Paul Allen Rips Bill Gates In Autobiography 249
itwbennett writes "Bill Gates was guilty of 'mercenary opportunism' when he schemed with Steve Ballmer to dilute Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen's equity in the company while Allen was recovering from Hodgkin's disease, according to Allen. In his upcoming autobiography, 'Idea Man,' which is excerpted in Vanity Fair, Allen paints a portrait of Gates as brilliant, focused, driven ... and ruthless. According to Allen, Gates in the early days twice sought larger equity in the company on the grounds that he 'did more.' Allen says he acquiesced each time, both because he understood his partner's reasoning and to avoid major conflict."
Re:That's how you sell Slashdot. (Score:5, Funny)
So when is Taco going to do an autobiography?
"I wanted to be the poll option, but CowboyNeal sought the position, and I acquiesced every time..."
Re:That's how you sell an autobiography (Score:3, Funny)
Well, yeah, a scandalous book might sell more, but does Paul Allen really need the money?
Just in case he doesn't, I'll be torrenting the PDF ebook scan all night.
Re:That's how you sell an autobiography (Score:2, Funny)
Experiences with sociopaths/narcissists does make one paranoid...
Re:Does it surprise anyone... (Score:5, Funny)
.... or $1 a year.