Bill Gates

Early Life and Microsoft

- 1975 - Co-founded Microsoft with Paul Allen in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

- 1979 - Microsoft relocated to Washington State.

- 1985 - Microsoft launched Windows 1.0, a significant step in personal computing.

- 1995 - The release of Windows 95 revolutionized the personal computer market, solidifying Microsoft's dominance.

- January 2000 - Stepped down as CEO of Microsoft, with Steve Ballmer succeeding him. Gates retained his position... Sign in / Sign up to learn more about Bill Gates

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