The news coincides with escalating hostilities between Gates and Musk, two of the most well-known names in the IT industry.
Musk, who is well-known for his strong beliefs and sometimes contentious remarks, vented his annoyance at Gates and his business on social media.
Musk’s tweet, “It’s time to stop supporting companies that don’t align with progress and innovation,” immediately sparked a backlash from tech aficionados and Microsoft fans.
Although Musk’s motivations for calling for a boycott are yet unknown, many people surmise that they could have something to do with the two billionaires’ continuing disagreements.
In recent years, Musk and Gates have had a tense relationship. Musk has publicly criticized Gates’ environmental policies and his opinions on electric cars, a topic that he controls via Tesla.
