If you put aside the &quot;M$ was evil and he is just atoning&quot; arguments, Gates is a huge inspiration, at least for me.
This guy finds problems that he&#x27;s passionate about and attacks them with such ferocity that it is truly awe inspiring.<p>I&#x27;m mildly embarrassed to admit it, but he was my childhood hero through the 90&#x27;s. Even later when everyone thought Jobs was the bee&#x27;s knees, I wanted to be as effective as Gates.