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Apple vs. Microsoft: The 1997 Deal That Saved Both Companies
In August 1997, Bill Gates appeared on a giant screen above a stunned audience at Macworld to announce Microsoft's $150 million investment in Apple—its fiercest competitor. We explore how this controversial deal not only saved Apple from collapse but also kept Microsoft out of an antitrust chokehold, transforming both companies and the competitive landscape of tech forever.
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By Modern TechIn August 1997, Bill Gates appeared on a giant screen above a stunned audience at Macworld to announce Microsoft's $150 million investment in Apple—its fiercest competitor. We explore how this controversial deal not only saved Apple from collapse but also kept Microsoft out of an antitrust chokehold, transforming both companies and the competitive landscape of tech forever.