Activity 3: Apple vs Microsoft [6 points]
Bill Gates and Steve Jobs are two big names in the field of digital technology. Bill Gates is the founder of Microsoft while Steve Jobs was a co-founder of Apple. Both men are very creative and inventive. In fact, Steve Jobs invented the Apple computer, iPod, iPhone, and iPad. Sadly, he passed away in 2011.
Bill Gates, on the other hand, invented Microsoft software, like Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office. He is now one of the richest people in the world, and with his wife, Melinda, has created a charity called The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Both men worked in the same field (digital technology) and were seen as competitors or rivals. They are not the only rivals in the world. In fact, some of the most famous rivalries occur between sports teams. One example is the rivalry between the All Blacks and the Wallabies rugby teams.
There is a rivalry between New Zealand All Blacks and South African springboks. Between the rivalry the springboks won 2 back then but New Zealand have 2 wins now and 1 tie.
There is a rivalry between England and Wales. Both teams come from Great Britain and they are battling to see which team is the greatest from Great Britain.
There is a rivalry between England and Scotland. Both teams also come from Great Britain and are battling to see which team is the greatest from Great Britain.
Do you have a rival Christopher? Sometimes having a rival makes you work harder and so long as you play fair it can be a healthy attribute! Keep blogging, and commenting on others, to increase your chance of winning one of the awesome prizes and to keep up your learning over the school break!
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