Gates sees big dollars in little devices
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There is really no question that Bill Gates has a nose for a good business opportunity. Still, is he going to be able to make a go of it? Or will he miss the boat on this one? I feel that he has a plan for success on this one.
Still, with cell phones quickly gaining the power PCs had not that long ago, Microsoft’s chairman sees a bright future, in which the company’s operating system can quickly gain share from Nokia and others that run rival software.
Gates spoke to CNET News.com on the eve of a speech announcing Windows Mobile 5.0, the next version of Microsoft’s operating system for handhelds and cell phones. In the chat, Gates outlined the company’s mobile strategy, explained why Microsoft is steering clear of the portable-game market (for now) and described why he’s happy that Microsoft is an underdog, for a change. [Read the rest]