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Bill Gates Love of Computers

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Born on October 28, 1955 in Seattle to an upper middle class family, William Henry Gates III began to show an earnest curiosity in computer programming at the age of 13. Gates pursued his interest in the programming field and then cofounded the world's leading company in computer software. This did not happen overnight, yet Bill's dedication and genius helped him create Microsoft. Now, while being at the top, Bill Gates keeps inspiring us by sticking with his company, bringing us the latest software, motivating the advancement of computers, and showing great generosity to charities. Bill Gates still keeps on working with Microsoft even after making billions off of one company. He cofounded Microsoft with Paul Allen who he met while attending Lakeside School. Gates amazes us because instead of selling all of his 230 billion dollar company and holding on to the profits, he incorporated his business and became a chairman of the company. This not only smart in a business approach, but also on a stress relieving manner, helped him make Microsoft better as a company and it added a lot to his net worth. Now he did not have to run a whole industry with Paul Allen, other people could invest money and ideas to improve Microsoft. Gates only owns 6.4 percent of Microsoft stock, but he nonetheless contributes to the progression of the organization. As a chairman of the Microsoft Corporation, Bill Gates, even with all the new and innovative programs created, still doesn't think

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