BILL GATES
1955–
American business magnate, computer software developer, investor, and philanthropist Bill Gates is best known for cofounding Microsoft. The global computer business ushered in the personal computer era, transforming almost every aspect of modern life, from work to personal communication.
An inquisitive student, William Henry Gates discovered his interest in computers while attending the private Lakeside School in Seattle. He began writing software programs at the age of 13 with his friend Paul Allen. Two years later, Gates and Allen developed a computer program to monitor traffic ...
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