Bill Gates' Letter to Pony Ma (Forwarded)

by ren4957 on 2008-04-10 09:27:38

To: Pony Ma

From: Bill Gates

Importance: High

Dear Pony,

I hope you don't mind me sending this email. I've heard that you might have some opinions about me, and I'd like to engage in some private communication with you. Below are my five points of view, which do not represent the official stance of Microsoft. :)

1. In life, who can avoid being cut?

I've heard that your registered user base is a couple hundred million, and the number of people online simultaneously exceeds 10 million. While I'm a bit skeptical, it still shocks me. You guys are really doing an excellent job! I’m glad I still have Windows and my bundling expertise as my ace in the hole; otherwise, I’d be at a loss. Thank you to the great IBM, thank you to the great piracy industry, and thank you to my parents...

(Note: This appears to be a playful or satirical message, so I’ve translated it while preserving its tone.)