Sunday, October 05, 2003
GM vs Microsoft - The Economic Times
GM vs Microsoft - The Economic Times: "GM vs Microsoft
[ SUNDAY, OCTOBER 05, 2003 09:41:16 AM ]
At a recent computer expo, Bill Gates reportedly compared the computer industry with the auto industry and stated: 'If GM had kept up with technology like the computer industry has, we would all be driving $25 cars that got 1,000 miles to the gallon.'
In response to Bill's comments, General Motors issued a press release stating (by Mr Welch himself): If GM had developed technology like Microsoft, we would all be driving cars with the following characteristics:"
This little article deserves a read, especially since it involves a little cat-fight amongst CEO's of some fairly well-known companies...
[ SUNDAY, OCTOBER 05, 2003 09:41:16 AM ]
At a recent computer expo, Bill Gates reportedly compared the computer industry with the auto industry and stated: 'If GM had kept up with technology like the computer industry has, we would all be driving $25 cars that got 1,000 miles to the gallon.'
In response to Bill's comments, General Motors issued a press release stating (by Mr Welch himself): If GM had developed technology like Microsoft, we would all be driving cars with the following characteristics:"
This little article deserves a read, especially since it involves a little cat-fight amongst CEO's of some fairly well-known companies...
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