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1996 Boardwatch BillGatus of Borg Bill Gates Poster 24x32 Microsoft Vintage

$250 · Offered by eBay

Rare vintage “BillGatus of Borg” poster from Boardwatch Magazine, published in 1996, featuring Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates depicted as a Borg from Star Trek: The Next Generation. The artwork is a great crossover between 1990s computer culture and Star Trek fandom. Inspired by the Borg, the cybernetic collective introduced in Star Trek: The Next Generation and famous for assimilating other civilizations and technology, “BillGatus of Borg” humorously parodies Microsoft and Bill Gates' enormous influence over the personal-computer industry during the 1990s. Originally associated with the May 1996 issue of Boardwatch Magazine, this poster captures a unique moment in the early commercial Internet era, when Microsoft, Windows and the rapidly expanding Internet were transforming the technology industry. Details: Boardwatch Magazine “BillGatus of Borg” poster Features Bill Gates as a Star Trek: The Next Generation-style Borg Bill Gates / Microsoft / Star Trek parody artwork Published: 1996 Size: Approximately 24" x 32" Original vintage piece, not a modern reproduction Great crossover collectible for Star Trek, TNG, Borg, Microsoft, vintage computer and Internet-history collectors This is an unusual piece of 1990s technology and pop-culture memorabilia that would make a fantastic display in an office, computer room, game room, Star Trek collection, vintage computing setup, or technology-themed space. Condition: Vintage pre-owned condition. This poster was previously displayed in m

  • Year: 1996
  • Condition: Very Good

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