Speaking of Kids...

A photo of my boss, shortly before I arrived at Microsoft. 

Okay, actually my boss's boss's boss's boss's boss, and maybe not so shortly, since I've only been here 15 years, and this picture was taken in 1983 1985 (thanks Tommy Williams).  Via MonkeyMethods (click for some amusing caption suggestions!) from Snopes.

I remember the days before Windows (gasp!), and my first PC looked just like the one on Bill's desk.  You'll all notice the Mac Plus next to the IBM PC.  And just the other day, I had to tell my kids what the round dial was for on a phone...

Where was I in 1983? More than a little resemblance (proud to be a geek).

 

Bill Gates, 1983 1985

John Porcaro, about the same time...

Comments

[Tommy Williams]

If that's a Mac Plus, then no way that picture was taken in 1983: it would have to be
1985. The Mac itself only came out in 1984 -- remember the ad in the Super Bowl that year?

[Tommy Williams]

It was taken in 1985:

http://www.snopes.com/photos/people/gates.asp

[Krishnan]

Hei John:

I am glad you are back and looking forward to your postings again.

[mark]

I agree, it was in 1985.