Bill Gates's new website: The Gates Notes

I think that Bill can do a world of good by sharing his thoughts via a blog like this. Assuming he is candid and fosters real communication, that is. Sections like 'What I'm thinking about/what I'm learning' is exactly the right attitude.

Re: Bill Gates's new website: The Gates Notes

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Post by [deleted] » Wed, Jan 20, 2010, 9:10 PM UTC

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Re: Bill Gates's new website: The Gates Notes

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Post by unexpected » Wed, Jan 20, 2010, 9:18 PM UTC

Really pretty, really well-done website. (Even if it's going to get grief because it uses Silverlight).

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Post by kevingadd » Wed, Jan 20, 2010, 9:21 PM UTC

javery wrote: post #3

Why am I not surprised that it is using both WebForms and Silverlight... I see that big chunk of viewstate there Bill.

I honestly wouldn't have guessed. The layout is understated, the page loads quickly, and it's easy to navigate and read. I wonder if the site is based on some existing content management system, or if it's something custom. It would be kind of a cool surprise if it turned out that Bill authored the site himself for fun (but that seems unlikely).

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Post by fronx » Wed, Jan 20, 2010, 9:21 PM UTC

Some notes on the design: IMO { The navigation feels a little fragile, maybe because of the small font size and delicate lines. But it's also quite original, especially the "view by topic" branch. The right column (only visible on some pages) could easily be mistaken for advertising, possibly because of the tiny sans-serif type. Overall the style and copy gives a personal, likable impression. }

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Post by Alex3917 » Wed, Jan 20, 2010, 9:22 PM UTC

dnewcome wrote: post #5

I think that Bill can do a world of good by sharing his thoughts via a blog like this. Assuming he is candid and fosters real communication, that is. Sections like 'What I'm thinking about/what I'm learning' is exactly the right attitude.

The problem is that Bill Gates only reads books that reinforce his existing beliefs. That's why he's so pro-KIPP, because he doesn't have any interest in authors like John Taylor Gatto. (Or at least this is what I heard from someone who had lunch with him recently.)