The two legendary tech world rivals were on the same stage several times, but this was the first time they talked in public, in a friendly atmosphere and full of praise.
' Bill built the industry's first software company. He focuses on software more than anyone else , 'said Apple founder.
Jobs praised Microsoft president
Gates praised Jobs for risking the development of 'unbelievable' products and 'what Steve did became phenomenal'.
Although Microsoft and Apple had cooperated in the 1970s, the two sides were still tough opponents. When asked about the biggest misunderstanding in their relationship, Jobs joked: ' Our marriage has been kept secret for more than a decade .' Gates agreed: ' Both have nothing to complain about' the other half '. Working together is fun . '
Jobs added that in the first meeting, they were among the youngest, and now they are much older. Then he quotes Beatles' Two of us song: ' You and I have memories of the road that stretches out ahead ' (Our memories are longer than the road ahead).
Gates' words also made Jobs satisfied
Talking about current technology, Gates said that in five years, people will own multiple devices at the same time, including a tablet computer, a phone and a pocket device. Jobs described the revolution he called "the era of post-PC products", including iPods.
Gates left Harvard University in 1975 and launched the world's largest computer software company with Paul Allen. They dominate the market with Windows operating systems and many programs like Word and Excel.
Meanwhile, Jobs and Steve Wozniak founded Apple in 1976, five years before IBM entered the personal computer market. Jobs's image is always associated with breakthrough products like iMac, PowerMac, PowerBook and iPod.
Jobs expressed admiration for his ability to work with Microsoft technology companies. ' They always know how to connect with others. If Apple has a bit of that talent in its DNA, the company will work much better , 'Jobs said.
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