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Bill Gates
- Born: William Henry Gates III in October 28, 1955 at Seattle, Washington, U.S.
- Education: Harvard University (dropped out)
- Occupations: Businessman, investor, philanthropist, programmer, writer
- Years active: 1972–present
- Known for: Co-founder of Microsoft and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
- Website: gatesnotes.com
Bill Gates, born on October 28, 1955, is an American business magnate, philanthropist, and software developer. He is best known as the co-founder of Microsoft Corporation, one of the world's largest and most influential technology companies.
In 1975, Gates and his childhood friend Paul Allen co-founded Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They started by developing and selling BASIC interpreters for Altair 8800, an early personal computer. Under Gates' leadership, Microsoft went on to dominate the personal computer operating system market with its flagship product, MS-DOS, and later with Windows.
Bill Gates served as the CEO of Microsoft until 2000 and as the chairman and chief software architect until 2008. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in shaping the software industry and driving Microsoft's growth and success.
In recent years, Bill Gates has also been involved in addressing climate change and promoting sustainable development. He has invested in renewable energy technologies and has been a vocal proponent of clean energy solutions.
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