His first company--launched in his mid 20s--made software for X-ray imaging machines and, later, for laptop computers that helped field technicians troubleshoot glitches in large equipment made by the likes of Xerox and Siemens.

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His first company--launched in his mid 20s--made software for X-ray imaging machines and, later, for laptop computers that helped field technicians troubleshoot glitches in large equipment made by the likes of Xerox (nyse: XRX - news - people ) and Siemens.

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With a confidence borne of years of Tabasco abuse, I've plumped for the double-X chilli, a mid-strength choice that is awarded a "beware" on the menu.

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