Jobs vs. Gates

Hard to believe, if you are not an eye witness. But it’s true. The two most important men of IT (whatever it may mean) shared the same stage at the same time sitting next to each other. And they talked seriously among many intervals of joking.

All this happened during the latest All things Digital conference. It is the new of the week, the month and the year.

I ‘m with Jobs because he makes better products and because he is a reason to think and move ahead.

However it would be foolish not to appreciate Gates. His work and products gave us the opportunity to become aware of a new digital era and find work. If he hadn’t computers so popular we would probably still use those green monitors. Is there anyone who remembers them?

They appeared wearing their typical costumes. Jobs wore his black sweater, blue jeans and sneakers. Indeed we switched back to New Balance despite the cooperation between Apple and Nike. Gates was again a nerd. He wore his classic shirt and trousers. No surprise.

It was obvious that Jobs was going to be the star of the show. However both were nervous at certain moments. I noticed Jobs while Gates did the talking: a hidden smile and the eye of the tiger before the attack. When he had something obvious to say he did his magic. When he didn’t he was somewhat awkward.

Gates let his opponent talk more, but he didn’t halt making jokes and even talking about the Mac and the PC guy. He apparently was less expressive than Jobs and more unassertive. He was Gates himself.

The people who took the interview did magnificent work: they were loose but they made some inconvenient questions to their guests. On the other hand, what can be really inconvenient for there guys? Maybe nothing.

Such an event can be the beginning of rumors and a new episode of the battle between the fans of each other. What I suggest is to relax and relish this one moment.