Bill Gates looks beyond Facebook

Seattle PI | at | by Mike

Microsoft's big bet on the online social network Facebook isn't stopping Chairman Bill Gates from promoting other popular Internet hangouts.

Gates is helping out LinkedIn's online professional network by setting up a profile on the service and posing a question to help draw more attention to a makeover of the Web site's front page.

The question, scheduled to be posted Thursday, will solicit suggestions on the best way to encourage more young people to pursue careers in science and technology.