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Book SynopsisThe 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.
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Bill Gates: A Biography Becraft has provided a concise, fairly thorough, and well-written biography of one of the most influential business leaders of the past 20 years. . . . The book is well written, with little or no obvious bias. . . . The introduction to the series included with this book states that it (and the rest of the series) is intended for public and school libraries. It would be well suited for these libraries, and could be useful in academic libraries serving community and junior colleges, as well as those supporting lower-level baccalaureate students. * ARBA *
Table of ContentsSeries 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
