Tech Junkies

April 25, 2011 Tech Junkies

Steve Jobs & Bill Gates – Entrepreneurs of the digital age

Another blog that is done for my social media class, this one pertaining to Steve Jobs of Apple and Bill Gates of Microsoft. When Bill Gates had the realization to focus on software instead of hardware, the decision was one that helped bring him to become the richest man in the world for so many, many years. While Steve Jobs may not be as “loaded” as Mr. Gates, the profound effect that Steve Jobs and Apple have had on American culture can be seen on not only any college campus but now in hospitals, nursing homes, and classrooms.

The leadership style and the success that both men had while developing their companies into the super-powers that they are now varies from Jobs to Gates. Steve Jobs now seems to be the face of Apple; with many people fearing that if Jobs leave of absence becomes permanent that Apple may collapse after a few years (me not being one of them). This leadership that Jobs has accumulated partly stems from Jobs amazing presentations when unveiling his Apple products and his ability to capture the American public through mystery and suspense. Steve Jobs has now made Apple not only a piece of merchandise, but almost another extension of the human body. Bill Gates has more made Microsoft into what some would call a monopolistic evil monster that really has no true identity. Bill Gates is known for his money, wheres Steve Jobs is know for his contribution to what society is becoming; how we watch tv, listen to music, learn with disabilities, and communicate with each other. I am not trying to say that Gates did not have a profound impact on society, but his impact is felt more in a monetary sense. When you think of Gates you think of the wonderful charity work he has done which he can do because he has so much money. Aside from his charitable works the lawsuits Microsoft faced in the 90’s and the overall criticism through comic books such as Bloom County and more recently in Paul Allen’s new book, Microsoft and Bill Gates are usually not thought of in such high regard as most people do with Steve Jobs. Generally people do not think of Gates as coming out with anything even remotely as creative as an Ipod, or more importantly lately, an Ipad.

What the future holds for these two companies, well as they say only time will tell. What is certain is that the American public is growing more and more found of Apple and its’ products, and with bombs like Vista coming out it will be interesting to see what step Microsoft tries to take next to try and keep up Apple’s burgeoning success.

I’m making a new video chronicling the Dell Children’s Hospital Fund Raiser, so look back from that in the next coming week.

*WINE OF THE BLOG* – Guy Larmandier Vertus Brut Champagne Premier Cru NV – In most languages “Champagne” is synonymous with “party”, and my culture is no different. After a fun filled weekend celebrating 2 fun-filled years of being with my gorgeous girlfriend, we ended the festivities by breaking open this fittingly-gorgeous bottle. Nice acidity balances with the citrus and minerality of the wine, at under $50 a bottle you need to be drinking this and letting the good times roll!

*MUSIC OF THE BLOG* – THE STRANGER – LORD HURON – After watching Lord Huron at this years SXSW 2011 in Austin, Tx, I fell for the band. I hope you do the same.

Also, here are some amazing pictures of street art done by my favorite artist, Vhils. I know it’s completely off my blog topic(s) but I thought they might bring a smile to your face as they did to mine.