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What was gained by the rivalry between these two men and their firms? What was lost?

Both Bill Gates and Steve Jobs managed to achieve their own computer companies. Their rivalry made them the world's richest people. Their innovation and involvement with computer technology has further developed human capabilities and efficiency. For example, for the first time people were able to write without papers. Also, the invention of the computer brought the Internet, a worldwide system of computers which gave people the capability of having relationships with people within and outside of their country. It created a world where children could play games inside their homes rather than wandering somewhere unsafe. Although we gained many advantages through their rivalry, we also had many disadvantages too. For example, the invention of the computer games has distracted people from reality. It also has made people distant from their families and friends even though they are connected through the internet. Also, the cyberbullying has come into play a significant role in our life.