About this book
The cofounder of Microsoft, Bill Gates helped transform society by ushering in the era of ubiquitous personal computing. This book examines the life and achievements of this standout American inventor and philanthropist. Bill Gates has been instrumental in creating and developing the home computing era that has thoroughly transformed nearly every aspect of our lives, from work to commerce to communication. Stepping down as CEO of Microsoft in 2000 after 25 years at the helm, he remained as chairman, a position he still holds. This book paints a vivid picture of Bill Gates that covers his early life and his years as an inquisitive and adventurous student to his experiences as a budding entrepreneur and billionaire philanthropist who has often been listed among the richest individuals in the world. Author Michael Becraft presents complete information on how Microsoft evolved, from the company's inception until Gates's departure from active leadership; documents the economic, ethical, financial, legal, management, and leadership applications inherent in Gates's work; and examines the criticism that Gates's actions and decisions have drawn throughout his career.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Halftitle
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Series Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Timeline: Events in the Life of Bill Gates
- Chapter 1 Bill Gates before Automated Computing
- Chapter 2 Early Days in Computing
- Chapter 3 Early Days of Microsoft
- Chapter 4 Development of Products Used Today (1985–1998)
- Chapter 5 Why Was Microsoft So Successful with Bill Gates?
- Chapter 6 Microsoft Trial
- Chapter 7 Steve Jobs and Bill Gates
- Chapter 8 Bill Gates in Writings
- Chapter 9 Family and Home of Bill
- Chapter 10 Role in Corporate Governance, Activism, and Outside Interests of Bill Gates
- Chapter 11 Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Giving Pledge
- Conclusion
- Notes
- Further Reading
- Index