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Gates receives knighthood

Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates receives honorary knighthood from Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, in recognition of his charitable works in Commonwealth countries. Gates' wife, Melinda, is at right.

Credit: Owen Humphreys


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Caption Comp
by March 2, 2005 8:50 AM PST
Come on.. what are they saying?

Queen: "I believe it's called Linux..."
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Caption Comp
by March 2, 2005 8:50 AM PST
Come on.. what are they saying?

Queen: "I believe it's called Linux..."
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Not just any knight...
by March 3, 2005 12:38 PM PST
Of course, they didn't publish that info, but Gates was made a Dark Knight. You know, for tirelessly pursuing Evil in its many forms and his good 'ole Plots for World Domination. Now the heroes have a real, honest-to-god villain to cross swords with.

Only one question remains though. What special powers did Gates receive with this class change? Dark Knights get all kind of cool abilities and equipment to augment their scheming.

In any case, looks like mr. Gates can now shoot for that title of Evil Overlord for real.
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Not just any knight...
by March 3, 2005 12:38 PM PST
Of course, they didn't publish that info, but Gates was made a Dark Knight. You know, for tirelessly pursuing Evil in its many forms and his good 'ole Plots for World Domination. Now the heroes have a real, honest-to-god villain to cross swords with.

Only one question remains though. What special powers did Gates receive with this class change? Dark Knights get all kind of cool abilities and equipment to augment their scheming.

In any case, looks like mr. Gates can now shoot for that title of Evil Overlord for real.
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Product Activation
by Stating March 3, 2005 11:32 PM PST
Bill Gates was required to visit the Queen in person to get his knighthood activated. The Palace has had problems with counterfeits showing up in the field recently. It is causing them great loss of revenue.

The product key for Bill's knighthood is:
ABGS-HYSY-08HB-66E3-AABC-ABGS-HYSY-08HB-66E3-AABC-ABGS-HYSY-08HB-66E3-AABC-ABGS-HYSY-08HB-66E3-AABC-ABGS-HYSY-08HB-66E3-AABC-ABGS-HYSY-08HB-66E3-AABC-ABGS-HYSY-08HB-66E3-AABC-ABGS-HYSY-08HB-66E3-AABC-ABGS-HYSY-08HB-66E3-AABC-ABGS-HYSY-08HB-66E3-AABC-ABGS-HYSY-08HB-66E3-AABC-ABGS-HYSY-08HB-66E3-AABC-ABGS-HYSY-08HB-66E3-AABC-ABGS-HYSY-08HB-66E3-AABC-ABGS-HYSY-08HB-66E3-AABC-9999
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Product Activation
by Stating March 3, 2005 11:32 PM PST
Bill Gates was required to visit the Queen in person to get his knighthood activated. The Palace has had problems with counterfeits showing up in the field recently. It is causing them great loss of revenue.

The product key for Bill's knighthood is:
ABGS-HYSY-08HB-66E3-AABC-ABGS-HYSY-08HB-66E3-AABC-ABGS-HYSY-08HB-66E3-AABC-ABGS-HYSY-08HB-66E3-AABC-ABGS-HYSY-08HB-66E3-AABC-ABGS-HYSY-08HB-66E3-AABC-ABGS-HYSY-08HB-66E3-AABC-ABGS-HYSY-08HB-66E3-AABC-ABGS-HYSY-08HB-66E3-AABC-ABGS-HYSY-08HB-66E3-AABC-ABGS-HYSY-08HB-66E3-AABC-ABGS-HYSY-08HB-66E3-AABC-ABGS-HYSY-08HB-66E3-AABC-ABGS-HYSY-08HB-66E3-AABC-ABGS-HYSY-08HB-66E3-AABC-9999
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Grandma
by March 5, 2005 8:34 AM PST
"One more thing Bill, before you go - could you take a look at my PC?"

"Your Majesty, do you have an internet connection? I'd kinda like to get this thing on eBay before we lose the spotlight."

"Now take your tea off of the tray and use this CD."
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Grandma
by March 5, 2005 8:34 AM PST
"One more thing Bill, before you go - could you take a look at my PC?"

"Your Majesty, do you have an internet connection? I'd kinda like to get this thing on eBay before we lose the spotlight."

"Now take your tea off of the tray and use this CD."
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