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		WillAdams on Jan 10, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: MacBASIC For a look at what his non-retired, non-calm management style was like see: https://www.joelonsoftware.com/2006/06/16/my-first-billg-rev...

bayindirh on Jan 10, 2025 [–]

That's a good tale, but I also read "The Halloween Documents", so that's more than enough knowledge about that guy's ethics.

Ah, and the "hidden Microsoft Trademark" in every BASIC image. I think Apple guys found and nullified in theirs, and pissed off Bill a little.

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