When in Seattle, Bono bunks with Bill Gates

Microsoft's chairman hangs out with U2's lead singer after a Seattle concert. "I was one of 20,000 screaming fans," Gates says.
Photos: Bono's buddy Bill Gates

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[Earl Benser]

Ol' Bill just wants an iPod...

... an autographed one, that is.

[bit-looter]

wao!

a true "revenge of the nerd".:)

I used to think U2 was cool

Now that they're buddy buddy with Bill Gates, I've changed my
mind.

[Bob_299]

Bill and Bono - Makes Sense

A friendship between Bill Gates and Bono makes sense, because both of them probably have very few opportunities to make friends. How many people does Bono meet on a daily basis who do not appear to have some secret desire to exploit him for money? How many people does Bill Gates meet on a daily basis who do not appear to have some secret desire to exploit their relationship with him to acquire fame?

[HansinYabutay]

Should Have Seen Bill in the Mosh Pit

Bill was rocking the house with his natural rhythm. It's amazing how those pocket pen protectors can look so hip.