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Dave Barry

Bill Gates is a very rich man today... and do you want to know why? The answer is one word: versions.

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Dave Barry is saying that Bill Gates became wealthy because of the way software is sold in multiple updated editions or releases. Each new version encourages customers to buy again, creating ongoing profits rather than just a single sale.

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