Bill Gates probably laughed it off and blamed it on the fact it was a pirated version of Windows, and of course it wasn't the operating systems fault but some poorly coded application.
Anyways I've been going over the SEFC master art plan today and came across some stuff that could hint at what's in store for the olympic flame. Here's a quote.
OLYMPIC COUNCIL FIRE
Making the connection between the ceremonial Olympic Torch as
symbol, and the council fire as a social gathering place, ties the
intent of the Olympic Games with the need for diverse communities
(nations) to come together. The Council Fire is sited along the
waterfront promenade and designed for a variety of programming
functions. The Olympic Council Fire is an element that provides
the lasting legacy of this historical event, creating an ongoing
dynamic community resource.
Because of concerns about safety and appropriate uses of the
Council Fire, placing the artwork as close to the Community Center
and possible is important. This gives the work the “eyes and ears”
it needs to be viable as a long-term social gathering space.
The fire “hearth” envisioned in the Art + Idea section of the plan
should be placed in closed proximity to the Community Center facility
(development 2A). VANOC representatives also spoke of the need for
some sort of containers or vessels in several locations to display the
Olympic flame. Placing sculptural works for the flame in the water might
also be explored.