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October 1, 1985
October 1, 1985
"Steve made it very difficult [for Apple employees] to be part of a team approach that a company of Apple's size really needs to have. I mix those skills somewhat better than Steve.''

Bill Gates, in The Seattle Times

NEXT: November 27, 1989
Last updated June 30 2008: 10:26 AM ET
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