should be a good thing for him, especially when Microsoft is facing severe challenges from Yahoo and Google, taking Microsoft with large lead ahead of the others is no longer as easy as before.

Obviously Gates has created a marvelous legend in modern business, his successful experience will definitely remain as a guide for future entrepreneurs.

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