Bill Gates: ‘Manufacturing computers seemed too risky…Writing software was just brainpower and time’
The Microsoft cofounder recalls his early thinking on hardware vs. software in an excerpt from his latest book.
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Bill Gates uses the ‘love and logic’ parenting style with his children that his dad used to support him
Bill Gates (second from left) pictured with his father, William Gates Sr., his mother, Mary Gates, and his then wife, Melinda French Gates. © 2024 Fortune Media IP ...
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Bill Gates says Steve Jobs told him he should’ve taken acid as it would have made Microsoft’s products look better
Steve Jobs (left) believed Bill Gates (right) should have taken acid in order for Microsoft's early products to be more interesting. © 2024 Fortune Media IP Limited ...
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How Paul Allen and Bill Gates landed on the idea for Microsoft after cycling through many other startup ideas
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Bill Gates accuses Elon Musk of ‘insane s—‘ and ‘populist stirring’ in foreign countries
While Bill Gates might think Elon Musk is right about some aspects of DOGE, he's not a fan of his other political work. © 2024 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights ...
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Bill Gates thought he was “one mistake away from death” with Microsoft until the late 90s
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Bill Gates says he will never downsize his ‘gigantic’ $130 million mansion he bought for just $2 million
Billionaires Bill Gates and Warren Buffett wouldn't trade their houses for anything—and the homes are among their favorite investments. © 2024 Fortune Media IP ...