Bill Gates, born William Henry Gates III on October 28, 1955, in Seattle, Washington, is a name synonymous with technology and philanthropy
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. As the co-founder of Microsoft, Gates played a pivotal role in the personal computer revolution of the 1970s and 1980s
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. His journey from a young programming enthusiast to one of the world’s wealthiest and most influential individuals is a testament to his vision, innovation, and relentless pursuit of excellence.
Gates’ fascination with computers began at an early age. By the time he was 13, he had already written his first software program
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. His passion for programming led him to form a group of like-minded individuals in high school, and together they developed a computerized system to manage their school’s payroll
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. This early venture, known as Traf-O-Data, laid the foundation for Gates’ future endeavors in the tech world
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In 1975, while still a sophomore at Harvard University, Gates teamed up with his childhood friend Paul Allen to develop software for the first microcomputers
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. Their breakthrough came when they adapted the BASIC programming language for use on microcomputers, which led to the formation of Microsoft
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. The company’s big break came when it licensed an operating system called MS-DOS to IBM, which became the standard operating system for IBM PCs
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Under Gates’ leadership, Microsoft grew rapidly, becoming the world’s largest personal-computer software company
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. Gates served as chairman, CEO, president, and chief software architect at various times, guiding the company through its most formative years
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. His business acumen and strategic vision helped Microsoft dominate the PC software market, making it a household name.
In addition to his success in the tech industry, Gates is also known for his philanthropic efforts. In 2000, he and his then-wife Melinda founded the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, one of the world’s largest private charitable foundations
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. The foundation focuses on global health, development, and education, with the goal
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