Bill Gates shares his notes

C|Net | at | by Mike

Now you have a chance to compare notes with Bill Gates. The Microsoft chairman is launching a Web site on Wednesday designed to to share his thoughts on everything from his foundation work to musings on other topics including energy and the environment.

Dubbed Gates Notes, the site is launching with postings from Gates himself, and in the works are plans to allow for more discussion on the topics he raises. In an exclusive interview, Gates told CNET that he missed having the kind of Web presence he had at Microsoft.