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On Tuesday at Microsoft Tech-Ed 2008 in Orlando, Bill Gates gave what was billed as his last keynote as a full-time Microsoft employee. He talked about the past and the future of software development and even made a few product announcements.

Gates said:

“When I think back on the early days of development when we were all programming in DOS, and then take a look at what we can do now with technologies like the .NET Framework, it simply amazes me how far we’ve come. I started out as a developer and that’s what I remain at heart, so I have a personal interest in the future of the field. I am confident that the path we are laying out today will serve you well into the future.”

I doubt this will be the last Gates keynote, and I think it’s very likely that he could return to Microsoft full-time if there’s even a hint that he’s still needed. Nevertheless, this is a speech worth seeing.

Watch the video of the entire Gates keynote (you’ll need to have Silverlight installed):

Jason HinerJason Hiner is the Editor in Chief of TechRepublic. Previously, he worked as an IT Manager in the health care industry. You can find him on Twitter, LinkedIn and at JasonHiner.com. To see the gadgets and personal tech he uses, view his gdgt profile.

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At least you get to watch it. seskier@... | 06/04/08
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Why Do We Need Silverlight? robertmro | 06/06/08
RE: Video: Bill Gates talks past and future in his 'last keynote' for Microsoft kandrolewicz@... | 06/04/08
Because there are essentially two Tech-Eds this year Jason HinerTechrepublic Moderator | 06/04/08
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