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Part One: The Ballad of Bill Gates

Behind the Bastards

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Gates, Innovation, and the Tech Rivalry

This chapter explores Bill Gates' early relationship with technology and the contrasting ethics of the computing pioneers. It delves into Microsoft's rise, highlighting the company’s aggressive competition with Netscape and the subsequent antitrust scrutiny they faced. Through anecdotes and critiques, the chapter reveals the complex dynamics of innovation, profit, and rivalry in the tech industry.

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