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    Bill Gates was born in 1955 in Seattle, Washington. He showed an early interest in computers, writing his first program at age 13. Gates enrolled at Harvard but dropped out in his junior year to start Microsoft with his friend Paul Allen. Microsoft began as a company creating software for personal computers. Under Gates' leadership, Microsoft became the worldwide leader in software and helped make computers more useful and accessible to the average person. Gates stepped down as CEO in 2006 but remains chairman of Microsoft and dedicates his time to his philanthropic foundation with his wife, Melinda.

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    Bill Gates was born in 1955 in Seattle, Washington. He showed an early interest in computers, writing his first program at age 13. Gates enrolled at Harvard but dropped out in his junior year to start Microsoft with his friend Paul Allen. Microsoft began as a company creating software for personal computers. Under Gates' leadership, Microsoft became the worldwide leader in software and helped make computers more useful and accessible to the average person. Gates stepped down as CEO in 2006 but remains chairman of Microsoft and dedicates his time to his philanthropic foundation with his wife, Melinda.

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    Bill Gates was born in 1955 in Seattle, Washington. He showed an early interest in computers, writing his first program at age 13. Gates enrolled at Harvard but dropped out in his junior year to start Microsoft with his friend Paul Allen. Microsoft began as a company creating software for personal computers. Under Gates' leadership, Microsoft became the worldwide leader in software and helped make computers more useful and accessible to the average person. Gates stepped down as CEO in 2006 but remains chairman of Microsoft and dedicates his time to his philanthropic foundation with his wife, Melinda.

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    Founder of Microsoft

    Childhood
    Born October 28, 1955 to William H. Gates II & Mary

    Gates. Grew up in Seattle, WA. 2 sisters- Kristi (older) and Libby (younger). Father was a Seattle attorney Mother was a schoolteacher, University of Washington regent, & chairman of United Way International. His real name is William H. Gates III.

    School Days
    Enrolled into Lakeside Prep at age 13.
    Wrote his first computer program in 8th grade. Graduated from Lakeside and registered at

    Harvard College in the fall of 1973. SAT score: 1590 out of 1600.

    College
    Lived down the hall from Steve

    Ballmer his freshman year at Harvard. Steve is now Microsofts chief executive officer. His sophomore year, he developed a solution to one of a series of unsolved problems that was later published in a paper with Harvard scientists. Solution held record as the fastest version in over thirty years.

    Moving On
    Gates, and long-time friend Paul Allen, began

    Microsoft in 1975. Left Harvard his junior year to devote his life to Microsoft. Had a passion for computers and creating software. Believed that the computer would soon be a valuable tool in every home. Created software for personal computers.

    Now
    Chairman of Microsoft Corp.
    Has brought the company to continually advance and

    improve software technology. He has made it easier, more cost-effective and more enjoyable to use computers. Microsoft is now the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses reach full potential.

    Other
    * Currently employs over 78,000 people in 105 countries

    and regions. * Had revenues of $52.12 billion for the year ending in June 2007. * Gates has been responsible for the companys strategies until 2006. * He has vigorously broadened the companys range of products.

    Other
    Gates and his wife, Melinda, created a foundation

    called the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. It has over $28.8 billion to support charitable initiatives in the areas of global health and education. He has written two books, The Road Ahead (1995) and Business @ the Speed of Thought (1999).

    Bill Gates ($53 billion) is now the 2nd richest man in the world, behind Carlos Slim Helu ($53.5 billion).

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