Bill Gates - 21st Century Robin Hood??

Pogue's Posts - Technology - New York Times Blog - Reconsidering Bill Gates
It's a weird week when you are suddenly find yourself considering if Bill Gates is the new Robin Hood, but that's what I've just done.
Gates has recently announced his retirement from his current position at Microsoft, so that he could continue to concetrate on his charity foundation, which is dedicated to eradicated disease and increase education. Some have reported that he intents to give away 95% of his wealth.
This is a very positive revelation in my eyes. Many have been critical of Microsoft's business tactics over the years, myself included, and Gates was at the helm when this was going on. However, the fact that he has now decided to use his money productively is to be welcomed. The individual may not be entirely to blame for the corporation's behaviour (although, feasibly he could be, since he owned it), so let's see if he can prove all the sceptics wrong, and show that he really isn't as evil as internet conspirators would like to portray him.