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1. After Bill and Paul had spent time in New Mexico with the Altair Computer (whose company MITS went out of business) they moved their business to Seattle, and were joined by their old college buddy, the unforgettable Steve Ballmer.
Also a narrator, Steve Ballmer comments "It was a 2-bit little company called "Microsoft"." ("Bit" pun intended?) But according to the movie, how did they come up with the name "Microsoft" in the first place?
2. According to the movie (in reality, he might religiously believe the others too!), what was Bill Gates' philosophy about life?
3. In conversation with Paul and Steve, Bill said "You know what they say in the Mafia? 'Keep you friends close, and your enemies closer.'"
Which enemies is he talking about in this case?
4. As the three Microsoft eccentrics run through Miami airport carrying their luggage in one hand (and suits in the other), they are late for an important meeting. In the toilets where they are about to put on their suits, Bill suddenly realises he's forgotten his tie. What happens next?
5. At the important meeting, Gates and co tell some well-dressed executives that Microsoft has what they need. What Microsoft product are they referring to?
6. Bill Gates discovers Apple's latest computer (the "Lisa") which makes him very angry because it makes his own products look antiquated. He decides to visit his "friendly" competitors Apple in Silicon Valley, California.
But he arrives at the airport late, just as his plane is leaving. What does he do to convince the gate's staff to make the plane wait for him?
7. At Apple's headquarters in Silicon Valley, what did Bill Gates say to convince Steve Jobs to let Microsoft work with Apple?
8. Steve Wozniak was in hospital at the time. But when he comes out of hospital and visits all his Apple colleagues in a local bar, half of them are the new Macintosh team and are throwing food and jeering at the others, who are flinging food right back. While Steve Jobs sits to the side and just laughs. What famous 80s song is (appropriately) playing in the background?
9. Why was Steve Wozniak in hospital?
10. Steve Jobs recruited John Sculley to be Apple's new CEO. Where did John work prior to Apple?
11. According to Steve Jobs, what famous artist said "Good artists copy, great artists STEAL"?
12. During a job interview, Steve Jobs belittles, demeans and virtually orders off Apple's premises an applicant he'd just met. Because the middle-aged, stuttering, nervous man turned out to be a ______.
13. Who was the famous film director Apple employed to film its "1984"-like TV commercial?
14. Why is Steve Jobs so angry with Bill Gates towards the end of the film?
15. Which character became the richest man in the world as a result of the events of this movie?
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