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Bill Gates
The Sultan of Software


In his relatively short life, the forty-something Bill Gates has managed the change the world. His wealth, which has reached mythic proportions, often overshadows his accomplishment of heralding in the age of the personal computer. With his Microsoft Windows operating software running over 90% of the world's computers, Gates has created one of the most powerful corporate entities in history - and in the process, brought technology and people closer together than anyone ever thought possible.

PROFILE



Bill Gates

Name: William Henry Gates III
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Lives: Seattle, Washington
Education: Dropped out of Harvard
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Biography
The Biography of Bill Gates

Cool Facts about Microsoft

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Timeline
Gates purchased an operating system - DOS, for only $50,000. After some brilliant tactical maneuvers, he had become a millionaire by licensing the software to IBM. See how Bill rose to power and fame in this timeline.


Photo Gallery
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Bill Gates' 1994 Interview with Playboy
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Quotes and Musings from Bill
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