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About Bill Gates

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William Henry "Bill" Gates III (born October 28, 1955) is an American business magnate, philanthropist, and chairman of Microsoft, the software company he founded with Paul Allen. He is consistently ranked among the world's wealthiest people and the wealthiest overall from 1995 to 2010, excluding 2007. During his career at Microsoft, Gates held... Full Article

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  1. Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates speaks at the "Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases" conference at the Royal College of Physicians in London January 30, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 weeks ago

    Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates speaks at the "Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases" conference at the Royal College of Physicians in London January 30, 2012.

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  2. Microsoft founder Bill Gates (R) speaks at the "Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases" conference as GlaxoSmithKline Chief Executive Officer Andrew Witty looks on at the Royal College of Physicians in London January 30, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 weeks ago

    Microsoft founder Bill Gates (R) speaks at the "Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases" conference as GlaxoSmithKline Chief Executive Officer Andrew Witty looks on at the Royal College of Physicians in London January 30, 2012.

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  3. A picture of Microsoft founder and US billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates is seen at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting on January 27, 2012 in Davos. Gates unveiled on January 36, 2012 a $750 million donation to the United Nations Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    A picture of Microsoft founder and US billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates is seen at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting on January 27, 2012 in Davos. Gates unveiled on January 36, 2012 a $750 million donation to the United Nations Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis...

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  4. Bill Gates, left, and Mexico's President Felipe Calderon, right, attend a session at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 weeks ago

    Bill Gates, left, and Mexico's President Felipe Calderon, right, attend a session at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012.

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  5. President of Mexico Felipe Calderon (R) looks at US businessman Bill Gates as he address, on January 26, 2012, participants at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the congress center of the Swiss resort of Davos. Over four decades, the annual World Economic Forum in the Swiss ski resort... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    President of Mexico Felipe Calderon (R) looks at US businessman Bill Gates as he address, on January 26, 2012, participants at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the congress center of the Swiss resort of Davos. Over four decades, the annual World Economic Forum in the Swiss ski resort...

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  6. President of Mexico Felipe Calderon (L) gives his address by Microsoft founger Bill Gates, on January 26, 2012 at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the Swiss resort of Davos. Over four decades, the annual World Economic Forum in the Swiss ski resort of Davos has become an emblem of the... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    President of Mexico Felipe Calderon (L) gives his address by Microsoft founger Bill Gates, on January 26, 2012 at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the Swiss resort of Davos. Over four decades, the annual World Economic Forum in the Swiss ski resort of Davos has become an emblem of the...

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  7. The Global Fund board chairman Simon Bland (L) and Microsoft founder and US billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates pose next to a cutout of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair to promote the Global Fund's 10th anniversary during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting on January... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    The Global Fund board chairman Simon Bland (L) and Microsoft founder and US billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates pose next to a cutout of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair to promote the Global Fund's 10th anniversary during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting on January...

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  8. Microsoft founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates hold a medecine while posing next to a cut out of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair to promote the Global Fund's 10th anniversary during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting on January 26, 2012 in Davos. Gates... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    Microsoft founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates hold a medecine while posing next to a cut out of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair to promote the Global Fund's 10th anniversary during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting on January 26, 2012 in Davos. Gates...

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  9. Bill Gates, right, and Nigerian Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala attend a panel session at the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. Gates announced a US dollar 750 million contribution to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 weeks ago

    Bill Gates, right, and Nigerian Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala attend a panel session at the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. Gates announced a US dollar 750 million contribution to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.

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  10. Bill Gates listens on during a plenary session at the 42nd annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Switzerland, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. The overarching theme of the meeting, which will take place from Jan. 25 to 29, is "The Great Transformation: Shaping New Models". AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 weeks ago

    Bill Gates listens on during a plenary session at the 42nd annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Switzerland, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. The overarching theme of the meeting, which will take place from Jan. 25 to 29, is "The Great Transformation: Shaping New Models".

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  11. Bill Gates holds a medicine as he speaks at a press conference on the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria at the 42nd Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Switzerland, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. Gates announced a US dollar 750 million contribution to... AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 weeks ago

    Bill Gates holds a medicine as he speaks at a press conference on the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria at the 42nd Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Switzerland, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. Gates announced a US dollar 750 million contribution to...

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  12. Bill Gates attends a panel session at the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. Gates announced a US dollar 750 million contribution to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 weeks ago

    Bill Gates attends a panel session at the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. Gates announced a US dollar 750 million contribution to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.

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  13. Microsoft founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates (L) speaks next to UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Director-General Jose Graziano da Silva on January 26, 2012 at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the Swiss resort of Davos. Over four decades, the annual WEF in the... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    Microsoft founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates (L) speaks next to UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Director-General Jose Graziano da Silva on January 26, 2012 at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the Swiss resort of Davos. Over four decades, the annual WEF in the...

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  14. Bill Gates, center right, and Simon Bland, board chair of The Global Fund, pose to promote the Global Fund's 10th anniversary at the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. Gates announced a US dollar 750 million contribution to the Global Fund to fight AIDS,... AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 weeks ago

    Bill Gates, center right, and Simon Bland, board chair of The Global Fund, pose to promote the Global Fund's 10th anniversary at the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. Gates announced a US dollar 750 million contribution to the Global Fund to fight AIDS,...

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  15. Bill Gates poses next to a cut out of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair to promote the Global Fund's 10th anniversary at the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. Gates announced a US dollar 750 million contribution to the Global Fund to fight AIDS,... AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 weeks ago

    Bill Gates poses next to a cut out of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair to promote the Global Fund's 10th anniversary at the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. Gates announced a US dollar 750 million contribution to the Global Fund to fight AIDS,...

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  16. Microsoft founder Bill Gates attends a session at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, January 26, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 weeks ago

    Microsoft founder Bill Gates attends a session at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, January 26, 2012.

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  17. Microsoft founder Bill Gates (L) talks to Mexico President Felipe Calderon addresses a session at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, January 26, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 weeks ago

    Microsoft founder Bill Gates (L) talks to Mexico President Felipe Calderon addresses a session at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, January 26, 2012.

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  18. Microsoft founder Bill Gates speaks with a reporter, after discussing his 2012 annual letter with the Global Poverty Project at London School of Economics in London January 25, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 weeks ago

    Microsoft founder Bill Gates speaks with a reporter, after discussing his 2012 annual letter with the Global Poverty Project at London School of Economics in London January 25, 2012.

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  19. Microsoft chairman and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates (L) smiles next to European Parliament President Martin Schulz during the 'Living Proof - The Impact of Effective Aid' hearing hosted by the Development Committee of the European Parliament at the European Parliament in Brussels... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    Microsoft chairman and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates (L) smiles next to European Parliament President Martin Schulz during the 'Living Proof - The Impact of Effective Aid' hearing hosted by the Development Committee of the European Parliament at the European Parliament in Brussels...

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  20. Microsoft chairman and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates attends the 'Living Proof - The Impact of Effective Aid' hearing hosted by the Development Committee of the European Parliament at the European Parliament in Brussels on January 24, 2012. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    Microsoft chairman and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates attends the 'Living Proof - The Impact of Effective Aid' hearing hosted by the Development Committee of the European Parliament at the European Parliament in Brussels on January 24, 2012.

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  21. Microsoft chairman and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates (L) speaks with European Parliament President Martin Schulz (R) at the European Parliament in Brussels on January 24, 2012. Bill Gates took part today in the 'Living Proof - The Impact of Effective Aid' hearing hosted by the... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    Microsoft chairman and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates (L) speaks with European Parliament President Martin Schulz (R) at the European Parliament in Brussels on January 24, 2012. Bill Gates took part today in the 'Living Proof - The Impact of Effective Aid' hearing hosted by the...

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  22. Microsoft founder Bill Gates addresses the European Parliament in Brussels January 24, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 weeks ago

    Microsoft founder Bill Gates addresses the European Parliament in Brussels January 24, 2012.

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  23. Microsoft's Bill Gates speaks during a plenary session at the European Parliament in Brussels on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012. Gates is in Brussels Tuesday to meet EU officials and attend a plenary on effective aid. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 weeks ago

    Microsoft's Bill Gates speaks during a plenary session at the European Parliament in Brussels on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012. Gates is in Brussels Tuesday to meet EU officials and attend a plenary on effective aid.

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  24. European Commission Chairman Jose Manuel Barroso (L) welcomes Microsoft chairman and billionaire US philanthropist Bill Gates on January 24, 2012 at EU headquarters in Brussels. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    European Commission Chairman Jose Manuel Barroso (L) welcomes Microsoft chairman and billionaire US philanthropist Bill Gates on January 24, 2012 at EU headquarters in Brussels.

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  25. Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates, left, speaks to the media while China's Vice Minister of Science and Technology Zhang Laiwu, right, listens after Gates delivered a speech at the Ministry of Science and Technology in Beijing Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011. Gates confirmed Wednesday he is... AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

    Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates, left, speaks to the media while China's Vice Minister of Science and Technology Zhang Laiwu, right, listens after Gates delivered a speech at the Ministry of Science and Technology in Beijing Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011. Gates confirmed Wednesday he is...

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  1. If we don't do this, people simply won't be willing-or able-to take advantage of all the other great work we do
    – Bill Gates SOURCE: IT Pro Portal 1 month ago
  2. You don't have to be Bill Gates or the next Martin Luther King ... Just be yourself, but make it count.
    SOURCE: The Jackson Sun 1 month ago
  3. I don’t ever want to talk about it
    – Bill Gates SOURCE: Livemint.com 2 months ago
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  5. I'm not going to take this as a negative experience. It's still a great country
    – Bill Gates SOURCE: San Diego Union-Tribune 2 months ago
  6. More than seven years after Bill Gates declared (2004) ‘the password is dead,’ not only have we failed to get rid of them, but they continue to multiply as an almost universal means of Internet authentication, protecting hundreds of millions of accounts on some large sites.
    SOURCE: Smart Planet Blog 1 month ago
  7. We had good news earlier but we found out a little later that they has some additional paperwork they needed to do.
    – Bill Gates SOURCE: WTHR 2 months ago
  8. I want to follow the example of Bill Gates and Warren Buffett
    SOURCE: The Washington Post 2 months ago
  9. We thought everybody would have a personal computer on every desk and in every home
    – Bill Gates SOURCE: Hacker News 2 months ago
  10. Famous Philanthropists such as Bill Gates, Bono, Warren Buffet, highlight the importance of aid and volunteering and for students it’s a real life experience and one of personal growth, one they will never forget. It is also now going into the festive holiday season that volunteers are really needed to ...
    SOURCE: PRWeb 2 months ago
  11. He told us that everything was fine and he was really happy ... Luke said so many people were friendly to him and that it was easy to make friends there.
    – Bill Gates SOURCE: 10news.com San Diego 2 months ago
  12. Their compassion starts at the top with President and CEO, Bill Gates himself and goes right on down through his family, employees, customers, vendors and friends. We are forever grateful for their gifts of labor, funding, time and hearts of gold.
    SOURCE: PRWeb 2 months ago
  13. Whether or not our products get market share – that was completely up to the market
    – Bill Gates SOURCE: The Portland Maine Press Herald 2 months ago
  14. A few years ago ... Bill Gates looked at the emerging field of robotics and drew an analogy between the potential of today's robotics industry and the computer industry of the mid-1970s
    SOURCE: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2 months ago
  15. I have decided that we should not publish these extensions ... We should wait until we have a way to do a high level of integration that will be harder for likes of Notes, WordPerfect to achieve, and which will give Office a real advantage.
    – Bill Gates SOURCE: The Seattle Times 2 months ago
  16. They are far more likely to be like the 'Millionaire Next Door' than a Bill Gates or Warren Buffet
    SOURCE: The Huffington Post 2 months ago
  17. I don't think anybody really knows what to expect
    – Bill Gates SOURCE: The Delaware County Times 2 months ago
  18. A dinner table lesson from Bill Gates
    SOURCE: Lip-Sticking 2 months ago
  19. You don't want me to look at the document? Too bad ... If you don't let me read the thing, you can leave a misleading impression.
    – Bill Gates SOURCE: Deseret News 2 months ago
  20. Bill Gates wouldn't have become Bill Gates if he were born in South Korea
    SOURCE: The Seattle Times 2 months ago
  21. Your reading skills are excellent. You read that sentence correctly.
    – Bill Gates SOURCE: Deseret News 2 months ago
  22. I now think of compounding in terms of debt and the compounding of that debt load ... Today we deal in trillions. Example — Bill Gates, the richest man in America, has about $6 billion in assets. One trillion equals 1,000 billion. The US national debt is $15 trillion and counting. But it’s currently com...
    SOURCE: International Business Times 2 months ago
  23. It was a ground-breaking piece of work, and it was very well received when we got it done.
    – Bill Gates SOURCE: OStatic 2 months ago
  24. We think we're way ahead and that Bill Gates did a great job.
    SOURCE: The Portland Maine Press Herald 2 months ago
  25. They had gone from selling zero copies to selling well more than zero
    – Bill Gates SOURCE: Salt Lake Tribune 2 months ago