In a resurfaced 1995 interview, Bill Gates faced laughter on The Late Show with David Letterman while explaining the internet's potential. Gates described features like online publishing, email, and niche communities, met with skepticism and jokes. The clip now highlights the contrast between initial disbelief and the internet's current ubiquitous role.
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